DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, 17J, 12S, exceedingly rare 14K white and multicolor gold false box hinge original Roy HC with rose gold stag's head to rear surrounded by multicolor floral detail, rose gold initialed shield to front surrounded by multicolor floral detail, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, nickel damascene, s#24746439. Gross weight of assembled watch 45.6 dwt (71.0 g). American multicolor gold hunting cases with white gold as their primary color are exceedingly rare, and this spectacular example unquestionably ranks among the most exceptional cases that we have had the pleasure of handling. With its dramatic color contrast this watch would be a superb addition to a fine multicolor gold collection and is a piece that will always stand out among the more ordinary others.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, setting mechanism slipping when turned in the clockwise direction, overhaul recommended for normalized setting function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, fine scratch to perimeter of larger winding wheel, few micro-fine scratches elsewhere; dial with light hl at 8; excellent hour and seconds-hand, fine minute hand with oxide to tip and circular portion; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear and is seated somewhat high on pendant and is canted a bit out of level; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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