DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Unsigned Swiss, quarter-hour repeater with triple calendar and moonphase, 55mm, 18K multicolor gold original HC with exquisite ornate detail, gold cuvette bearing attributes, glazed observation cover over mvt, "Système Breveté" marked white enamel SS dial with Turkish market numerals and calendar markings, gold foil 5-minute indications and gold foil lines separating the calendar and moonphase registers, fancy gilt Louis XV style hands, SW-shift-locking-LS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel and counterpoise, 32J per cuvette marking, nickel damascene, s#30615 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 88.3 dwt (137.4 g). An absolutely beautiful watch throughout, with an extraordinarily vibrant and crisp multicolor case.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, good calendar functions, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few small micro-fine scratches; flawless dial; nearly mint hands apart from some verdigris to minute near tip; case shows no wear, mild dent to band at 11:30, exquisite crisp engraving detail, case lids open a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80-85 degrees each); tight bow, crown shows virtually no wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
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