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Waltham Rare 18k Gold Ezra C. Fitch Patented Case, Model 79 With 24 Hour Dial, circa 1879. ...
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Waltham Rare 18k Gold Ezra C. Fitch Patented Case, Model 79 With 24 Hour Dial, circa 1879Case: 18k yellow gold, two body with inner hinged movement ring, patented dust proof screw down crown cap, thick screw down knurled bezel with glass crystal, back and rim constructed as a single piece, back with crest, engine turnings and outer chased pattern, patent date of April 22, 1879 inside the back
Dial: enamel, subsidiary seconds, spade hands, black 24 hour numerals, black minute track, red five minute numbers
Movement: No. 1952162, gilt full plate, P.S. Bartlett, 11 jewels, lever set, 24 hour motion
Signed: A.W. Co., gross weight is 142.5 grams
Note: Ezra C. Fitch served as the President of the American Waltham Watch Co. from 1883 to 1921. In 1879 Fitch patented a dust proof watch case. The case has a heavy screw down bezel with the back and rim being constructed as a single unit. The crown and pendant have a left hand thread. The user unscrews the crown in the direction of the winding. When the watch is fully wound, the crown can no longer be rotated forward, and the left hand thread allows it then to be screwed down to form a tight dust and dirt proof seal. Examples in gold are exceedingly rare!
Condition Report*:
Type: Waltham Rare 18k Gold Ezra C. Fitch Patented Case, Model 79 With 24 Hour Dial
Dial: enamel, 24 hour numerals
Hands; spades
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 142.5
Case No: 43233
Case Info: dust proof, two body, solid back, screw bezel
Case Width: 18 size, 55 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 1952162, gilt full plate, P.S. Bartlett, 11 jewels, lever set, 24 hour motion
Circa: 1879
Condition: dial is very good, movement is very good, case is very sharp on the back, bezel and rim, crown cap and threads are very good, the small central crest on the back shows a small area were initials were very well removed
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Dial: enamel, 24 hour numerals
Hands; spades
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 142.5
Case No: 43233
Case Info: dust proof, two body, solid back, screw bezel
Case Width: 18 size, 55 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 1952162, gilt full plate, P.S. Bartlett, 11 jewels, lever set, 24 hour motion
Circa: 1879
Condition: dial is very good, movement is very good, case is very sharp on the back, bezel and rim, crown cap and threads are very good, the small central crest on the back shows a small area were initials were very well removed
Auction Info
2012 November 18 Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5121 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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