DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, 15J, Model 1883, 18S, 14K gold original B.W.C.Co. HC with exquisite vermicelli and star engraving detail, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, frosted and nickel damascene, s#3536774. Gross weight of assembled watch 91.4 dwt (142.3 g). An extraordinary gold hunting case with its ornate engraving detail in essentially as-new condition.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, virtually mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few minimal micro-fine scratches, some light surface dirtiness; dial with hl near 5, light hl above seconds-register, light semi-circular mark of hand rub within upper portion of seconds-register, some minuscule pinpoint flakes to rim of seconds-register hole; nearly mint hour and minute hands, fine seconds-hand with oxide at center; case shows no wear, no dents or dings, exquisite crisp engraving detail, case front and rear open a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees each); tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2200
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$3000
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