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Number of Items Found: 36

DATE SOLD: 2024-03-21
LOT#: 240321-163

DESCRIPTION: APW - Illinois, "Paillard non-magnetic Watch Co, Chicago, USA" marked mvt and dial, 24J, 18S, gold-filled original HC with attractive engine turning and engraving detail, white enamel DS Gothic numeral dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, capped third wheel, jeweled barrel arbor, non-magnetic alloy balance wheel and hairspring, bright spotted pattern nickel damascene with gilt signature inlay to barrel bridge, s#1357005. The Paillard non-magnetic is quite rare in this top grade 24 jewel version, but its exact production total is unknown.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, faded gilt inlay, toning and some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches to plates, scattered dark spots to plates and visible portion of barrel with the largest to main plate between case screw and third wheel jewel setting, oxide to regulator and most screws; dial with two outer chapter hls at 6, short hl above seconds-register, tiny nicks within seconds-register, two edge flakes at 4, scattered fine scratches, some scattered small edge flakes under bezel; excellent hands, minute tip with minor bluing loss; case shows little wear, minor marring to cuvette from past slipped openings, subtle dent to lower-left front near shoulder, tiny dings to left side of front hinge, two small nicks to band at 11 and few tiny nicks elsewhere, excellent engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $900

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DATE SOLD: 2023-09-23
LOT#: 230923-117

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co, Swiss, minute repeater with four-year perpetual calendar, chronograph, and moonphase, 50mm, massive 18K gold original G.N.M.W.Co. (Geneva non-magnetic Watch Co.) HC with Jürgensen-style lips, gold cuvette with signature ring, glazed mvt observation cover, white enamel quintuple-sunk dial, aperture for lunar phases within seconds-register, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, 30+J, crosshatch pattern nickel damascene, s#25014 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 89.9 dwt (139.8 g). A magnificent example of this high grade complication. Consignor told us that he had purchased the watch from the grandson of the original owner. The grandson had been given the watch by his parents, who were famous folk song collectors, who collected such classics as Tom Dooley and He's Got the Whole World in his Hands. Consignor will provide full information about the provenance on request. From the collection of Ethan Lipsig.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, good perpetual calendar and moonphase function, good chronograph function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, group of mild small spots to barrel bridge left of "Watch" marking, few small spots and few fine to micro-fine scratches elsewhere; nearly flawless dial with two light hls within signature disk of seconds-register, tiny glaze scratch at left perimeter of date register; nearly mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, some typical mild fine scratches, subtle very mild soft dent at lower-left perimeter of front, ding to lower-right perimeter of front, case front and rear open a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees); tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $18,000

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DATE SOLD: 2022-11-03
LOT#: 221103-108

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co. of America, Swiss made, 15J, 52mm (16S for North American market), 14K gold original B.W.C.Co. HC, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial with Arabic numerals in radial orientation, SW-LS, Paillard's patent non-Mmgnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#201042. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.8 dwt (122.6 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, overall toning and scattered fine to micro-fine scratches to plates, micro-fine scratches to winding wheels and regulator assembly, minor oxide to smaller winding wheel and regulator assembly; dial with scratch to right center, faint hand rub within seconds-register; fine hands, minute with curve to stem near tip; case front opens slightly wide of 90 degrees, case shows light wear, ding to lower rear shoulder, reduced engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear and has a ding, crown with some excess up/down and side-to-side play; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,500

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DATE SOLD: 2022-07-07
LOT#: 220707-166

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co. of America, Swiss made, 15J, 52mm (16S for North Americna market), 14K gold original HC case with original case material guarantee paper within rear, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, gilt mvt, s#250989. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.8 dwt (121.1 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plates with some scattered small dark spots, minor oxide to winding wheels and regulator assembly; flawless dial with few thin spots of dried glue on surface under bezel; excellent hands; case shows little wear, few scuffs to front and rear, subtle dent to band at 7, very slightly reduced engine turning and engraving detail, front opens slightly less than 90 degrees; tight bow, crown shows medium wear and has some excess up/down play; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,500

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DATE SOLD: 2022-05-01
LOT#: 220501-320

