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This is a Helbros Men's Watch, 17 Jewel, according to the tag. As you can see from the photo, I still have the original box it came in. All the stones are there, but somethings going on with the stones on the outside bars. I cleaned it up a little with toothpaste and it looks much better, but I thought perhaps a jeweler might do better a better job.
I'm looking for any information on this watch, I tried to look up the number on the tag to no avail. I'd like an estimation on it's age, and if it's of any monetary value. I still wear it, it belonged to my great grandfather who was a barber. He spent a lot of money in his day for something flashy he wanted people to see. I reckon he'd be pleased to know people are still seeing it all these years later, and that it still keeps proper time.
Mens WristwatchesAlthough wristwatches were first made for women, they've been made in a var…