DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1874 "Riverside" chronograph, 14 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, box hinge open face case, roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial with blued steel whip and spade hands, serial #2360925, 114.2g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dents and waves, back; Flat spot, band; Punch marks on the interior of case back from dent removal; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches and polishing marks on cuvette; Inside of case back with polishing wheel marks; Localized case knife marks; Front cover loose at hinge, hinge pin broken; Acrylic crystal; Crown replaced; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint hairline, 12:30 to center; Fracture at edge of dial, 2:00. HANDS: Dirty. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Balance cock foot with pin pricks; End of chronograph bridge with scratches; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly; Hammer needs adjustment.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
CIRCA: 1885