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Geneva Nonmagnetic Watch Co, New York, Swiss made, 54mm, 14K gold original HC, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 18J, Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#51842. Gross weight of assembled watch 80.3 dwt (124.9 g). A beautiful high grade example, though currently in need of overhaul for running order.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, upon testing balance ticked briefly in dial down position but stopped when turned dial up and then proceeded to overbank shortly after restarting in dial down position, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, small spot above "m" of "Nonmagnetic," some small micro-fine scratches; dial with faint hl above seconds-register; nearly mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings, superb engine turning and engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with some glue excess at its seat.
PRICE SOLD: $1,600

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DATE SOLD: 2021-09-02
LOT#: 210902-157

DESCRIPTION: APW - Peoria Watch Co, "non-magnetic Watch Co of America" marked mvt, 15J, 18S, gold-filled OF case, very unusual "Paillard non-magnetic Watch Co." marked white enamel DS dial with seconds-register at 9, SW-LS, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#37085. An extremely rare dial, this is only the third example of the Paillard non-magnetic dial with seconds-register at 9 which we have encountered. This dial design was meant to allow an open face model movement to be housed in proper orientation within a hunting case style case with the pendant at correct 3 position. This example would benefit greatly cosmetically from a skilled repair of its dial chip.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning and scattered micro-fine scratches to plates, few small dark spots to left side, very minor oxide to regulator assembly; dial with large patched chip between 6 and 7, scattered hls, edge chip under bezel at 4, edge flake under bezel at 8; fine hands have oxide, blued hour and seconds-hand, plum colored minute; case shows medium wear, ding to bezel at 10, few tiny nicks along band, thin strip of wear to brass to rear pendant, very thin strip of wear to brass to lower band edge; brassy bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with few short fine scratches and smoothed edge flakes.
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2021-07-27
LOT#: 210722-244

DESCRIPTION: APW - Illinois, Paillard non-magnetic Watch Co. with very rare American flag dial, 15J, 16S, nickel OF display recase with "Illinois Watch Co. Springfield" marked bezels, white enamel SS dial with magnificent colored flag image above center, SW-LS, Paillard's non-magnetic alloy balance wheel and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#1519446. An iconic and very rare dial, this is only the second example of the Illinois Paillard non-magnetic dial with American flag that we have encountered. The lone other example we have seen was an 18 size double-sunk version which was featured on the front cover of Antiquorum Auction's 2004 sale of American pocket watches.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with mild fine to micro-fine scratches, small patch of abrasion to inner perimeter of train bridge near fourth wheel jewel setting, click with micro-fine scratch striations from sanding, tiny bit of oxide to regulator spring; dial with scattered hls, edge chip mostly under bezel at 4, patched edge chip mostly under bezel near 12; excellent hands; case shows no sign of having held another mvt but our consignor notes it is not the original as he found this mvt without case and paired with the present case himself, consignor further notes that the dial is correct Illinois Getty model material but is somewhat thicker and wider diameter than the typical Getty model dial and that it's somewhat larger size was not compatible with several other non-display cases that were tried, case shows light wear, no dents or dings, good bezel marking detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals but of mismatched edge contours.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03
LOT#: 210603-180

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) American, 15J, 18S, white enamel DS dials, SW-LS, all run though one is slightly sluggish - [1] Aurora Watch Co, gold-filled HC shows medium wear, few scattered fine scratches and scuffs throughout, engraving detail with medium reduction, strips of wear to brass to band and front and rear cover edges, case front lift spring is slightly weak but will open fully, case front opens wide of 90 degrees (to approximately 105 degrees) and will tip slightly inward with gravity, "H.A. Meek. Bedford, Iowa" marked dial with hl at 10:30, faint hl at 12:30, few scattered small and minuscule edge flakes under bezel, extremely faint hl at 6, nickel damascene, rose gilt screws and regulator assembly, s#74567. [2] Aurora Watch Co, HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF case, case shows very light wear, few scattered small spots of tarnish and cloudiness, scattered fine scratches and scuffs throughout, shallow dent to center rear, dial with few scattered edge flakes under bezel, gilt mvt, s#61021, ticks slightly sluggishly. [3] Peoria Watch Co, mvt marked "non-magnetic Watch Co. of America," HC model mvt cased in sidewinder orientation in nickel OF case, case shows little wear, few scattered small spots of tarnish, scattered fine scratches and scuffs throughout, few tiny nicks and dings to band, small ding with shallow dent to upper-right rear, dial with large edge flakes under bezel between 10 and 12, hl at 6, two fine scratches within center-section, small patched chip to lower portion of seconds-register edge, few scattered minuscule edge flakes under bezel, Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#32847.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2021-04-25
LOT#: 210425-370

