DESCRIPTION:
EPW - L.C. Grandjean, Locle, minute repeater, 53mm, 18K gold original HC with Jurgensen-style lips, signed gold cuvette over mvt observation cover, white enamel DS dial, SW-shift-locking LS, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, jeweled repeat train, likely 29J or greater, wolf's tooth winding, nickel damascene, s#4882 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.3 dwt (121.8 g). CONDITION: Mvt: GRO apart from need to wind carefully, good repeat function and tone apart from the omission of a 12th hour strike...
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO apart from need to wind carefully as crown/stem assembly will pull out of case, good repeat function and tone apart from the omission of a 12th hour strike between 12:00 and 12:59, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few fine and micro-fine scratches; dial with some hls, seconds-register appears re-glued and is seated slightly off level; excellent hands; case shows substantial wear, some dings and evident repairs to band, some dings and mild dents to front and rear, engine turning detail is fully lost and only faint remains of central lid circular detail remains; tight bow, crown shows light wear, crown/stem assembly will pull out of case; front bezel with a plastic crystal glued in place, mvt observation cover is lacking its crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2600
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