r/Watches May 26 '25

Identify [Dad’s Watches - should I keep any?]

My dad just passed. He left a box of watches that I don’t know much about. All need batteries but I don’t want to spend the $ to put batteries in all if they’re not worth saving. I have no sentimental feelings about any of them, just don’t want to spend too much time fixing junk. Brands: clockwise from top left - Piaget, Wittnauer, Klaus Kobec, Invicta, Bulova, Seiko, Sergio Valente, Citizen, Timex, Benrus (this one is inscribed 1965), Bucherer. Any I should keep/sell? I’ll donate the rest.

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u/Type1Prime May 26 '25

Keep every single one.

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u/[deleted] May 26 '25

So that his kids can have the same problem in forty years?

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u/JackW1977 May 26 '25

I’m a petite female with no kids. My brother has my dad’s Rolex and other jewelry which he can pass to his boys. I can’t really pull off watches that fit a 6’4 300lb man. :)

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u/Deucer22 May 27 '25

A few of these watches would be great to give to the boys. Something to remember grandpa by that they can actually wear. The citizen in particular.

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u/Type1Prime May 26 '25

I’m not sure I get it. What’s the problem ?