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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 21
Waltham, Mass., "Vanguard", No. 12011090, circa 1903.Very fine, 18K gold, keyless Railroad Grade watch in oversized case with unusual dial.
USD 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: USD 3,680
C. three-body, massive "bassine et filets" by "R", polished, hinged bezel, back centered with a shield, reeded band, hinged cuvette. D. hand-painted white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel full plate, damascened, 19 jewels, the top ones in gold raised screwed settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance withgold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, church type 1 micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 57.8
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |