DESCRIPTION:
APW – Illinois, Hallmark, 23J, Grade 510, 14/12S, 14K gold OF original case with intials on rear, gold cuvette with signature ring and presentation, silvered dial with applied gold numerals, gilt open diamond hands, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, satin nickel damascene, s#3424961. Gross weight of assembled watch 48.3 dwt (75.2 g). A rare top grade watch, per the excellent info at www.illinoiswatchguide.com it is believed that 483 total examples of the Grade 510 were produced. Of this total it is believed that 250 were finished with the Hallmark private label which was made for United Jewelers, Inc. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few fine and micro-fine scratches, mild small spot at perimeter of larger winding wheel; very near flawless dial has slight bend at edge under bezel near 11; near mint hands, seconds-hand has minor oxide; case shows little wear, some fine scratches on rear shoulder and cuvette, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with a scratch at lower left.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
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