DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Unsigned Swiss high-grade minute-repeating, four-year perpetual-calendar moonphase chronograph, 58mm, 18K rose gold original HC with gold cuvette in addition to glazed observation cover over mvt, slide at 6 position, chronograph button at 12, SW-LS, WED with four-year calendar at 12, date at 3, moonphase on enameled disc with constant seconds at 6, days of week in French at 9, all gold Louis XV style hands, fully capped lever escapement with overcoil hairspring and counterpoised pallet, fully jeweled repeat train through the hammers, at least 32J, narrow lined fausses-cotes NI damascene, s#1296 within covers. Gross weight of assembled watch 111.2 dwt (172.9 g). NOTE - When using correctors to set calendar functions, advance time to approximately 2PM. When adjusting months on perpetual calendar, advance time to approx 2AM, then use lever to advance months - Only at 2AM does the count raise on the month disc to allow passage all around, so do not advance these features at any other times. In outstanding condition, fully overhauled. One of the fascinating things about this ebauche is that it has space and empty upper jewel to allow addition of another small hammer for carillon striking, depending on the original contract order. Sold in our galleries in 2014.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, mint mvt condition overall, all functions good; dial perfect; hands mint; original heavy gauge case shows little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; bow tight, unworn, crown shows light wear and some tiny break; good glass crystal. A top example for any collection. Description and condition report unchanged from 2014.
ESTIMATE:
$24000
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$30000
PRICE SOLD:
$18000
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