DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Wm. Metford, Genève, five-minute repeater, 51mm, 18K rose gold OF original Hess & Metford case with initials to rear, small Jürgensen-style lips, glazed mvt observation cover, white enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, 27-35J, balance with white metal hairspring, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#3704. Comes as pictured with a fitted leather Wm. Metford marked box. Gross weight of assembled watch 65.4 dwt (101.7 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone aside from some sluggishness of progression at times, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, small surface pecks around stem detent screw position, some typical short micro-fine scratches elsewhere; nearly flawless dial with small surface scratch and fine scratch at edge outside 9, micro-fine scratch near 2; nearly mint hands; case shows medium wear, few pinpoint nicks, no dents or dings, reduced engine turning detail with full loss through shoulders, case rear opens a bit short of 90 degrees (to approximately 80 degrees); tight bow, crown shows light wear; front glass crystal with scattered fine scratches, flake at lower edge; good glass mvt observation crystal; box shows medium wear, scratches and ample areas of scrape to exterior, button latch good.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$3800
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