Swiss Waltham triangle Masonic wristwatch 18K gold b (03/26/2011)...

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Swiss Waltham triangle Masonic wristwatch 18K gold band

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Sold Date: 03/26/2011
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

This auction is for an elegant triangular "Waltham" wristwatch with Masonic influences. If you've never seen one of these watches elsewhere online or in person, the dial has various Masonic symbols in place of the numerals and a triangular hour pointer to go with the overall triangular motif. Built in to the frame at the 12 o'clock position is a loop containing the typical logo for Freemasonry (compass, square, letter 'G'). The writing on the dial includes the name WALTHAM, 17 JEWELS, the phrase LOVE YOUR FELLOW MAN LEND HIM A HELPING HAND, and SWISS.

As far as the mechanism itself goes, the dial, the back, the interior frame(?), and the mechanism are marked SWISS in some form or other, so I cannot claim this item as a genuine American-made Waltham. The back cover reads WALTHAM BASE METAL BEZEL STAINLESS STEEL BACK SWISS MADE. However, I can say that it works when you wind it up! There is a crack in the crystal over the symbol of the square (at the 8 o'clock position), there is the TINIEST piece of enamel missing from the dial next to the symbol of Jachin (at the 3 o'clock position), and there are a couple places where the shiny-gold finish has been worn to expose the base metal (not pictured).

What I believe makes this watch most interesting is that I suspect my father (the previous owner) commissioned a jeweler to make the band, which I have chemically tested as 18K gold. Each panel of the band has a logo for a different appendant body to which I believe my father belonged or supported. There are a couple damaged places where the band connects to the watch (the areas circled in the above photo). The overall length is 7 inches with a little wiggle room, and watch + band weighs 1.5 ounces.

I am not a watch expert, so if there is something in the description that I didn't get right, it isn't from lack of trying.

This item/batch is marked as USED, so please know that it is also offered AS IS, NO RETURNS. Please ask questions prior to bidding; when you commit, I assume you are content with what you are getting!
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Unless otherwise specified by the buyer, this item/batch will be shipped by Priority Mail. This item will be automatically insured for the winning-bid value.
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I recently acquired a chemical gold-test kit, and I'm still learning how to interpret the results. I would be more comfortable saying that this band tests as 14K instead of 18K. I appreciate that this may make a difference to some as to whether to bid on this item, so I just wanted to include that info. Thanks.