DESCRIPTION:
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn. for Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., "922", 12 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 5 positions , circular damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case with monogram "GBS" on rear cover, and gold cuvette with presentation "George B. Shmucker Dec. 25, 1926", Arabic numeral metal dial, plum colored steel spade and poker hands, serial #3006350, 60.6g TW, c1926.
CONDITION:
CASE: Back with two small dimples; A few dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Band with case knife marks; Crystal missing; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Scratches ; Dirty. HANDS: Replaced minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels with minor oxidation; Bright work has minor oxidation; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Crown slips when winding watch.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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