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WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS 23J 16S IN RARE HUNTING CASE - B

Estimated price for orientation: 975 $

Category: Pocket Watches
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Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


HERE IS AN EXCELLENT WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS 23 JEWEL TOP OF THE RANGE POCKET WATCH IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. THE WALTHAM RIVERSIDE MAXIMUS IS PROBABLY THE BEST MOVEMENT MADE BY THE RENOWNED WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY. IT HAS 23 JEWELS THAT ARE ENCASED IN SOLID GOLD BUSHES,THE MAIN WHEEL, PALLET COCK PLATE AND BALANCE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT SCREWS ARE ALL ALSO MADE FROM SOLID GOLD TO ENSURE A FLAWLESS MASTERFUL TIME PIECE. THE MOVEMENT ALSO HAS FOUR DIAMOND ENDSTONES. SERIAL NUMBER IS 14072109 WHICH DATES IT TO 1904 AND IS A MODEL 1899 ACCORDING TO WALTHAM RECORDS. IT IS ALSO MARKED "23 JEWELS ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS 14072109". THE WATCH IS FITTED WITH THE CORRECT ORIGINAL "MAXIMUS" SCRIPT DIAL AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO HAIRLINES. THESE ORIGINAL DIALS ARE REALLY RARE NOW AND CAN COST OVER $250 IF YOU CAN FIND THEM. THE STUNNING GOLD FILLED HUNTER CASE IS MADE BY DUEBER AND MARKED SPECIAL 14K GOLD FILLED AND IS IN ALMOST NEW CONDITION WITH LITTLE OR NO WEAR. THE HINGED FRON AND BACK COVERS OPEN TO APPROX 90 DEGREES. THE HANDS ARE SET BY PULLING OUT THE WINDER (PENDANT SET). I expect payment within two days of the end of the auction or Buy It Now! If not an unpaid item report will be submitted and the item will be re-listed without notice! Please contact me prior to the end of the auction for alternative arrangements. Unfortunately I have experienced several non-payers in the last year. Good luck with your bidding and please make sure you look at my other items up for auction.