DESCRIPTION:
Washington Watch Co., Lafayette by Illinois Watch Co., 18S 24 ruby jewels, stem wind, lever set, adjusted, damascene nickel full plate movement with lever escapement, gold jewel settings, double roller and gold timing screws in engine turned B&B Royal yellow gold filled open face case with Roman numeral white enamel double sunk dial, s#3040499
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is in good condition with some light discoloration / oxidation throughout the top plate. The case is in very good condition, still sharply engine turned with one short scratch on rear cover near perimeter of engine turning. The dial is excellent with no hairlines. This 18S 24J open face model is a an uncommon one star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's "Complete Price Guide to Watches".
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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