DESCRIPTION:
APW - Newark Watch Co, Robert Fellows, 11-15J, 18S, 4oz coin silver original HC, "Newark Watch Works" marked white enamel SS dial, KWKS, gilt mvt, s#10323. Gross weight of assembled watch 116.0 dwt (180.2 g). An excellent example from this uncommon early maker.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running though with excess escapement noise and some sluggishness when in dial down position, overhaul recommended, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent gilt tone, some micro-fine scratches and mild haze spots, some circular rub at case screw location where it appears a larger sized screw was once used; virtually flawless dial with infinitesimal pinpoint nick at upper perimeter of seconds-register; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, an attractive moderate patina, small scratch at lower left perimeter of rear, typical fine and micro-fine scratches elsewhere to exterior, cuvette with profuse fine to micro-fine scratches surrounding winding aperture, ding to lower rear perimeter, good engraving detail, case rear opens short of 90 degrees (to approximately 75 degrees); bow pivots freely and with play within pendant sockets, push shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$800
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