Bares for Rares: the seller just wants to be there – and scored € 3800 with the officer's watch

Königswinter –

What do you do with a watch that has belonged to the family for over 100 years, that looks great, but has always been used as decoration – and which you do not have? do not need?

Rare ", of course! At least Michael Schmidt (80 years old) of Ehlen thought.

He could have kept it too, but:" I saw the show more than ". once and I thought something had to come to mind that you were getting there, "he tells Horst Lichter as they greet each other

Ehlen makes himself popular with Horst Lichter

Benefit for Ehlen: He can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Drachenburg Castle near Königswinter, on which sellers are allowed to present their jewelry this time.

It quickly turns out that Ehlen did not fall on his lips, and so he offers you lights immediately. "I am there. Former "Arrive at the moderator immediately good

" Bares for Rare "expert Maier excited about the officer's watch

Well, comes to the & # 39; expert, the antique Albert Maier, especially Ehlens souvenirs. Because the watch is bronze, alarm clock signed officer of Switzerland. "A great technical antiquity", Meier enthusiasm

The watch even contains a spiral oscillating system. "A real rarity," sums up the expert.

3,000 euros would like to have the seller Ehlen for the right piece. "3000? Jojoj … my god, "laughs Horst Lichter But does not know what the antique dealer Maier says

The expert estimates the good coin at 4,000 to 5,000 euros. lights.

Merchants offer antiques

Inspired by the estimate, Ehlen can now relax in the round of dealers.