Code: 4.281
This is an American approved Railroad service watch made by the American company South Bend Watch Co, circa 1912
Movement - The model 2, nickel 3 finger bridge movement has a lever escapement and a micrometer regulator. The movement has gold train wheels, gold jewel settings and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “South Bend Watch Co, USA, 17 Jewels, The Studebaker, 223, Adjusted to Temp and 5 Positions 727162” and is in 90% mint condition
Case – the movement comes in a 10K gold filled open face case by Keystone, which has a screw off back and front. The case has carved edges and a smooth plain finish and is in 95% mint condition – superb condition
Dial – the white enamel double sunk dial, has a full set of blue steel hands and is signed “South Bend” The dial is in 75% mint condition – invisible hairlines on the 1-2, 4 and 7 and throughout the sunken middle. Please note that these hairlines are very light and not visible but the condition of the condition of dial is reflected in the price
The watch has a mineral glass
The watch measures 50mm wide x 13mm deep
The watch is stem wound / lever set
