DESCRIPTION:
APW - South Bend, Polaris, Grade 295 21J, 16S, 14K OF original case with distinctive South Bend signature ring on gold cuvette, correct case style to this watch, initial on rear shield, SW-LS, WE-SSD signed "South Bend Polaris," fully capped lever escapement, 21J, argyle pattern NI damascene, s#518400. Gross weight of assembled watch 57.2 dwt (89.1 g). Rare top grade piece that was South Bend's premier regular production watch, the total production of the South Bend Polaris is believed to be only approximately 500 made and finding intact examples such as this with original dial and case is quite challenging.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking in dial down position but stopping when turned dial up, OH needed. very near mint mvt condition overall, superb surfaces with very few negligible MFS; dial with edge chip at 7 which is partially crudely filled, no hls; hands mint; case shows very light wear, few MFS to back, knife scratches on cuvette from slips when opening, some mild dings to back, dent on band at 6, ET detail reduced around shoulder; bow tight, crown shows light wear and break; plastic crystal with MFS.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4600
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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