DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Geneva Non Magnetic Watch Co, quarter-hour repeater with chronograph, 54mm, heavy 18K gold original Jeannot & Shiebler HC with gold cuvette over glazed observation mvt cover, white enamel DS dial, gold hands, SW-shift-locking-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled repeat train, likely 26-34J, non-magnetic alloy balance and hairspring, wolf's tooth winding, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#6274 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.4 dwt (148.4 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking after a twist to start but stopping frequently, hands are not setting as minute wheel post is broken off, unknown repeat function due to setting issue but repeat function that does occur has significantly dulled and muffled tone, good chronograph function apart from sweep-hand being set about 3 minutes out of index for reset point, overhaul needed...
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking after a twist to start but stopping frequently, hands are not setting as minute wheel post is broken off, unknown repeat function due to setting issue but repeat function that does occur has significantly dulled and muffled tone, good chronograph function apart from sweep-hand being set about 3 minutes out of index for reset point, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine and micro-fine scratches, steelwork with some small bits of oxide; flawless dial; near mint hands; case shows very light wear, two slight dings to front, front with good engine turning detail showing slight reduction at shoulder, rear with loss of engine turning at shoulder; tight bow, crown shows medium wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3600
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