DESCRIPTION:
EPW - "Breguet a Paris" marked case, verge fusee quarter-hour repeater with 3-figure jacquemart automaton, 57mm, 18K gold OF original case, repeat function activated by depressing pendant, spring-loaded signed gilt cuvette, gilt central dial chapter, left and right perimeter with multicolor gold automated jacquemarts meant to strike bells in sequence with repeat strike, automated child jacquemart at bottom meant to swing a hammer in sequence with repeat strike, KWKS, verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#7372 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 80.3 dwt (124.9 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, not winding and a portion of chain is visible stuck below the barrel (unclear if chain is intact and complete as it is not visible without disassembly), balance swings freely, when pendant is depressed to activate repeat function only hour strikes are returned which sound as a dull thud, hands are set 15 minutes out of index with respect to hour strike returns and mvt is returning 12 strikes when hands are set within the period when it should be returning 1 strike, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with some mild fine scratches; excellent hands; case shows light wear, profuse dings and some dents to band, some dings to bezel and rear perimeter, reduced engine turning and engraving detail, cuvette with scratches below signature and some finish loss near center, inner front bezel is loose as it does not snap securely closed and inner bezel falls free when outer bezel is opened; bow pivots freely; plastic crystal with some fine scratches and abrasions.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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