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Impossible to tell from that flashed out, badly lit, out of focus shot!!
This is the watch, PLEASE put full name and model into ALL questions. nothing in your title is the 'serial number' so I have edited the question. The serial number is inside the watch case. Fakers will put something on the back to trick you (they did, you thought you had No. 383)
Onto spotting fakes. Usually, if you have to ask if it's fake, it is. If you bought it on Amazon or eBay or from a guy in a bar, it's fake. On high end watches the strap is silky smooth, no rough edges. Each one takes an hour to polish.
The value of your watch depends greatly on the model / style, age, and case composition. It goes without saying, but watches (of any mechanical quality) that have real gold cases right now are worth quite a bit more than watches with gold plated, gold filled, gold-tone, or stainless steel cases. Presentation watches like those given to employees upon retirement were often gold or gold-filled--but there's a world of difference in value between those two types of watches.
In terms of age, it's much easier to date vintage Bulova watches by their "year code" than by their serial number. If you look carefully, usually above or below the serial number, you'll see a little alphanumeric code, like L5, N3, or P6. These can be translated as follows:
Sorry - it is a fake! I have the same watch serial number bought at a fake goods store in Beijing (Yashow), and yet another is posted for sale here: http://www.oztion.com.au/buy/auction...itemid=8398193 Still, the fake I have is a good quality fake, good crystal and good quality and has been working well for a year... still worth the $80 I paid for it including skin tax!!
RECOMENDATION:
Seek professional help for watch value.
In short, demand for antiques pocket watches are up the real question is what is it worth to you?
Keeping it in running condition increases its value to you and the next generation.
GOTO:
http://www.watch-clock-makers.org/
Hope this tip helps.
r/ David
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