DESCRIPTION:
APW - Elgin, G.M. Wheeler, Grade 347, 17J, 12S, heavy 14K gold drum style OF original case with beautifully engraved initials to rear, gold cuvette, fancy white and light pink enamel SS dial with profuse gold and silver foil accents, SW-SS, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#12397964. Gross weight of assembled watch 49.3 dwt (76.7 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, spot of oxide to regulator index, scattered micro-fine scratches to plates; dial has edge chipping under bezel at 5 and 11, very slight hand rub within seconds-register, a short hl at 6, a tiny nick in center above seconds-register; nearly mint hands; case shows almost no wear, no dents or dings, few very small pinpoint nicks to left perimeter of rear and lower perimeter of bezel, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200