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WALTHAM VANGUARD 23 JEWELS 16 SIZE IN WALTHAM 14K 'SOLID GOLD' CASE
Estimated price for orientation: 925 $
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Description 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
WALTHAM VANGUARD 23 JEWEL RAILROAD POCKET WATCH IN A WALTHAM 14K SOLID GOLD CASE AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. THE WALTHAM VANGUARD MOVEMENT IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVEMENTS 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. SERIAL NUMBER IS 10536940 WHICH DATES IT TO 1901 AND IS A MODEL 1899 ACCORDING TO WALTHAM RECORDS. THE MARKINGS "VANGUARD WALTHAM, MASS" ARE ALL IN GOLD LETTERING ON A DAMASKEENED BACKGROUND. IT IS ALSO MARKED "23 JEWELS ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS 10536940". THE DIAL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A SECONDS SUB DIAL. THERE ARE NO HAIRLINES OR CHIPS. THE 14K 'SOLID GOLD' CASE IS MARKED WALTHAM IN A SCROLL LABEL, WHICH IS A RECOGNISED 14K GOLD MARK ACCORDING TO SHUGART'S BOOK. THERE HAS BEEN SOME DISCUSSION ABOUT THESE CASES ON N.A.W.C.C. OVER THE YEARS. THESE CASES WERE 14K GOLD FILLED BUT THE 'BASE METAL' WAS 8 OR 9 KARAT GOLD. THE CONCENSUS IS THAT THESE CASES WERE 8K ON THE INSIDE AND 14K ON THE OUTSIDE. SOME SAY WALTHAM'S PROCESS WAS SOLID ALLOY AND THE SURFACE TREATED TO REMOVE SOME BASE METAL TO MAKE IT 14K. GENERALLY THOUGHT TO BE ABOUT 12K SOLID GOLD. NEVERTHELESS THE CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE FRONT BEZEL PRESSES ON/OFF CLEANLY AND THE BACK IS HINGED TO APPROX 90 DEGREES. THERE ARE SOME LIGHT SCRATCH MARKS ON THE EDGE OF THE CASE WHERE A CASE KNIFE HAS BEEN USED. THE WATCH IS LEVER SET AND YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE FRONT BEZEL TO ADJUST THE TIME, BY PULLING OUT A HAND SETTING LEVER AT APPROX THE 6 MINUTES MARK. 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.
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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 |
WALTHAM VANGUARD 23 JEWEL RAILROAD POCKET WATCH IN A WALTHAM 14K SOLID GOLD CASE AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. THE WALTHAM VANGUARD MOVEMENT IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVEMENTS 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. SERIAL NUMBER IS 10536940 WHICH DATES IT TO 1901 AND IS A MODEL 1899 ACCORDING TO WALTHAM RECORDS. THE MARKINGS "VANGUARD WALTHAM, MASS" ARE ALL IN GOLD LETTERING ON A DAMASKEENED BACKGROUND. IT IS ALSO MARKED "23 JEWELS ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS 10536940". THE DIAL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A SECONDS SUB DIAL. THERE ARE NO HAIRLINES OR CHIPS. THE 14K 'SOLID GOLD' CASE IS MARKED WALTHAM IN A SCROLL LABEL, WHICH IS A RECOGNISED 14K GOLD MARK ACCORDING TO SHUGART'S BOOK. THERE HAS BEEN SOME DISCUSSION ABOUT THESE CASES ON N.A.W.C.C. OVER THE YEARS. THESE CASES WERE 14K GOLD FILLED BUT THE 'BASE METAL' WAS 8 OR 9 KARAT GOLD. THE CONCENSUS IS THAT THESE CASES WERE 8K ON THE INSIDE AND 14K ON THE OUTSIDE. SOME SAY WALTHAM'S PROCESS WAS SOLID ALLOY AND THE SURFACE TREATED TO REMOVE SOME BASE METAL TO MAKE IT 14K. GENERALLY THOUGHT TO BE ABOUT 12K SOLID GOLD. NEVERTHELESS THE CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE FRONT BEZEL PRESSES ON/OFF CLEANLY AND THE BACK IS HINGED TO APPROX 90 DEGREES. THERE ARE SOME LIGHT SCRATCH MARKS ON THE EDGE OF THE CASE WHERE A CASE KNIFE HAS BEEN USED. THE WATCH IS LEVER SET AND YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE FRONT BEZEL TO ADJUST THE TIME, BY PULLING OUT A HAND SETTING LEVER AT APPROX THE 6 MINUTES MARK. 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.