GUEST STUNNED BY SHOCKING VALUATION OF "DERELICT" WATCH
A guest on the popular BBC show Antiques Roadshow was left speechless when his seemingly worthless watch was given an astonishing valuation. The surprising revelation happened during Sunday's episode, which was filmed in Swanage, Dorset and hosted by Fiona Bruce.
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One item in particular caught the attention of the experts - a watch that appeared to be in such poor condition that it was almost destined for the trash. The Omega watch, presented by a guest, was described as "derelict" due to its appearance. Little did anyone know, this watch had an incredible story to tell.
It turned out that the watch had a historic significance: it was the first watch to be worn on the moon by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. This association, along with the fact that it was an Omega watch, gave it significant value despite its current state of disrepair.
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During the show, expert Richard Price inquired about how the watch had ended up in its "extremely derelict" condition. The owner explained that it had unfortunately gone through a lawnmower - a mishap that occurred during a burglary. The watch was dropped in the grass and remained hidden until the owner's wife stumbled upon it while turning the compost heap months later.
The owner, who had bought the watch in 1965, expected it to be deemed worthless due to the damage it had sustained. However, Richard Price shocked everyone with his appraisal.
From Trash to Treasure: The Valuation That Left Everyone Astonished
Despite its battered state, Richard suggested that the watch could be restored and could potentially be worth between £18,000 and £20,000. He even mentioned that the strap alone was worth at least £3,000. The audience gasped in disbelief as the owner expressed his surprise at the appraisal.
He exclaimed, "I came along, expecting you to say, 'it's a load of rubbish'." Little did he know, his 'derelict' watch had turned out to be a valuable piece of history.
It just goes to show that sometimes, what may appear to be worthless can hold incredible value.
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