DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., model 1892 "Vanguard" with wind indicator, 18 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, ornately damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and Ohlson micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, screw back and bezel open face case and Arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #16141102, c1910.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Gold filled with minor brassing; Crystal with minor scratches and chip. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Line of abrasion between crown wheel and balance; Scratches on ratchet wheel; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; Balance endstone setting with minor marring; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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