DESCRIPTION:
EPW - International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, folding gold travel watch, measures 30mm x 42mm when closed, heavy 18K gold original Cresarrow case slides open and closed, watch is raised when case is opened, refinished silvered dial marked "Cartier," SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 17J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#855777. Gross weight of assembled watch 29.1 dwt (45.3 g); gross weight of 18K gold case only when mvt, dial, and hands are removed 24.0 dwt (37.3 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered small micro-fine scratches; refinished dial cosmetically excellent, some mild discoloration at portions of center possibly from long term proximity of hands; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, profuse micro-fine scratches including some patches of abrasion, few pinpoint nicks, no dents; crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$4000
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