The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 718
Waltham Brotherhood BallBall & Co. Cleveland, O., No. B0542059, "B of RT Standard" by Waltham, circa 1932.Fine, gold-filled, keyless Railroad Brotherhood watch.
USD 4,300 - 5,300
C. Three-piece, "bassine" by "Keystone" using J. Boss patent, polished, screwed bezel and back, back centered by monogram within engine-turned circle. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk sub-seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands.M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened in a circular pattern, 19 jewels, the top ones in screwed raised gold settings, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement with sapphire pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Reed's patented whiplash micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case (Ball Model) and movement, dial and movement also signed "B of RT".Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-17-01 |
Good Worn Slightly spotted HANDS Original |