DESCRIPTION:
APW - Hamilton, Grade 950 23J in 14K case with original box and certificate, 16S, heavy 14K OF original case with flush hinges, gold cuvette bearing Hamilton signature ring, SW-SS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, striped NI damascene, s#1154523 on mvt, s#6826145 on case, both serials correctly matched to original box certificate. Gross weight of assembled watch 63.7 dwt (98.9 g). Superb complete example of this top grade Hamilton in the less common pendant-set version; the original certificate is marked with a $145 retail price, quite a hefty sum in 1921 when this run of Grade 950P was produced.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, few minimal MFS, very mild oxide specks on regulator spring; dial is very close to perfect with only a negligible tiny nick at lower right rim of seconds-register; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal; box with exterior finish loss and wear.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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