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co. of America, Swiss made mvt, 52mm (16S for North American market), 14K gold original Solidarity HC with beautiful engine turning and engraving detail, gold cuvette over glazed mvt observation cover, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, lever escapement, 15J, Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, gilt mvt, s#30233. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.9 dwt (121.2 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, overall haze and spotting to gilt surfaces, mild fingerprint type smudge to train bridge, some spots of oxide to winding wheels and regulator; flawless dial; excellent-plus hands; case shows virtually no wear, no dents or dings, superb crisp engine turning and engraving detail, some very dark tarnish to portion of rear thumb catch and adjacent area; tight bow is thinning at its top, crown shows light wear with ridge break; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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DATE SOLD: 2021-03-11
LOT#: 210311-73

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co, Swiss, minute repeater with Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance wheel and hairspring, 48mm, 18K gold original HC with Jurgensen-style lips, five knuckle hinges, gold cuvette with signature ring, glazed observation mvt cover, white enamel DS dial, fancy gold Louis XV style hands, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, likely 29-32J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#13820 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.3 dwt (109.3 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone apart from the observed consistent error of an extra hour with the strike when hands are set at positions of 58 and 59 minutes past the hour, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning of plate surfaces, some scattered fine and micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with two minuscule surface nicks just below center hole; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, ding to band at 10:30, pinpoint sharp ding and small shallow ding to upper-left perimeter of rear, lift spring not making contact to full extent of opening range allowing front lid to tilt back a bit with gravity; tight bow thinned somewhat at top, white metal crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $4,500

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DATE SOLD: 2020-05-07
LOT#: 200507-78

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - Illinois, Paillard non-magnetic Watch Co, Chicago U.S.A., 21J, 18S, OF model mvt, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, gold jewel settings, non-magnetic alloy balance wheel and hairspring, bright spotted pattern nickel damascene with gilt signature bar to barrel bridge creating two-tone effect, s#1271591. A rare and attractive high grade private label, Paillard non-magnetic movements by Illinois are quite difficult to find in their 21 jewel and higher versions.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, mainspring likely broken, balance swings freely and mvt will tick briefly after a twist, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, small patch of abrasion between balance cock and barrel bridge, some scattered fine and micro-fine scratches, some scattered small surface spots, good gilt color to barrel bridge signature bar, balance cock screw is a replacement, missing a case screw; dial has edge chips between 6 and 8, fracture below 8, scattered outer chapter hls; fine hands with areas of oxide and finish loss.
PRICE SOLD: $250

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DATE SOLD: 2020-04-02
LOT#: 200402-205

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) non-magnetic signed watches with Paillard's patent alloy balance and hairspring, SW-LS, all run - [1] Swiss, marked "Geneva N.M. Watch Co," Ltd, 53mm, gold-filled HC with deceptive 14K mark inside cuvette, case shows light wear, scratch marks inside rear, cuvette entirely worn to brass, scratches and acid stain from gold testing inside cuvette, acid stain from gold testing inside front, flawless white enamel SS dial, bent minute hand, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 18J, wolf's tooth winding, nickel damascene, s#5681, missing one tooth on the main wheel but still winds. [2] Peoria Watch Co, marked "non-magnetic Watch Co," 15J, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in gold-filled OF recase showing medium wear, two dents to rear, some wear to brass, brassy bow, white enamel DS dial with edge chip at 11, gold jewel settings, nickel damascene, s#40463. [3] Peoria Watch Co, marked "non-magnetic Watch Co," 15J, 18S, gold-filled HC recase shows medium wear, wear to brass at all high spots, engine turning mostly lost, some dings and minor dents to rear, white enamel DS dial with some hls, gilt mvt, s#26594, ticks a bit sluggishly, speeds up with excess pressure applied to crown, hands touch each other and need adjustment to not stop watch when this happens. [4] Illinois, marked "Paillard non-magnetic Watch Co," 17J, 18S, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in chrome-plated base metal OF recase showing very little wear, white enamel DS dial has three faint hls, nickel damascene, s#1276827.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $425

