The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 482

Non-MagneticAmerican Waltham Watch Co., No. 7011186, Model 1892, "Van-guard" Grade, made in 1896.Fine, gold-filled, keyless watch with an unusual dial.

USD 1,800 - 2,200

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", triple-hinged, engine-turned back, reeded band, hinged cuvette. D. Double-sunk bicolor white and blue enamel, Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened in an unusual pattern, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance with gold screws, adjusted, Paillard palladium Breguet balance-spring, Church type II patented (No. 484,176) micrometric regulator, safety barrel. Signed on the dial and movement. Movement alsoigned "Non-Magnetic".Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01

Notes

The patent for Paillard's non-magnetic balance was held by Non-nagnetic Watch Co. of America. Several American companies including Waltham and Elgin expressed an interest in Paillard springs but none were granted permission, making American non-magnetic watches with Paillard's spring very rare