DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, Vanguard 23J with winding indicator in rare case, 16S, 14K rose gold OF clamshell-style swingout recase with DuBois Watch Case Co flower style marking and Hayden W Wheeler retailer's mark, the mvt ring also in solid gold unlike nearly all others which are in nickel, SW-LS, WE-TSD, fully capped lever escapement with Lossier inner terminal HS, jeweled barrel, 23J, DES, GJS, GCW, large checkerboard center pattern NI damascene, s#19104957. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.5 dwt (105.0 g). This outstanding example comes in very interesting case, with markings to case retailer and maker both of New York.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, indicator advancing properly, mint mvt condition overall with superb lustrous surfaces; dial with light outer chapter hl at 5; hands mint; case shows very light wear, hardly any MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail reduced along shoulder line; bow tight, crown shows medium wear and break; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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