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DATE SOLD: 2020-01-23
LOT#: 200123-59

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co of America, Swiss made, 51mm, 14K gold (tested) drum style Dueber HC recase with attractive engraving detail including a castle scene to rear, initials to front, gold cuvette with 1885 presentation, "Jaccard's W. Co. Kansas City, Mo." marked white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, Paillard's non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, nickel damascene, s#201011. Gross weight of assembled watch 76.4 dwt (118.8 g). From The Montana Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered specks of oxide to regulator and winding wheels, cloudy plates with reduced damascene definition; excellent dial with a faint hl under bezel above 12, small edge flake under bezel at 6; excellent hands; case shows light wear, fine scratch to cuvette near lip, no dents or dings, good overall engraving detail, reduced engine turning detail with loss at front and rear perimeter; tight brassy gold-filled replacement bow, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $900

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DATE SOLD: 2020-01-09
LOT#: 200109-73

DESCRIPTION: EPW - non-magnetic Watch Co, Swiss, high grade minute repeater with Paillard's patent non-magnetic alloy balance wheel and hairspring, 48mm, 18K gold original HC with Jurgensen-style lips, five knuckle hinges, gold cuvette with signature ring, glazed observation mvt cover, white enamel DS dial, fancy gold Louis XV style hands, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, likely 26-32J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#13820 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 70.6 dwt (109.9 g). From The Montana Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning of plate surfaces, some scattered fine and micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with two minuscule surface nicks just below center hole; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, ding to band at 10:30, pinpoint ding and small shallow ding to upper left perimeter of rear, lift spring allowing front lid to tilt back a bit with gravity; tight bow thinned somewhat at top, white metal crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $4,200

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DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08
LOT#: 180208-79

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) Peoria Watch Co, signed "non-magnetic Watch Co of America" on mvts, 15J, 18S, OF cases, SW-LS, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic balance and hairspring, two ticking - [1] Gold-filled case with brassy band and detail worn smooth, brassy bow pivots freely, white enamel SS dial with only a few small edge flakes, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#20468, ticking. [2] 5 ounce coin silver case with tight bow and well worn brass crown, white enamel DS dial with multiple hls, edge flake at 3, nickel damascene, s#36802, ticking. [3] Nickel display case with some spotting and tarnish, white enamel SS dial with multiple hls, edge chipping between 4 and 5, gilt mvt, s#12463, NR, broken balance.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17
LOT#: 170817-45

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - Peoria, signed "non-magnetic Watch Co of America," OF model, 18S, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, 15J, gilt mvt, s#16538. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine plus mvt condition overall, discolored spot at upper part of barrel bridge, some lesser spots elsewhere; dial with scattered hls, small surface flaking outside minute chapter between 7 and 8; excellent hands.
PRICE SOLD: $60

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DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17
LOT#: 170817-46

DESCRIPTION: Mvt only - Peoria, signed "non-magnetic Watch Co of America," OF model, 18S, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, Paillard's Patent non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, 15J, NI damascene, s#20576. Fossette Collection.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, broken balance staff, fine plus mvt condition overall, one barrel bridge screw missing, casescrews missing, oxide spots on regulators assembly; dial with long hls; minute hand missing, excellent hour and seconds hands.
PRICE SOLD: $80

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DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17
LOT#: 170817-99

DESCRIPTION: APW - non-magnetic Watch Co of America, 16S, GF OF recase with fraudulent 14K US Assay marking, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with Paillard's patent balance and HS, 15J, gilt mvt, s#327139.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, plates darkened with patchy tarnish; dial with mild fractures near lever-set area; hands bent, mismatched; case shows light wear, many MFS, very light dents or dings, detail reduced overall; bow tight, brassy, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $80

