DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Swiss, unsigned high grade tandem-winding quarter-hour repeating grande and petite sonnerie coach watch, 69mm, .935 sterling silver OF original case, gold repeat slide to band at 4, other gold case elements include rear hinge, pin-set guard, bezel opening lip and rear opening lip, white enamel SS dial, grande vs. petite slide at 3:30, sonnerie vs. silent slide at 9, SW-pin-set, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, jeweled strike train down to hammers, 26-34J, gilt mvt, s#43970 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 163.2 dwt (253.9 g). Comes with an elegant triangular fitted leather box with stand to rear.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, repeat and sonnerie function is incomplete and inconsistent unless forward pressure is applied to crown during strike which typically then results in correct strike returns, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scratching and small marring around small screw on hour hammer bridge, few fine scratches elsewhere; dial with hls at 3 and 11; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, typical fine and micro-fine scratches, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal with very small perimeter flake at 6:30; leather box shows light wear, typical mild marks, good button latch, stand for rear needs attention as it has wear and play at its hinge with no firm endpoint to its motion causing it to be at risk of falling if standing is attempted.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
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