DESCRIPTION:
Mvt only - New York Watch Co, serial #6, Springfield, 19J, 19S, HC model mvt, white enamel DS dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, wolf's tooth winding, gilt mvt, s#6. A very rare opportunity for the collector to own a single digit serial numbered watch from a notable American maker. While this example is currently needing some restoration, its combination of rarity and substantially low serial number makes it very much deserving of this effort. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, likely broken balance staff, missing and broken pieces, fully wound, setting mechanism untested, overhaul needed...
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, likely broken balance staff, missing center wheel arbor, missing steel escutcheon and square above center wheel arbor, missing screw which secures hairspring stud, broken fourth wheel arbor, missing a jewel setting screw on lever, one jewel setting screw missing half its head on escape wheel jewel setting, fully wound, setting mechanism untested, overhaul needed, a partial disassembly reveals matching s#6 on underside of balance cock and underside of balance wheel spar (arm), no visible s# to visible portion of pillar plate when dial was removed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, spot on plate near fourth wheel jewel setting, gilt plates with darkened tone, some scattered fine scratches and spots; dial with several chips in center section bordering the seconds-register, some scattered edge flakes and small chips, some scattered hls; hands are missing, seconds-hand post (fourth wheel arbor) is broken.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$3000
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