#48 • Elgin, BW Raymond, 22J, World War II military

Part of 260319 - "Springing Forward" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - March 12 - 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $375.00

Status: Sold

APW - Elgin, B.W. Raymond, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch", Grade 581, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with contract marking to the rear, aftermarket or refinished silvered "GCT" (Greenwich Civil Time) dial, SW-hack-set with sweep seconds, fully capped lever escapement, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#41758590. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, hacking not functioning, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; aftermarket or refinished dial with few small contact marks, small refinishing index notches at top and at right side; fine hands, hour is plum colored, minute is blue, seconds-hand has been overpainted red; case rear with mismatched serial number to case band, rear markings align close to proper orientation, case shows little wear, numerous fine scratches and abrasions to rear, good contract marking detail, area of chrome loss to portion of band right side; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $300 - $400 JH-77466