Pleeeease tell me someone here just got the Buckingham case that just closed on the BAY..
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Again, I would disagree that the enameling has washed or worn off. We have seen enough 80+ year old Lone Eagles with plenty of enameling still attached. It would take a fair bit of wear to remove it. Again I believe that this model did not have enamel inlayed into the pattern.
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I have a Buckingham that does appear to have some enameling on the ends. I suppose it could be just miscellaneous grime, but the rest of the case was pristine.
Here's a link to one that shows a lot of what appears to be enameling: http://www.artdecowristwatches.com/page17.htm
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Am I allowed to ask what a "Buckingham" in nice condition is worth? I see Bryan Girouard had one on his website a while ago, but he does not leave his prices showing on his archived watches. I might have a lead on one, and I want to offer the guy a fair price. Thanks. Bruce
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OK, thanks. I did ask Bryan Girouard what he sold his for (very nice condition) and he emailed back and wrote "somewhere between $500-$800, I can't remember exactly." I like Bryan; he's a great guy, but one of the things I find ironic about him is that he takes beautiful photos and goes to great lengths to describe his watches. But apparently he does not record what he sells his watches for! (Bryan if you're reading this, I'm not being critical. I just find it "quirky" in that charming sort of way!). Anyway, thanks for the comments, and sorry if I breached protocol by bringing up prices.
Bruce
Although not quite ready for prime time, there is some very stubborn crystal adhesive in the shelf recess, the 'BUCKINGHAM' Case arrived.
The Case is a 2 piece snap fit, slightly curved with hidden lugs and is a 'set back' design. (The Movement sits in the Caseback.)
The Case measures approx 39mm lug to lug x 24mm using Calipers and the bezel opening is 22.9(7) x 17.7(6) MX
The serial number dates the Case to 1928.
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Someone cleaned the bezel, removing the enamel, then used a platting pen or electro of some type to redo the bezel front. I don't know replating techniques or terminology. But the cobbled/recessed area just look too smooth/clean. Compare to wear on inside front and back of bezel. Inside wear inconsistent w/ bezel front. ...unless it really took a beating from the inside out.
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