The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 400

Neptune AssociationElgin National Watch Co., U.S.A., No. 35647411, Grade 387, circa 1935.Fine, almost mint-condition, gold-filled, keyless watch with an unusual dial.

C. Three-body, "bassine" screw back and bezel, by "Philadelphia Watch Case Co.", screwed bezel and back, back engraved with a village scene, engine-turned bezel, polished band. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, center with a painted portrait of Neptune within a ring signed "Neptune Assn." and a sextant, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands.M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 17 jewels, the top ones in screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Moseley & Hunter patented (No. 157021) micro-meter regulator. Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 50 mm.