American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., a model 1872 "Champion" pocket watch, 16 size, 16 jewels, stem wind and lever set, damascened, gilt plate movement with lever escapement, gold timing screws and Fogg micrometric regulator, in a 14 karat, yellow gold hinged back and bezel, engraved open face case, with owners name engraved on cuvette, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel fleur de lys hands, serial #4527046, 116.5g TW
Condition
CASE: Case back with shallow dents; Back with small ding at edge; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches and case knife marks on cuvette; Case front opens to about 80 deg.; Bow with brassing; Crown shell worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Many cracks and hairlines. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratch on top plate above "Champion"; A few scratches on bottom plate adjacent to balance cock foot; Winding wheels with a few specks of oxide; Regulator assembly with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Would benefit from service. ACCESSORIES: ,