DESCRIPTION:
EPW - E.H. Jaccard & Cie, Genève, minute repeater, 58mm, 18K gold original HC with initials to front, signed gold cuvette bearing attributes, white enamel SS dial, SW-shift-locking-LS, fully capped lever escapement, jeweled strike train down to hammers, 26-32J, white metal hairspring is likely palladium, wolf's tooth winding, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#26239 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 98.4 dwt (153.1 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, some typical fine scratches, few small bits of oxide to steelwork; nearly flawless dial with some very subtle wispy hazing of surface glaze that is only evident at certain lighting angles; nearly mint hands; case shows very light wear, mild dent to right perimeter of rear, engine turning detail with mild reduction at front shoulder and greater reduction at rear shoulder; tight bow, crown missing a portion of its jacket (outer layer) at one side and crown otherwise shows light wear and ridge break; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
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