DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a late 19th century model 1888 pocket watch, 16 size, 17 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, two tone damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and Church micrometric regulator, in a 14 karat, yellow gold, engine turned and engraved hunting case with engraved presentation on gold cuvette, arabic numeral, single sunk O'Hara style multicolor enamel dial with blued steel hands, serial #6555648, 122.1g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Cuvette with localized, minor abrasion; Engine turning worn smooth; Engraving on band nearly worn smooth; Both covers extend beyond 90 degrees when opened; Lacking hinge plugs; Acrylic crystal; Bezel replaced; Bow and crown with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Minute replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Significant scratches at serial number and case screw; Lacking gilded portions of finish; All steel with oxide; Balance endstone and one screw replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
CIRCA: 1895
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