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DATE SOLD: 2017-06-08
LOT#: 170608-96

DESCRIPTION: APW - Waltham, Vanguard non-magnetic, 18S, GF OF recase, SW-LS, WE Montgomery DSD, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled barrel, 23J, DES on balance, GJS, NI damascene, s#15123148. Mvt has characteristic non-magnetic white alloy balance wheel and HS, and is signed "non-magnetic" on the main plate between the 3rd and 4th wheel jewel settings. The non-magnetic 18S Vanguards are quite scarce, and represent Waltham's own efforts at creating alloys with similar properties to the Paillard patents.
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, OH recommended, excellent mvt condition overall, some FS and small mars near main plate case-screw position, typical MFS and few mild FS elsewhere, regulator arm looks to be a replacement that isn't quite long enough to seat on the center hub of the star shaped adjustment piece; dial with scattered hls, tiny nick to inner rim of outer chapter below 11; fair hands with oxide; case shows medium wear, typical MFS, mild ding and few nicks on band, engraving detail reduced, wear to brass to near entirety of band and in some strips and spots elsewhere; tight brassy bow, crown shows medium wear with ridge break; plastic crystal with MFS and some FS.
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2016-07-21
LOT#: 160721-63

DESCRIPTION: APW - non-magnetic Watch Co of America, Swiss, "Paillard's Patent Balance & Spring," 16S, 14K red gold true box-hinged original Jeannot & Shiebler HC with gold cuvette over glazed observation cover, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement with capped escape, 18J, GJS, concentric Eastlake pattern NI damascene, s#58824. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.5 dwt (136.0 g). This is the highest grade of Swiss Paillard's non-magnetic.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, most letter blacking gone; perfect dial; near mint dark purple moon hands; case shows very light wear, many MFS and scuffs in plain-polished centers, no dents or dings externally although one central ding appears inside cover, detail reduced around the shoulder bevels; tight bow, crown shows medium wear, break and filing for grip; good glass crystals.
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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DATE SOLD: 2016-06-23
LOT#: 160623-82

DESCRIPTION: APW - Peoria, non-magnetic Watch Co of America, Paillard's Patent Balance & Spring, 18S, GP recased HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, ribbed pattern NI damascene center, s#34274.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, very cloudy plates; dial has hls on left of seconds dial; excellent hands; case shows light wear now rendering it all brass externally, few MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2016-05-01
LOT#: 1601-192

DESCRIPTION: APW - non-magnetic Watch Co of America, Swiss mvt with Paillard's patent, balance and spring, 16S, mint 14K multicolor gold true box-hinged original WWCCo HC with gold cuvette, large diamond centered on back, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 16J, diagonal line pattern NI damascene, s#200122. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.3 dwt (132.6 g). An outstanding example.
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly from dry oil, needs lube or OH, mint mvt condition overall; dial perfect; hands pristine; mint case shows no wear, hardly any MFS except in shield, which has some UFS and MFS, no dents or dings, crisp detail; bow tight, unworn, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal. Tip-top condition and beauty.
PRICE SOLD: $4,000

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DATE SOLD: 2016-05-01
LOT#: 1601-193

DESCRIPTION: APW - non-magnetic Watch Co of America, Swiss version with Paillard's Patent, 16S, warranted 18K fine marked and tested rose gold original Mermod & Jaccard signed HC with gold cuvette, casemakers Jeannot & Shiebler, continuous fluting of cover edges and band, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement with capped escape, expansion balance and white alloy HS, 18J adjusted, fancy concentric pattern NI damascene, s#58871. Gross weight of assembled watch 87.6 dwt (136.2 g).
CONDITION: Mvt: Running at diminished amplitude, needs fresh lube at least, excellent mvt condition overall, faint cloudiness; dial perfect, etching only; hands near mint dark purple; case shows light wear, many MFS, no dents or dings, even reduction of fluted detail highlights; bow with sloppy solder repair for thinning, loose, brass crown core worn out; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,800

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DATE SOLD: 2015-03-19
LOT#: 150319-5

