Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 179
WALTHAM USA, OCTAGONAL POCKET WATCH, WHITE GOLD Waltham, USA. Movement No. 27019193, case No. 692864, case made by Illinois Watch Co. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, octagonal, 14K white gold keyless pocket watch.
USD 700 - 1,200
HKD 5,400 - 9,300 / CHF 650 - 1,100
Sold: USD 813
Two body, Empire, octagonal, bezel and back rim with floral motif engraving, centered by an engraved birds motive, hinged back and movement. Silver with vertical stripes and applied yellow gold Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Yellow gold Cathedral hands. 37 mm. rhodium-plated, hand engraved decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |