DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1888 "Riverside Maximus" pocket watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, diamond endstones, gold jewel settings, and Church micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned and engraved open face case, roman numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #6506768, 94.3g TW
CONDITION:
CASE: Small, shallow dents; Band with flat spots; Cuvette with small, shallow dents; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on cuvette; A few fine case knife scratches on cuvette; Engine turning worn smooth; Lacking two hinge plugs; Acrylic crystal; Bow loose; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very fine scratches; Fine scratch near center. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Numerous fine scratches on plate; Pin pricks; Gouging and marring at set lever screw; Some steel components with significant pitting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
CIRCA: 1900
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