DESCRIPTION:
APW - Waltham, 17J, 16S, heavy 14K multicolor gold original H.F.&Bro. (Henry Freund & Brother) HC with spectacular floral engraving detail, rear with diamond inset at center within 8-pointed rose gold star, rose gold front shield with initials, gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial with impressed center, SW-SS, nickel damascene, s#16270378. Gross weight of assembled watch 75.9 dwt (118.1 g). A remarkably beautiful case with superb crisp engraving detail and an elegant bloom of light patina forming around its multicolor elements.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking sluggishly on a full wind, overhaul recommended, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with few micro-fine scratches, some small bits of oxide to winding wheels; nearly flawless dial with mild hand rub within seconds-register, line of light surface rub between signature and center; excellent hour and seconds-hand, poor minute hand is somewhat short and has rust to its spade; case shows virtually no wear, no dents or dings, exquisite crisp engraving detail, some patina forming around its multicolor elements; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2800
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