Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 25, 2003

LOT 264

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Philadelphia, ''8 Days'', No. 342513. Produced circa 1920's.Fine, keyless, chrome-nickel deck watch. Accompanied by a silver fitted case.

C. four-body, ''bassine'', polished, hinged cuvette. D. white enamel with painted oversized Arabic numerals, recessed subsidiary seconds. ''Spade'' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 26''', nickel, ¾ plate, damascened, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Dial signed, case numbered and signed ''Swiss''.Diam. 70 mm.