DESCRIPTION:
EPW - B. Poitevin, 22. Rue Vivienne, Paris, minute repeater, 51mm, 14K rose gold or better (tested, exhibiting only very slow fade of 18K solution on stone, no fade of 14K solution) OF original case with small Jurgensen-style lips, signed gold cuvette above glazed observation cuvette over mvt, white enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, strike train jeweled to hammers, 26-32J, wolf's tooth winding, gilt mvt, s#42654 to cuvette. Gross weight of assembled watch 78.5 dwt (122.3 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good gilt tone, some small micro-fine scratches and bits of oxide to winding wheels; dial with tiny nick to left side of center hole, tiny edge nick under bezel at 12; excellent hands; case shows little wear, rear with scattered nicks and dings and some waviness of surface reflection possibly indicative of a past removal of engraving, rear lid with small amount of play at hinge and hinge is missing its end-caps; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4400
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