DESCRIPTION:
South Bend Watch Co., South Bend, Indiana, an early 20th century grade 223 "The Studebaker" pocket watch, 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, gold wheel train, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, plain polished open face case, arabic numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #749164,87.6g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Faint, extra case screw mark at train bridge; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with shallow dents; Fine scratches on cuvette; Buffing wheel marks on cuvette; Crown with wear; Bow and hinges tight; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Filled edge chip, 4:00. HANDS: Specks of oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Gouging at bridge and balance cock screws; Winding wheels with fine scratches and specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide; Some screw heads with oxide; Lacking one case screw. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
CIRCA: 1910
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