#132 • Elgin, Veritas, 23J, 18S, 14K multicolor boxed case

Part of 261105 - "W for Watches" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - October 29 - November 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Bidding closes Nov 5, 2026 2:05 PM EST

APW - Elgin, Veritas, Grade 214, 23J, 18S, 14K multicolor gold false box hinge OF recase has been modified from its original HC form by having its front pierced and glazed and its original bezel discarded, case with attractive engraving detail including equestrian motif to rear surrounded by floral detail, gold cuvette, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, jeweled barrel arbor, decorative gold disk around balance jewel setting, ornate nickel damascene, s#11037530. Gross weight of assembled watch 92.0 dwt (143.0 g). CONDITION: Mvt: NR, ticking sluggishly for a few seconds then stopped when turned in different positions, difficulty winding as crown kept disengaging or clicking and at times had to be held down to engage winding mechanism, setting lever must be held out to engage setting mechanism, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, medium oxide to steelwork; excellent-plus dial with short fine scratch within seconds-register and few short micro-fine scratches elsewhere, scattered tiny edge flakes under bezel; excellent hour and seconds-hand; fine-plus minute hand with finish loss to spade, ample oxide to tip and tiny spots to shaft; case shows hardly any wear; ding to upper-right rear perimeter, superb engraving detail, reverse of case pendant is missing its original stem detent screw and has had an additional detent screw added; tight bow, crown shows medium wear with ridge break; good thick glass crystal. Estimate: $4,400 - $5,000 JH-79894