DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Tildy, Swiss, unusual wandering hour dial, 50mm, .800 silver OF original case, cuvette bearing attributes and medallions, "Tildy Brevet" marked multicolor metal dial with attractive color progression from silver to blued from upper to lower portion of dial, sun motif to upper portion of dial, lower portion of dial with aperture for rotating silvered disk with hour markings at perimeter that are read against a stationary needle below dial's center, disk with a central rotating hand for minutes indication, SW-SS, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#214 and s#416 both within case.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking very sluggishly with low balance amplitude on a full wind, overhaul recommended, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some mild haze to areas of plate surfaces; main portion of dial in excellent cosmetic condition overall with good color though is currently loose to mvt lacking its two small screws at perimeter which would secure to mvt, main portion of dial with some small spots and mild unevenness of color, rotating disk with some darkening and fine scratches; case shows very little wear, an attractive patina, ding to band at left, nick to band at lower right, excellent engine turning detail, bezel seating with some gap to band at lower right; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$800
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