27th Feb, 2018 11:30

Watches

 
  Lot 808
 

EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY WALTHAM OPEN FACE KEYLESS WIND POCKET WATCH the round white enamel dial with Arabic numerals in black, sunken subsidiary seconds at 6, outer seconds track with Arabic numerals in red, 54mm case; along with a Edwardian silver open face keyless wind pocket watch, the round white enamel dial with Roman numerals in black, sunken subsidiary seconds at 6, outer seconds track, 48mm case with engraving to the caseback, with full Birmingham hallmarks to the interior for 1901-2, case maker A.B, 100.4g gross (2)

 

The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable. If McTear’s have been unable to open a watch case safely, the completeness and functionality of the movement within cannot be commented on or guaranteed. McTear’s cannot offer any form of guarantee that movements and/or all component parts are original to any watch.

 

Sold for £65
Estimated at £30 - £60


Condition Report
The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches' condition at the time of inspection by McTear's specialists, McTear's cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable.

Waltham example:
Not in working condition at the present time.
In worn condition with scratches all over and slight signs of discolouration.
Acrylic slightly scratched.
Dust specs on the dial.
Slight marks to the dial.
Large blue mark on the dial.
Both hands intact.

Other example:
In working condition at the present time.
In worn condition with scratches all over and pit marks to the caseback.
Acrylic is scratched.
Small marks on the dial all over.
Dust specs under the acrylic.
Discolouration to the rim of the case.

 
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