DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., model 1888 "Riverside Maximus", 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, ornately damascened, non magnetic nickel movement with lever escapement, diamond endstones, gold timing screws, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train and Church micrometric regulator in an 18 karat yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned open face case with Swiss hallmarks, and Roman numeral, single sunk, non Maximus white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #6525559, 117.6g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Crystal with minor scratches; Crown lacking gold shell; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Spot of oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Winding wheels polished, pitting from oxide, ratchet wheel; Balance endstone setting with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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