DESCRIPTION:
A heavy gold nugget watch chain, the links made of small gold nuggets, and with large gold nugget fob, 16in, with rare acorn form anti theft device, 149.6g TW
CONDITION:
very good overall, from the private collection of Theodore R. Crom, renowned horological author and collector. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skinner-science-technology-and-clocks-auction-grosses-19m-182995521.html
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
CIRCA: 20th c
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Usher & Cole, London, a large gold minute repeating perpetual calendar pocket watch, 21 jewels, stem wind and pin set gilt plate keyless fusee movement with lever escapement, freesprung cut bimetallic balance with large gold screws and diamond endstone, and raised barrel with decorative engraving, 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with engraved monogram on rear cover, roman numeral, pentuple sunk white enamel dial signed "Willis", with date at 3:00, seconds and moon phase at 6, day of the week at 9, and four year month display with concentric wind indicator at 12:00, gold spade and poker hands, serial #24992, 58mm, 211.7g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dent, back; Dings: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with small dent and very fine scratches; Crystal with a few tiny edge flakes; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Tiny chip on moon mask at 0 on moon's age scale, otherwise very good. HANDS: Hour with bends; Seconds with loss to blue at tip: Wind indicator and date hands with minor scratches and loss to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scuffs; Very fine scratches on plate; A few minor dings to edge of top plate; Small dent in top plate near center arbor; Scratches in sunk center of raised barrel, mostly hidden by mainspring set up ratchet; Set up ratchet with scratch; Set up ratchet and click with fine abrasion; Bright work with very fine scratches. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Winding a bit stiff.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
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C.H. Meylan, Brassus, for Spaulding & Co., Chicago, a minute repeating split seconds chronograph with perpetual calendar pocket watch, 40 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism cotes de Geneve decorated rhodium plated movement with counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, and whiplash micrometric regulator, in an 18 karat yellow gold open face case, the back with engraved "JM" monogram, and the cuvette engraved "Joseph Mattes Oct. 1st, 1912", arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, quadruple sunk white enamel dial with moon phase aperture at 6:00, plum colored steel spade and poker hands, serial #5634, 51mm, 129g TW, with the original velvet and silk lined mahogany box
CONDITION:
CASE: Bezel with a few small dings and shallow dent on bezel, 6 - 7:00; Tiny dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Band with localized case knife marks; Cuvette with polishing marks; Hinges tight; All covers with tight snaps, particularly the cuvette; Bow tight; Crown with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Seconds bit with two faint hairlines; Month display with three faint hairlines. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Some localized darkening of plating; Hour hammer with tiny speck of oxide; Dirty; Otherwise very good. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: All function properly, would benefit from service. Box exterior with small dents and scratches; marring of finish; Interior good. A very nice example of this esteemed maker's work. The movement is exceptionally well finished, and in very good condition.
ESTIMATE:
$14000
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$18000
CIRCA: 1910
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Nicole, Nielsen & Co. for S. Smith & Son, Clerkenwell, a late 19th century gold one minute tourbillon pocket watch, 19 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt half plate keyless reverse fusee movement with lever escapement, freesprung cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, three arm equidistant tourbillon carriage, and raised barrel, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with swivel pendant and monogram on back, London hallmark, date letter for 1899 - 1900, and "SS" sponsors mark, roman numeral silver dial with wind indicator, the seconds bit engraved "Kew Certificate 88.7", blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #238-99, 56mm, 181.4g TW, dial and movement signed.
