#100 • Waltham, Vanguard w/rare dial, 21J, 18S

Part of 260402 - "Timeless Treasures" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - March 26 - April 2 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $700.00

Status: Sold

APW - Waltham, Vanguard with rare Fitch's patent dial, 21J, Model 1892, 18S, nickel OF recase, replaced case rear with locomotive, unusual white enamel DS dial with staggered marginal minute numerals with an inner odd numbered chapter and outer even numbered chapter, marked "Pat Appl'd For" above seconds-register, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, nickel damascene, s#9509755. This watch is highlighted by its rare and eye-catching dial, this very unusual dial style is believed to have been designed by Waltham Watch Co. President Ezra C. Fitch. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches and small surface nicks, winding wheels with some small bits of oxide, steel portion of regulator with areas of fine scratch striations from past sanding; dial with scattered light hls including some spider webbed clusters in the outer chapter, small partially filled flakes to inner rim of outer chapter at 10 and 11:30, small partially filled edge chip under bezel near 11; fine hands with some areas of oxide; case rear is a replacement with s# mismatched to band s# and rear locomotive engraving aligns approximately 45 degrees clockwise of upright orientation, case shows light wear, scattered nicks, reduced engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; thick glass crystal with numerous scratches and dings, internal edge chip at bottom. Estimate: $400 - $800 JH-78224