DESCRIPTION:
APW - Otay Watch Co, 18S, 14K HC recase with gold cuvette and weighted band, SW-LS, WED, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#30094. Gross weight of assembled watch 96.8 dwt (150.5 g). This scarce and short-lived southern California maker was in production from May to November of 1890, with a total production of only about 1200 watches made.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent plus mvt condition overall, strong gilt tone, some FS; dial perfect in visible portion; fine hands; case shows very little wear, scratches around abused screwhead in reverse of pendant, typical MFS elsewhere, some dings or small dents to lids, front lid needing assistance to open as it hangs up on latch; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; excellent crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2200
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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