DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Henri Grand-Jean & Co, Locle & London, rare two-barrel 8-day with elaborate case & dial, 52mm, heavy 18K yellow gold OF original case with elaborately engraved signed gold cuvette, deeply engraved back, band and bezel, SW-pin-set, silver dial with multicolor gold appliqués against stippled field, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, fausses-côtes NI damascene, s#24009. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.7 dwt (133.3 g). The mvt appears at first glance to be tandem winding, but actually both barrels wind at the same time on the reverse turning of the crown. The decoration is remarkable.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, needs OH, fine mvt condition overall, all finishes etched or dirty, some minor oxide; dial has been cleaned and re-printed, looking near mint but without the best printing quality; hands excellent; case shows very little wear, few MFS, no dents or dings, crisp and outstanding detail; bow tight, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2600
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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