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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 114

Elgin National Watch Co., Ill., U.S.A., Model 8, "Father Time", No, 15394769, circa 1910.Fine, silver keyless Railroad Grade deck watch with 40-hour windingindicator and freesprung balance.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,750

C. three-body, massive, "bassine" by Dueber, polished, hinged bezel, hinged cuvette, inside "Sunburst" decoration. D. white enamel, bold Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk 40 hour up/down indicator below 12 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Pointer Spade" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, damascened, 21 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, adjusted to 5 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance witgold screws, blued steel freesprung Breguet balance spring, gold center wheel, safety barrel.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 63.3 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

"Father Time" watches with oversized dials and cases are very rare.