DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a rare early 20th century A.W.W. grade model 1892 pocket watch displaying sidereal time, 21 jewel, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, radiating arc damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Church micrometric regulator in a gold filled, screw back and bezel display case, arabic numeral 24 hour enamel dial marked "Sidereal" above the seconds bit, and blued steel spade hands, serial #10099659, with associated Waltham silk and velvet lined mahogany box.
CONDITION:
CASE: Scattered dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Acrylic crystals with scratches; Bow replaced, incorrect color. DIAL: Cluster of short hairlines at edge, 22:00; Numerous very fine scratches. HANDS: Minute and seconds replaced; Hour with oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine and fine scratches on plate; Minor gouging at one case screw and one barrel bridge screw; Winding wheels with specks of oxide; A few screw heads with minor marring and specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box with dings, minor scratches, and wear; Interior very good.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
CIRCA: 1900
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