DESCRIPTION: APW - Scarce Illinois "Paillard non-magnetic Watch Co of America" Sangamo grade hunting model 4 (Getty layout), so marked on dial and two-tone mvt, 16S, GP recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD with three-line Paillard signature, fully capped lever escapement wtih anti-magnetic HS, 21J, GJS, gold center wheel, spiderweb pattern NI damascene with rose-gilt signature plate, s#1513906. Gross weight of assembled watch 68.5 dwt (106.5 g). The sixth from a run of 100, not listed in Shugart.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, fine mvt condition overall, some plate scuffs, limited microspeckle, a few tiny oxide specks on winding wheels; dial hls at 11 and below seconds, internal edge glitch at 4, scratches to number 10 graphic; hands in fine dull bronze purple; case shows very light wear, very thin plating, few MFS, large compression dent in back, few other dings, clear detail; bow replaced in copper-tone, too big, pink GF crown replacement of slightly large size shows no wear; scored plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $363

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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-625

DESCRIPTION: APW - Peoria, non-magnetic Watch Co of America, 18S, decorative rose GF and 10K rose gold true box-hinged HC with stag on front, this curious case type with GF body, pendant, bezel and cuvette, but gold covers and boxes, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, Paillard's Patent, gilt mvt, s#25437. Gross weight of assembled watch 82.4 dwt (128.2 g). One can even see where the gold box elements are fused to the non-gold case body. Those who buy gold are quite familiar with similar curious combinations, such as 8K bodies and 12K covers, lower carat cuvettes, weighted bands, all efforts to create look, feel and wear characterstics at a lower and more competitive price.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall; dial contains hls at 5, 6 and 11; near mint hands, dull seconds; case has no lift spring, shows light wear, even reduction of detail over covers and boxes, extensive brassing on band and cuvette with detail still visible, more like wear to plated elements, few MFS, multiple pinpoint dings on front and back covers, no dents, excellent lightly rubbed detail overall; good tight GF bow, crown shows light wear and break; no crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-669

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (2) American heavy 14K solid gold HC, running - [1] Waltham model 1883, grade 25, ca 1887, 18S, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 15J, swirl pattern NI damascene mvt, s#3248140, very light wear. [2] non-magnetic Watch Co of America, 16S, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 16J, Paillard's Patent, NI damascene mvt, s#59032, medium wear, no crystal. Gross weight of combined watches together 168.1 dwt (261.4 g).
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $2,400

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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-737

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) non-magnetic Watch Co, Paillard's Patent - [1] 18S, coin silver OF, NI mvt s#46708. [2] 18S, YGF OF, gilt mvt s#45022. [3] 16S, YGF OF, NI mvt s#61149.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $300

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DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28
LOT#: 1402-761

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (4) non-magnetic Watch Co of America, OF, Paillard's Patent, WED - [1] Peoria GF 18S 15J, NI damascene mvt, SSD, s#35027, solid gold bow. [2] Peoria, nickel alloy 18S 15J, NI damascene mvt, DSD, s#44222. [3] Swiss, nickel alloy 16S, gilt mvt, patched SSD, s#276238. [4] Swiss, GF 16S, NI damascene mvt, damaged SSD, s#225592, solid gold bow.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2012-09-30
LOT#: 1202-926

