DESCRIPTION:
EPW - H.L. Matile, Locle, one-minute tourbillon with pivoted detent chronometer escapement, fusee drive, 62mm, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in purpose-made gold-plated OF display case with threaded bezels, white enamel DS dial, SW-pin-set with stemwinding mechanism designed to disengage when watch is fully wound allowing crown to turn freely without winding engagement, shifting button on case at 4:30 toward pendant re-engages winding mechanism, pivoted detent escapement on rotating platform, at least 16J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#9837. A beautifully finished movement that is truly a pleasure to watch in operation.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some typical mild micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with few minimal micro-fine scratches, tiny edge flake under bezel near 4; excellent hands of mismatched color, hour and minute are plum colored, seconds-hand is blue; case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$12000
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