#54 • Waltham, 8-day lever marine chronometer, w/factory rating card

Part of 260416 - "Pace & Precision" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - April 9 - 16 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $550.00

Status: Sold

Waltham, 8-day lever escapement marine chronometer with winding indicator, 37S, 15J, gimbaled brass tub set within a three-tier wooden box with Waltham signature plaque, silvered dial of approximately 2.75 inch diameter, SW-SS, lever escapement, nickel mvt, s#22132119. Includes original key and seldom seen original paperwork (factory performance certificate, store record, and a log sheet). SHIPPING NOTE: While Jones & Horan can ship this lot in-house, the cost of shipping will be expensive so please factor that into your bidding. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, will tick sluggishly with a twist but then stops, good winding indicator function, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few micro-fine scratches, hardly any oxide; excellent dial with a few mild small surface spots, some wear on the dial edge from 3 to 6; fine hands, both show light tarnish; tub and gimbals show light wear, ample oxide on the tub rear, finish loss to gimbals; good glass crystal; box shows light wear, light surface scratches to sides, a small loss of wood near front latch, good display glass, button latch good, locking key is present with good locking function, paperwork is in very good condition overall with the most wear being to the performance certificate that has a partial rip to the lower-right corner. Estimate: $300 - $600 JH-76613