DESCRIPTION:
EPW - J. Glover, London, pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement and helical hairspring, 54mm, heavy 18K gold original HC with spring-loaded rear, gold cuvette, selection of opening front or rear controlled by tilting bow away from desired side, white enamel SS dial, spring detent escapement with capped escape wheel, free-sprung balance with helical hairspring, diamond endstone, likely 14-15J, gilt mvt, s#304 with matching serial number within case and to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 86.6 dwt (134.7 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered micro-fine scratches and small surface spots, ultra-fine scratch striations to main plate likely from a past light wiping; excellent dial with hl below seconds-register at 6, tiny as-made finish imperfection at edge under bezel at 1; fine hands, finish loss to spade and swell of minute; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, excellent engine turning detail; tight bow, push shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4400
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