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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 272

Waltham, Ref. 1826, 1920's. Unusual and rare, black painted metal military wristwatch with a water-resistant screwed case system and a bayonet secured winding-crown.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

C. black, screwed case back and screwed bezel, lead soldered joint glass, wire lugs, the watertightness of the winding-crown is secured by a bayonet lever at its base. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade " skeleton hands. M. 12"', No. 21273576, rhodium plated, engraved, 1 jewel, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized
Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor
Dial: 4-13-01

Fair

Slightly damaged

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch was used by the U.S. Army. The watertightness system of this watch case was invented and Patented by Depollier in 1916. Inside the hack is engraved: "Pat. Feb. 22,16-Sept. 11,17-June 11, 18-Jan. 26,19-June 10, 19".