CONDITION:
CASE: Band with flat spot, 3:00; Minor dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Crystal with a few minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Fine scratches; Minor localized pitting; Darkening and losses to silver at edge; Minor losses to engraving infill; Scratches and loss to silver at center of wind indicator. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Tourbillon bridge with fine scratches; Tourbillon cage with localized fine scratches; Case screw heads with minor marring; Some other screws with minor losses to blue; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance out of flat; Balance arm and roller with blue from heating; Good amplitude dial up, variable dial down, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
CIRCA: 1900
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Haas, Switzerland, an early 20th century slim minute repeating dress watch, 29 jewels, stem wind and set, 5 adjustments, cotes de Geneve decorated nickel bar movement, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel, invisible hinge open face case, champleve arabic numeral matte gold dial with plum colored steel spade and whip hands, serial #20344, 47mm, 62.7g TW, case and movement signed
CONDITION:
CASE: Back with small, shallow dent; Bezel with small, shallow dents at 3:00; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Bezel with a few fine, short scratches at 3:00; Scattered, very fine scratches on cuvette; Bow tight; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very fine scratches; Some spotting and minor discoloration at edge. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine marks and scratches on plate; Cluster of fine marks and scratches around balance cock screw; Some bright work with very fine scratches; A few screw heads with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly; Striking slows considerably at end of sequence, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
CIRCA: 1915
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Charles Huegenin & Son, Locle, Switzerland, a gold minute repeating chronograph pocket watch, stem wind and lever set nickel plate movement with lever escapement, in a heavy 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned hunting case with reeded edge bezel, gold cuvette engraved with maker's signature and serial number, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #3973 (case), 53mm, 148g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with significant wear; Pendant slightly warped with steel exposed on the upper portion of the inner rim; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: One hairline in enamel from second's bit to 3:00 and a small scratch betwen center arbor and 3:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine marks and scratches on plate; Specks of dirt and debris. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Repeater and chronorgraph function correctly.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
CIRCA: 1890
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Switzerland, an early 20th century gold minute repeating pocket chronograph, 32 jewel, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in an 18 karat, rose gold hunting case with Jurgensen lips, engraved monograms on front and back covers, and engine turned cuvette, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with fifth seconds chapter at the periphery, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, 54mm, 142.1g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: One minor dent in front and back covers; Band with one small, deep dent and a smaller, shallow dent; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches and more significant case knife scratches on cuvette; Bow with wear and pushed slightly to one side; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few hairlines originating at the seconds bit and radiating out to 1 - 3:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Marks, scratches, and pin pricks; Some chronograph components` with light abrasion; Very fine scratches on winding wheels; A few minor spots of oxide on winding wheels; Some levers and springs with scattered specks of oxide; Hammer with fine scratches and specks of oxide; Very dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running; Setting lever screw broken, and so currently inoperable. COMPLICATION: Chronograph functions properly; Repeating functions properly with the exception of the strike at the hour; The watch strikes the correct hours, but also strikes one minute when no minutes have passed; Hours, quarters, and minutes otherwise functioning correctly.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
CIRCA: 1900
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Henry O. Stauffer, Les Ponts de Martel, a good Centennial pocket watch for the American market, 18 jewels, stem wind and lever set nickel plate movement, the bridges shaped and arranged to read "1776", with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance in a 14 karat, rose gold plain polished hunting case, roman numeral single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands, serial #2789, 54mm, 134.9g TW, dial and movement signed
CONDITION:
CASE: Covers with a few small, shallow dents; Band with two small, shallow dents; Band with very shallow, perpendicular impressions, nearly invisible without magnification; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Short scratch on inside of back cover; Front cover with small gap at band when closed; Front cover extends just beyond 90 degrees when opened, requires a bit of extra force when closing; Acrylic crystal; Bow and crown with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A bit dirty and with a few fine scratches, otherwise very good; HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches and scattered pin pricks on plate; Minor scattered spotting; Escape wheel endstone setting with minor marring; Screw heads with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
CIRCA: 1885
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American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a very rare model 1872 crystal plate pocket watch, 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set movement with transparent rock crystal top plate and balance cock, the bottom plate gilded and with ornate damascening, with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold wheel train, damascened, polished steel winding wheels with engraved gold washers and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel display case, and arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial signed "A.W.W. Co" in Old English font above "Waltham, Mass.", with blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #10, with Waltham purple silk and velvet lined mahogany box
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Crystals with minor marks and fine scratches; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Excellent. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Winding wheels with minor specks and one small spot of oxide; Setting lever with minor oxide; Balance cock screw replaced; Repaired break to balance cock at jewel/ stud; Some loss of material on the underside resulting from the break. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box with minor marks and scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$35000
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$45000
CIRCA: 1890
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American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a late 19th century five minute repeating pocket chronograph, 18 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, engraved hunting case, the cuvette engraved "John Pagan Jr. Yonkers, N.Y.", roman numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #3127646, 140.4g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Two small, shallow dents, front; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Bow and crown with minor wear; Covers with later engraving rendered by an inexpert hand; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few minor scratches, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Scratches and pin pricks on balance cock foot; Some screw heads with minor marring; Balance cock screw polished and with flat at center of head; Balance endstone setting with minor marring; Upper chronograph runner jewel cracked. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Repeating functioning correctly; Chronograph with occasional slight hesitation when started, otherwise functioning properly.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
