DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Barraud's, London, pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement and helical hairspring, 52mm, 18K gold (tested) unmarked consular case with mvt hinge at 6, cream colored enamel dial with seconds-register at 12, KWKS, capped spring detent escapement, free-sprung balance with helical hairspring, diamond endstone, gilt mvt, s#702 with matching serial number to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 93.0 dwt (144.7 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered mild fine to micro-fine scratches, plates with mild ultra-fine scratch striations likely from a light wiping in the past; dial with some hls including a long hl from 6 to 1; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, ding to band at 11, excellent engine turning detail overall with mild reduction at shoulder, small bit of play at mvt hinge, marring and small amount of metal loss to terminal portion of rightmost knuckle of mvt hinge; tight bow; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
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