The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 669

Pour Autre VieElgin National Watch Co., U.S.A., No. 28289125, Grade 313, circa 1925.Fine, rose gold-filled, keyless watch with a special "Modern Woodmen Association" dial.

USD 1,800 - 2,300

C. Three-piece, "bassine et filets" by "Dueber", screw back and bezel, engine-turned. D. Double-sunk white enamel with stylized radial gold Roman numerals, outer minute ring, center with multi-colored logo signed "M W A" and "Pur autre vie", subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, 15 jewels, the top ones in screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

This watch features a very rare dial.Modern Woodmen was founded in 1883 in Lyons, Iowa by Joseph Cullen Root. Today, it is one of the largest fraternal insurance organizations.