DESCRIPTION:
Washington Watch Co., Lafayette by Illinois Watch Co., 16S 23 ruby jewels, stem wind, lever set, adjusted, damascene nickel movement with lever escapement, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train and gold timing screws in engine turned Fahy's yellow gold filled hunting case with Roman numeral white enamel double sunk dial, s#2424992
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is in excellent condition, very slightly dirty. The case shows moderate universal wear but has no brass showing through. The dial is in very good condition with a tiny very short hairline above the second's bit. This 16S 23J hunting case model is a scarce three star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's "Complete Price Guide to Watches".
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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