DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Reuge, Swiss, modern Swiss musical watch, "The Fountain" automation with four actions activated by either alarm set via crown at 11 or on demand via touch in cuvette, 57mm, GP OF original case with rear engraving of musical instruments on a rayed background, SW-SS, musical mainspring wound through cuvette with key, small time dial with sweep seconds, large dial with idyllic scene, multicolor gold tone figures of man on horse drinking at well, woman operating pump, lever escapement, 17J, satin NI timekeeping mvt within larger gilt frame also holding musical mechanism, s#4187 on case, with original fitted suede box and lyre form ratcheting key. The automation actions are the horse lowering its head to drink at trough, the hunter raising his arm with falcon in hand, the maiden operating the pump handle, and water flowing into the trough.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, good musical alarm function; dial mint original; hands mint original; original case shows hardly any wear, few MFS, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; clean plastic crystal, box having some spotting to its upper surface.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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