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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 31

A.W. Co., Waltham, Mass, Model 84, No. 3161486, circa 1887.Fine, 14K gold, keyless chronograph watch.

USD 1,200 - 2,000

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned back, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, "Spade" hands. M. 14 size, gilt brass 3/4-plate, 14 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold quarter screws, blued steel flat balance spring, gold chronograph wheels, lever-set.Signed on the dial and movement.


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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: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original