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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 61
American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model 88, Grade "Special", No. 7000485, circa 1895.Fine, 14K gold, keyless, hunting-cased watch.
USD 2,000 - 2,500
C. four-body, "bassine et filets" by "R & F", engine-turned covers, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws and blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric reglator, gold train.Signed on dial (AWCo in Gothic) and movement. Diam. 54.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-01 |
Good Worn HANDS Original |