DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, Riverside Maximus, 23J, 16S, heavy 14K gold original A.W.C.Co. OF case with spectacular deeply chased foliate detail to bezel, band rear perimeter, pendant and bow, rear shield with initial, five-knuckle hinges, gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial with distinctive script signature characteristic to this mvt grade, fancy gold Louis XV style hands, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstones on balance and escape wheel, jeweled barrel, ornate nickel damascene, s#16194145. Watch comes with an associated factory card listing attributes, though card is marked "Maximus, W.I." possibly identifying it as being for the winding indicator version of this grade rather than the present watch. Gross weight of assembled watch 69.7 dwt (108.4 g). A stunningly beautiful example in exquisite gold case, this lever-set version of the Riverside Maximus is far less common than the pendant-set version of this grade.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, virtually mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, very few minimal micro-fine scratches, two minuscule specks of oxide at perimeter of larger winding wheel, some losses of black color loss to areas of lettering; virtually flawless dial with tiny fine scratch below seconds-register at 6:30; virtually mint hands; case shows virtually no wear, no dents or dings, exquisite crisp engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$3400
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