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Geneva, Oct 01, 2020
LOT 3
American Waltham Watch Co.
8-day going marine chronometer, power-reserve; aluminium
CHF 1,200 - 1,400
EUR 1,150 - 1,350 / USD 1,350 - 1,600 / HKD 10,200 - 12,200TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 1,000
Aluminium, eight-day going, marine chronometer, subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock and one horological complication:
· 8-day power-reserve indication (sector at 3:30).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 4-6-8 |
Fair Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 4** |
Fair Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |
Brand American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Massachusetts (U.S.A.)
Model made for the U.S. Navy, No. 1 023
Year circa 1915
Movement No. 20 093 466
Case No. unnumbered
Caliber size 37s (model 1910), 25’’’, ¾ plate, two barrels, lever escapement, adjusted
Dimensions Ø 76 mm. (bezel)
Height 95 mm.
Width 130 mm.
Thickness 130 mm.
Notes
The movement used in this watch was produced at 774 000 examples, between 1910 and 1924.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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