DESCRIPTION:
American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a man's gold model 1872 pocket watch, 16 size, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and Woerd micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, rose gold, hinged back and bezel, engraved, open face case with engine turned band and engraved cipher on rear cover, arabic numeral single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, serial #1915834, 122.5g TW, c1885.
CONDITION:
CASE: Shallow dents, back; bezel with marks from dent removal; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; One hinge plug absent; Incorrect crystal; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00; Chips near setting lever; Dirty and with oil residue. HANDS: Oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Balance cock foot with marks and scratches; Balance cock with marring near endstone; Minor spotting; Winding wheels with spots of oxidation; Fourth wheel upper jewel and setting replaced. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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