DESCRIPTION:
APW - Hamilton, Grade 994, 21J, 16S, 14K gold OF original Hamilton case, gold cuvette with signature ring, fancy white enamel SS dial with blue signature and seconds-register markings, gold foil numerals with gold foil surrounds, gold foil decorations, red glass insets at the 15-minute positions, gilt hands, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, fishscale pattern nickel damascene, s#1155373. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.6 dwt (91.3 g). A very attractive high grade movement, the total production of the lever-set version of the Grade 994 was only 800 made. From the Estate of Henry Betjemann of Bradenton, Florida.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running after a twist to start, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, few very mild micro-fine scratches; dial with hl at 4:30; fine hands, minute is somewhat short and has oxide to its tip, hour and seconds-hand with scattered oxide spots; case shows medium wear, dent to upper rear; tight bow, brass replacement crown shows hardly any wear; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2400
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