One of the most sought after timepieces by Waltham, the Model 1899 Riverside Maximus 23 Jewel Hunter.
Size 16s
Recent comprehensive full service which included a modern alloy shatterproof mainspring.
The case is a Dennison SUN 25 year guaranteed (from date of manufacture) each part is made from 2 plates of 14ct gold with a plate of composition between them, vastly superior to electroplating which only deposits a very thin layer of gold. The SUN model was Dennisons top of the range gold filled model, this is as good as it gets without being solid gold. It has the advantage of being stiffer than solid gold and therefore, more robust.
The case is clean and bright throughout, all hinges are good, all covers open and close well. Front cover pops open with a depression of the crown, as it should. Extremely good condition case, only very small insignificant marks, no signs of wear. Front cover opens ever so slightly past the 90 degrees and rear covers open to 90 degrees.
The double sunk dial is bright and clean, no cracks or chips, signed "Waltham". Roman Numerals, red outer chapter ring numbers, gold main hands.
The movement is the prized Waltham Riverside Maximus 23 Jewel model 1899 , beautifully, damascened, gold drive train gears, diamond end stones
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