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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 145

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA, No. 730538, finished on January 26, 1909, sold on February 17, 1909.Fine, 14K gold, Railroad Grade keyless watch.

USD 500 - 700

Sold: USD 552

C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "Roy", engine-turned back with small shield, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulaor.Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 51.1 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-13-01

Good

Slightly damaged

HANDS Original