Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2013

LOT 179

WALTHAM USA, OCTAGONAL POCKET WATCH, WHITE GOLD Waltham, USA. Movement No. 27019193, case No. 692864, case made by Illinois Watch Co. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, octagonal, 14K white gold keyless pocket watch.

USD 700 - 1,200

HKD 5,400 - 9,300 / CHF 650 - 1,100

Sold: USD 813

Two body, Empire, octagonal, bezel and back rim with floral motif engraving, centered by an engraved birds motive, hinged back and movement. Silver with vertical stripes and applied yellow gold Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Yellow gold Cathedral hands. 37 mm. rhodium-plated, hand engraved decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed. Case signed Illinois Watch Case Co. DIAM. 44 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm.