DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, Vanguard, 23J, 16S, 14K multicolor gold original B.W.C.Co. HC with scalloped band, rear with a central diamond set within a yellow flower and 8-pointed rose gold star surrounded by multicolor floral detail, perimeter with beautiful rose gold frame surrounded by vermicelli engraving, front with a rose gold shield surrounded by multicolor floral detail, perimeter with beautiful rose gold frame surrounded by vermicelli engraving, gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial with impressed center, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, jeweled barrel, checkerboard center pattern nickel damascene, s#23051627. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.0 dwt (104.2 g). A very beautiful gold hunting case with vibrant and eye-catching multicolor detail.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, center bridge with fine scratch between case screw and edge near fourth wheel jewel setting, fine scratch to larger winding wheel, some oxide spots to winding wheels, regulator and one case screw; dial with hl at 11:30, hl below seconds-register near 6, faint hl above seconds-register; fine hour and seconds-hand, hour with finish loss and oxide to spade and tip, fair minute hand with mild bend and finish loss throughout; case shows hardly any wear, no exterior dents or dings, cuvette with ding at perimeter, small terminal bit of upper portion of cuvette's thumbcatch is lifting with a sharp exposed corner, superb engraving detail, case rear opens a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees); tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2600
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