Art + Antiques
Sat, Oct 16, 2021 01:00PM EDT
Lot 93
Waltham Diamond 14k ladies wristwatch
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A Waltham 14k white gold and diamond ladies watch with a rolled gold plated Speidel band. The watch is a 17 jewel unadjusted Swiss movement. The case has thirty diamonds with approximatly .25 ctw. The dial is marked with the numerals at 12 and 6 with bar indices for the other hours. It has batons for the minuets and hours hands.
Waltham Watch Company started producing watches in 1850 in Massachusetts with the vision to use interchangeable parts in order to produce high quality watches at lower prices. According to the biography by Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln owned and carried a Waltham watch during the Civil War. While experiencing great notoriety during its existence the company has gone through several name changes and reorganizations and is no longer in existence today.
Diamond Attributes: 30 round diamonds with .25 carat total weight, SI1/SI2 clarity.
Setting type: Prong and bead set.
Movement type: Manual 17 jewel, Waltham watch co. WXO 0 Swiss unadjusted movement.
Case Measurements: 17.75mm wide not including the crown. 38mm long.
Case Metal: 14k white gold case.
Clasp Type: Fold over safety clasp with chain.
Bracelet Metal: 10k white rolled gold plate.
Total Weight: 8.3 dwt.
Watch Length: 6.75" long
Bracelet Width: 6mm wide at the widest point.
Case Markings: J 14KT J
Bracelet Markings: Speidel U.S.A. 1/40 10k R.G.P. Tops, 1/50 R.G.P Ends & CTR.
Cosmetically the watch is in good condition with mild scuffing consistent with age. The watch winds and ticks but has not been checked for time accuracy.
Waltham Watch Company started producing watches in 1850 in Massachusetts with the vision to use interchangeable parts in order to produce high quality watches at lower prices. According to the biography by Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln owned and carried a Waltham watch during the Civil War. While experiencing great notoriety during its existence the company has gone through several name changes and reorganizations and is no longer in existence today.
Diamond Attributes: 30 round diamonds with .25 carat total weight, SI1/SI2 clarity.
Setting type: Prong and bead set.
Movement type: Manual 17 jewel, Waltham watch co. WXO 0 Swiss unadjusted movement.
Case Measurements: 17.75mm wide not including the crown. 38mm long.
Case Metal: 14k white gold case.
Clasp Type: Fold over safety clasp with chain.
Bracelet Metal: 10k white rolled gold plate.
Total Weight: 8.3 dwt.
Watch Length: 6.75" long
Bracelet Width: 6mm wide at the widest point.
Case Markings: J 14KT J
Bracelet Markings: Speidel U.S.A. 1/40 10k R.G.P. Tops, 1/50 R.G.P Ends & CTR.
Condition
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