DESCRIPTION:
James Nardin, Locle, a gold cased pocket chronometer, 20 jewels, key wind and set, damascened gilt bar movement with pivoted detent escapement and cut bimetallic balance in an 18 karat, reeded edge hunting case with maker's details and owners name engraved on gold cuvette and monogram on front cover and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #8708, 52mm, 116.6g TW, c1870.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor, shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Covers with wear from bow; Front cover lift spring weak; Bow worn; Pusher worn; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: A few fine scratches, otherwise very good. HANDS: Oxidation, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Oily; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$1900
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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