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Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 645
Waltham, No. 7489932, "Railroad Standard", Model 1892, made in September 1900.Fine, 25-year rose gold-filled, Railroad watch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
C. Four-body, by Keystone, J. Boss patent, triple-hinged, back engraved with floral design against engine turning, triple reeded band, polished cuvette. D. White enamel, double-sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer line encircled minute track with 5 minute red markers, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Double Swell Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, full plate, damascened with a combination of checkboard and spiral patterns, 19 jewels, adjusted, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut-bimetallc compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Church type II patented (No. 484,176) micrometric regulator, safety barrel, gilt screws. Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 56mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |