Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...
Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004
LOT 295
American Waltham Watch Co. Waltham, Mass., No. 23094592, "Riverside" Grade. Produced in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, thin, keyless, platinum and diamond, "Art Deco" dress watch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,400
C. Three-body, "bassine", solid, brushed, bezel and bow set with round faceted diamonds, case back with monogram, inside with dedication. D. Off-white with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 6 size, set into a skeletonized movement holder ring, nickel, damascening, 17 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold center wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |