# What's an Everswiss watch? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [June 28, 2007, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710 "2007-06-28T00:16:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710/1 "2007-06-28T00:16:43Z")
I recently got a box of pocket watches at a garage sale, one of which I’ve never heard of before. Good looking thing, full-hunter style with hunting scenes on the front and back (I’ll get a picture up eventually if there are any responses). On the face is some floral stuff and the words - Ever Swiss Shock resistant 17 Jewels Swiss Made Now, based on the number of Arabic language sites that come up when I Google this, I suspect it’s not in fact “Swiss Made” and wonder if this is a fake or just cheap. I didn’t get ripped off, regardless of what it turns out to be, got a Colibri and Rapport with it, both of which are probably Chinese movements but I didn’t spend much for the three. What is the question, you rightfully ask? Is “EverSwiss” a real company, is it in fact a Swiss made movement, is it worth the $30 I spent on it?\* - I realize the last answer is, of course “it’s worth what someone will pay for it” ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710/2 "2007-06-28T02:16:02Z")
[QUOTE=Bobotheoptimist] I didn’t get ripped off, regardless of what it turns out to be, got a Colibri and Rapport with it, both of which are probably Chinese movements but I didn’t spend much for the three. [/SIZE] [/QUOTE] They sell mods at garage sales now? ---
**Author:** ![sweepkick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@sweepkick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweepkick)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710/3 "2007-06-28T03:51:09Z")
[QUOTE=Bobotheoptimist] I recently got a box of pocket watches at a garage sale, one of which I’ve never heard of before. Good looking thing, full-hunter style with hunting scenes on the front and back (I’ll get a picture up eventually if there are any responses). On the face is some floral stuff and the words - Ever Swiss Shock resistant 17 Jewels Swiss Made Now, based on the number of Arabic language sites that come up when I Google this, I suspect it’s not in fact “Swiss Made” and wonder if this is a fake or just cheap. I didn’t get ripped off, regardless of what it turns out to be, got a Colibri and Rapport with it, both of which are probably Chinese movements but I didn’t spend much for the three. What is the question, you rightfully ask? Is “EverSwiss” a real company, is it in fact a Swiss made movement, is it worth the $30 I spent on it?\* - I realize the last answer is, of course “it’s worth what someone will pay for it” [/QUOTE] Anything like this?: [http://cgi.ebay.com/Ever-Swiss-Hunting-Case-17-Jewel-Pocket-Watch-Works\_W0QQitemZ170123840803QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/Ever-Swiss-Hunting-Case-17-Jewel-Pocket-Watch-Works_W0QQitemZ170123840803QQcmdZViewItem) Neat watch. Considering what that one went for (~40.00) I think you did well. ---
**Author:** ![sunstone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunstone/32/3372_2.png) [@sunstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sunstone)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710/4 "2007-06-28T04:08:53Z")
Your Everswiss is made by EVACO, and supposedly has a swiss movement. Question…is the face is labeled Swiss Made? At any rate, you might want to look at this web site: http:www.evaco.ch/products.htm Enjoy your watch! ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2007, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710/5 "2007-06-28T04:35:37Z")
Ah, thanks! Face does say “Swiss Made”, and it’s nearly identical to the one **sweepkick** linked. Different scenes, a dog chasing a stag on the front is what caught my eye, but the face is nearly the same. Looks like it’s about as valuable as I thought (not very), but I did have that little bit of hope that I’d found something special. Oh well, at least it’s a good looking case. ---
**Author:** ![Bobotheoptimist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@Bobotheoptimist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bobotheoptimist)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2007, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-everswiss-watch/409710/6 "2007-06-29T03:16:58Z")
Whoa! Calm down everyone, [here](http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb159/wyzardd/Projects/Collections/) are the pictures you’re all asking for. [1](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb159/wyzardd/Projects/Collections/everswiss5.jpg)[2](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb159/wyzardd/Projects/Collections/everswiss4.jpg)[3](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb159/wyzardd/Projects/Collections/everswiss3.jpg)[4](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb159/wyzardd/Projects/Collections/everswiss2.jpg) [5](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb159/wyzardd/Projects/Collections/everswiss1.jpg) Hello? Anyone?