DESCRIPTION:
EPW - "Olivier Quartier, Locle en Suisse Fecit," rare Omskirk escapement, variation of DeBauffre chaff-cutter escapement, going barrel wound clockwise from rear, 50mm, silver OF original consular case, KWKS, WED, double escape wheels traveling to either side of table mounted on staff, different from the DeBauffre which has lever intermediary, gilt mvt with engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, garnet endstone, s#1502. Gross weight of assembled watch 60.9 dwt (94.7 g). Olivier Quartier is one of the few makers to have produced such an escapement, and the majority of his watches are simple verges. The full signature and "Fecit" marking is not found on his verges.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, no oxide on steel components; dial with surface flaw at 9; hands excellent; original case shows abundant wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, ET detail gone but for button shadow and ghosts; closure good; bow & pendant original, bow opening up on its through-pin; good domed bull's-eye glass crystal. Excellent example.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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