DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, "23 Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Jewels," grade 310, 16S, GF HC recase, SW-SS, WE-DSD with distinctive tall Arabic numerals, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, diamond endstone, 23J, GJS, adjusted 6 positions, wide transverse band pattern NI damascene, s#2373383. Extremely rare top grade Illinois watch, this model 6 version of the Grade 310 was only made in a single run of 20 watches spanning serials 2373381 to 2373400 and these 20 watches are the only "Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire" marked movements that Illinois made in a hunting case model.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plate surfaces with some typical mild MFS, few small mild FS in area above serial, tiny oxide speck at perimeter of larger winding wheel; dial very near perfect in visible portion with only faint outer chapter hl at 6:30; excellent hands; case shows little wear, typical MFS, no dents or dings, good engraving and ET detail with only slight reduction at shoulders; replacement bow pivots freely; crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$6600
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