CIRCA: 1885
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American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham Mass., an early 20th century "Premier Maximus" pocket watch in an English gold case, 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, diamond endstones, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Ohlson micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face Dennison case with Birmingham hallmark and date letter for the year 1924, and arabic numeral, quadruple sunk white enamel dial with blued steel whip and spade hands, serial #17000124, 103.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: A few very shallow dents, back; Tiny dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Short scratch at center and a few fine scratches on seconds bit, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few very fine scratches at center of ratchet wheel and crown wheel core; Ratchet wheel with small area of abrasion; Regulator with speck of oxide; One case screw replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
CIRCA: 1910
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., for Joslin & Park, Salt Lake City, Utah, a heavy, gold series IV pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold screws in a heavy, 16 karat, yellow gold, engraved, scalloped edge hunting case, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with photographic portrait of a young woman and blued steel umbrella hands, serial #38695, 194.7g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches and marks on cuvette; Engraving with minor wear; Acrylic crystal; Bow and crown with minor wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: hairline, center to seconds bit; Yellowed residue on portion of surface from photo transfer. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Bright work with very fine scratches and a few specks of oxide; Oily, dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
CIRCA: 1870
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American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., 18 size, 17 jewel, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 3 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Church micrometric regulator, the barrel bridge marked "Special Rail Road King", in a 14 karat, rose gold, engraved hunting case with observation cuvette and applied four color gold ornament, the front with monogrammed shield a bell, rails and wheels, signaling devices, a bell, and a garland of flowers, surrounded by a foliate border, the back with gold locomotive having diamond set lantern, and also with foliate border, roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial marked "For R.R. Service" above the seconds bit, blued steel spade hands, serial #4546026, 164.1g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Rear cover with localized case knife marks; Interior of back with a few scratches; Very fine scratches and culet hollow on cuvette; Tight bow and hinges; Precious metal content marked; Diamond tested; DIAL: Short hairline at edge, below 6:00, and a few very faint hairlines at 11 - 12:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine and very fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting at edge of plate near case screw; One case screw and one bridge screw replaced; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
CIRCA: 1890
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Columbus Watch Co., Columbus, Ohio, a good "Columbus Railway King" pocket watch, 18 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, two tone damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings and micrometric regulator in a heavy, 18 karat rose gold, engraved hunting case with engraved cipher on front cover, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial with locomotive and marked "Columbus Railway King", gilt Louis XIV hands, serial #230233, 170.7g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; A few shallow dents, back; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Two short scratches on front cover, below pendant; A few short scratches on back cover; Very fine scratches on cuvette; Fine scratches on inner surface of case back; Front cover with gap at band when closed; Crystal loose; Bow and hinges tight; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines at 4, 5, and 10:00; Minor scratches. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on barrel bridge; Losses to gold plating on bridge screws; Losses to blacking in engraving; Regulator spring missing; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
CIRCA: 1895
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., a mid 19th century series II pocket watch, N size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold screws in an 18 karat, yellow gold, intricately engraved hunting case, arabic numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #2010, 137.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Shows one extra case screw mark; Fine scratches on cuvette; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairlines; Minor scratches; Filled losses below seconds bit. HANDS: Incorrect replacements. MOVEMENT PLATES: Losses to gilding; Fine scratches on plate; Bright work with minor oxide; A few tiny spots; Balance endstone and setting an incorrect replacement; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, escapement out of action; Balance spring not centered; Needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
CIRCA: 1860
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Boston Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a "Dennison, Howard & Davis" pocket watch, 18 size, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and steel balance with diamond endstone in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved hunting case, the cuvette marked "To Jno. Dove from his Father Decr. 25th 1860", roman numeral white enamel dial with blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #1051, 116.1g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Tiny dent, front; Minor dent, back; Inside of back with mark and minor dent from winding arbor; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine and a few fine scratches on cuvette; Engraving with minor wear; Bow with minor wear; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Faint hairlines. 3:30, 4:30, 11:30. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few spots of corrosion; Loss to gilding on barrel bridge; Scratches and scuffs concentric with winding arbor; Spotting; Balance stud a poorly made replacement. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Runs for brief periods; needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
CIRCA: 1855
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American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1884 pocket chronograph with minute register, 14 size, 17 jewel, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engraved, box hinge hunting case with applied four color gold ornament, the front with three color cipher, and the back with horse head within a horseshoe and set with 11 diamonds, roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial with 15 minute register at 3:00 and constant seconds at 9:00, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #3161011, 137g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette and interior of case back; Cuvette with small dings and marring from contact with culets; Engraving with minor wear; Pendant with two small filled holes; Screw retaining the stem too large and too long; Rear cover with very minor gap at band when closed; Center section of front cover hinge a bit short; Precious metal content marked; Diamonds tested. DIAL: Very fine scratches; Faint hairlines at 10 - 11:00; Edge chips and hairlines at 2:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few dings and pin pricks; Case screw with broken head; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly; Chronograph pusher difficult to depress, would benefit from service.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
CIRCA: 1885
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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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