DESCRIPTION:
Switzerland, pocket chronometer, 15 - 16 jewels, stem wind and set, gilt plate movement with pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, helical balance spring, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, rose gold, engine turned, hunting case with "Chronometre" engraved on gold cuvette and Arabic numeral, double sunk, white enamel dial, gilt Louis XV style hands, 60mm, 135.7g TW, c1900.
CONDITION:
CASE: Numerous dents and dimples, case and cuvette; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Front cover hinge sticky, good lift spring; Engine turning with minor wear; Gold filled bow with major brassing; Plastic crystal; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Minute, short. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxidation; Oily, specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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