DESCRIPTION: APW - Waltham Riverside, antimagnetic model 1872 with Presidential presentation, 16S (specialty dimension for model), 18K original Waltham HC, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with full white expansion balance (a bimetallic balance in white finish with antimagnetic properties) and white anti-magnetic HS, the balance with both gold & platinum or palladium timing screws, 15J, GJS, quilted pattern NI damascene, s#2981844. The cuvette is engraved, "Presented by the President of the United States to Alexander Bannerman, Third Officer of the British Ship Allanshaw, for his bravery displayed in effecting the rescue of the crew of the American Schooner, Electric Light, at Sea, February 2nd, 1889." Launched in August of 1874, the Allanshaw was a fast iron-hull ship, purchased by the Nourse Line in 1880, and wrecked on Tristan da Cunha in 1893 (source: Wikipedia). The American Schooner, Electric Light, from Bath Maine, was apparently wrecked off Newfoundland in 1889, and a broadside exists citing at least the gallantry of one John Humphreys of the Allanshaw who manned the lifeboat used in rescuing the crew. The one copy of the broadside we have found to date exists at the Centre for Maritime Historical Studies at the University of Exeter in the UK. The Centre's website only briefly mentions this content in listing the item in its library, document X/M/5058. While the date on the cuvette appears to be the date of rescue, which happened near the end of Grover Cleveland's first term, the presentation may well have been by Benjamin Harrison, who took office March 4, 1889 for four years, before Cleveland came back to power for another term. The antimagnetic balance and HS system, according to Greg Steer, who has published a concise article on the web with helpful links to patents, was invented by Paillard, with further developments and patents by O'Hara, Eldredge and Logan at Waltham, based on palladium-copper alloys and other gold and antimagnetic alloys. Steer reproduces an amusing 1888 advertisement from Robbins and Appleton showing Father Time with a Waltham watch atop an electromagnetic induction coil, promoting "Waltham non-magnetic Watches." One may research the variety of original patents from this one article under gregsteer.net.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, fine mvt condition overall, bright plates with some MFS, near mint slots & settings, very little faint oxide; dial perfect; hands in mint blue; original heavy gauge case shows medium slightly uneven wear with loss of 50% of ET towards borders, few MFS, no dents, minor dings to band and covers; bow tight, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. A fine antimagnetic model '72 with fascinating Presidential presentation. Included in collector's box is a vibrograph paper showing limited positional error.
PRICE SOLD: $5,500

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DATE SOLD: 2011-10-16
LOT#: 1102-822

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Geneva non-magnetic Watch Co Ltd, 1/4 repeater, unmarked Le-Coultre style ebauche, 52mm, 18K OF original Swiss case lacking its cuvette, SW-SS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement with anti-magnetic balance and hairspring following Paillard's patents, 26-31J, fancy parallel pattern NI damascene, s#6265
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, good repeat function and tone (although the slide is a bit gummy internally and hard to engage, will need internal cleaning and lubrication within case band); bright and lightly toned plates show very few MFS, fine slots & settings, hardly any oxide on bright work or winding wheels; dial perfect with near mint luster; hands in mint blue; original heavy gauge case shows very light wear, some MFS, no dents or dings, cuvette removed with hinge remnant remaining; bow with some central wear, crown shows very light wear; good glass crystal; a very fine watch, quality case and mvt
PRICE SOLD: $2,200

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DATE SOLD: 2010-10-23
LOT#: 1002-457

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (12) - Ten 12S to 18S PW's plus two Waltham 18S mvts - Paillard non-magnetic 16S silver; four Elgin; three Waltham; Illinois Sterling; Bradley Mickey Mouse; "Mary" Swiss
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $225

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-841

DESCRIPTION: APW - non-magnetic Watch Co of America, by Peoria, with "Paillard's Patent Balance & Spring," 18S, HC mvt in beaded nickel alloy display recase, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, parallel pattern NI damascene within arcaded circle, s#31150
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, mvt ticks & stops, staff good, shows good balance motion & poise with agitation or pressure, plates show some staining, corrosion speckle or discoloration, a number of MFS, good slots & settings, tiny oxide or MFS on bright work; dial with faint hl fracture at 11; hands in fine blue; recase shows light wear, tarnish, some MFS, no dents or dings; bow good, crown shows light wear; good beveled glass crystals; just an overhaul and case polishing needed; these are interesting watches for the use of antimagnetic alloy in both balance and HS pursuant to Paillard's developments in the 1870's
PRICE SOLD: $100

