DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, five-minute repeater, Riverside, 16-17J, 16S, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in 14K gold R&F (Robert & Foster) OF case, gold cuvette, white enamel DS canister style (snap-on) dial, SW-LS, white colored hairspring is likely non-magnetic alloy, nickel damascene, s#3793936. Gross weight of assembled watch 79.0 dwt (122.8 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running after a sluggish start, repeat function is frequently correct aside from the notable error of a consistent failure to chime a 12th hour strike for any setting between 12:00 and 12:59, five-minute strikings generally are about one minute in advance of index with minute hand with the exception of the progression to the next hour which occurs approximately three minutes in advance of index with minute hand, overhaul needed for fully correct repeat function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, filing marks evident to repeat gong block and one of its screws; dial with hl above seconds-register, outer chapter hl at 11, tiny flake to left side of center hole, minuscule pinpoint nick to inner rim of outer chapter at 1:30; fine hands, oxide to tip of minute; case shows light wear, no dents or dings, cuvette with fine scratches from slipped past openings, front hinge missing one end-cap; tight bow, crown shows medium wear with ridge break; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$3400
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