The Art of American Horology & Colle...

New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 11

American Waltham Watch Co., Model 1908, Grade 610, No. 22952921, circa 1918.Fine, white gold-filled, keyless, 24-hour patented dial Mexican Military Contract watch.

USD 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,380

C. three-piece, engine-turned and engraved back cover, florally chased bezels. D. white enamel, 24 hour Arabic numerals, inner minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement. Dial also signed "Marca Blanco", "Pat. 4779. Mex. 10 enero 922".Diam. 50.2 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-12-01

Good

Worn

HANDS Original