DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co.,Waltham, Mass., "Am. Watch Co." model 1872, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, gold timing screws and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case and Roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #2634852, 130.6g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few small, shallow dents; A few minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Two hinge plugs absent; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines and spider hairlines. HANDS: Minor oxide, tip of minute. WATCH CHECKLIST: Movement Plates; Minor scratches and pin pricks on plate; Bright work with minor oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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