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22
LOT#: 1001-130

DESCRIPTION: EPW - Geneva non-magnetic Watch Co Ltd, mvt labeled "Paillard's Patent NM Balance Spiral," Swiss manufacture identical to Louis Audemars ebauche, wolf's tooth winding, 49mm, HC mvt in 14K CWMfgCo converted OF recase now with open hunting cover & normal bezel, SW-LS, WE-SSD, lever escapement with Paillard's anti-magnetic overcoiled HS (& probably AM balance as well), capped escape wheel, 16-17J, "Geneva stripe" NI damascene, s#5107 with matching number under dial
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, missing regulator whiplash, plates show tarnish & speckle overall, a few MFS, fair slots & settings, not much oxide on bright work but lots of MFS, clean winding wheels by comparison; dial with hl from 12 to top of seconds; hands with oxide to minutes, replaced seconds; medium gauge recase shows light wear, some MFS, missing one hinge plug, hardly any dents or dings; bow good, crown shows medium wear & break; good glass crystal; may be one of Paillard's first applications
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2009-11-01
LOT#: 0903-717

DESCRIPTION: APW - Peoria non-magnetic Watch Co with Paillard's patent anti-magnetic alloy HS, 18S, heavy quality GF recased HC, SW-LS, WE-DSD, lever escapement, 15J, gilt full plate with beveled barrel bridge, s#26709
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show slightly thinning gilding especially on cock with slight fingerprint etching, a few MFS, good slots & settings, light oxide filaments on bright work; dial appears mint but has 2 faint hls in center; hands good; nice recase shows light wear, no brassing, some front latch wear but still operates OK, few MFS, no dents, one faint ding; bow & crown show light wear; clean plastic HC crystal; a nicely cased example of an early anti-magnetic watch
PRICE SOLD: $160

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DATE SOLD: 2008-06-22
LOT#: 0802-307

DESCRIPTION: APW- non-magnetic WATCH CO Paillard CHICAGO, USA 18S 24RJ SW LS TWO TONE NI DMK MVT IN YGF HC WITH THREE-LINE RN PORCELA
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $1,300

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DATE SOLD: 2008-06-22
LOT#: 0802-348

DESCRIPTION: ADDENDUM: APW- non-magnetic WATCH CO 16S 7J SW LS GILT MVT MARKED Paillard PAT. BALANCE AND SPRING IN DUEBER GOLD FILLED
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $120

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Number of Items Found: 36

DATE SOLD: 2024-03-21LOT#: 240321-163

DATE SOLD: 2023-09-23LOT#: 230923-117

DATE SOLD: 2022-11-03LOT#: 221103-108

DATE SOLD: 2022-07-07LOT#: 220707-166

DATE SOLD: 2022-05-01LOT#: 220501-320

DATE SOLD: 2021-09-02LOT#: 210902-157

DATE SOLD: 2021-07-27LOT#: 210722-244

DATE SOLD: 2021-06-03LOT#: 210603-180

DATE SOLD: 2021-04-25LOT#: 210425-370

DATE SOLD: 2021-03-11LOT#: 210311-73

DATE SOLD: 2020-05-07LOT#: 200507-78

DATE SOLD: 2020-04-02LOT#: 200402-205

DATE SOLD: 2020-01-23LOT#: 200123-59

DATE SOLD: 2020-01-09LOT#: 200109-73

DATE SOLD: 2018-02-08LOT#: 180208-79

DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17LOT#: 170817-45

DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17LOT#: 170817-46

DATE SOLD: 2017-08-17LOT#: 170817-99

DATE SOLD: 2017-06-08LOT#: 170608-96

DATE SOLD: 2016-07-21LOT#: 160721-63

DATE SOLD: 2016-06-23LOT#: 160623-82

DATE SOLD: 2016-05-01LOT#: 1601-192

DATE SOLD: 2016-05-01LOT#: 1601-193

DATE SOLD: 2015-03-19LOT#: 150319-5

DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28LOT#: 1402-625

DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28LOT#: 1402-669

DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28LOT#: 1402-737

DATE SOLD: 2014-09-28LOT#: 1402-761

DATE SOLD: 2012-09-30LOT#: 1202-926

DATE SOLD: 2011-10-16LOT#: 1102-822

DATE SOLD: 2010-10-23LOT#: 1002-457

DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23LOT#: 1001-841

DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22LOT#: 1001-130

DATE SOLD: 2009-11-01LOT#: 0903-717

DATE SOLD: 2008-06-22LOT#: 0802-307

DATE SOLD: 2008-06-22LOT#: 0802-348