DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Henry Capt, Genève, 55mm, 18K gold drum style original Henry Capt HC with rear engraving detail of a majestic sailing vessel at sea having American flag trailing its rear sail, front with ornate monogram initials, front and rear with five-knuckle hinges, glazed observation cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-button-set, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, 20J, wolf's tooth winding, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#29765 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 94.4 dwt (146.8 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, fully wound, will tick weakly with excess pressure held to crown, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered small surface spots; virtually flawless dial with few negligible micro-fine scratches, some surface dirtiness; excellent hour and seconds-hand, fine minute hand with oxide and finish loss to its swell; case shows little wear, profuse fine to micro-fine scratches, ding to upper-center of rear in space between ship's sails, excellent engraving detail, case front needing a nudge of assistance through the final portion of its opening range, case rear opens a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees); tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$2600
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$3400
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