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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 112

Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A., Model 6, No.22769358, circa 1920.Fine, 14K multicolored gold, hunting-cased, keyless watch.

USD 2,000 - 2,600

C. four-body, "bassine", by "Elgin Giant Watch Case Co.", front cover decorated with applied multicolored oak and maple leaves, centered by a shield with initials, back cover with applied rose gold stag in the woods, green gold applied maple leaves, mountains in the background. D. white enamel, double sunk, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Parallel Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 17 jewels in settings, straight line lever esapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 50.6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

For an almost identical "pair" case watch, see Lot 25.