DESCRIPTION:
B. Haas, Jeune & Cie, Geneva, Paris & Besancon, for Hector Levy, Paris, a rare "Remontoire Perpetuel" cover winding pocket watch, 21 jewels, lever set, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in an 18 karat, rose gold, engine turned hunting case with interesting commerce and navigation themed engraving, Jurgensen lips and maker's details engraved on gold cuvette, roman numeral, outer black 5-minute markers, single sunk white enamel dial, gilt Louis XV style hands, serial #9201, 51mm, 110.4g TW, c1880.
CONDITION:
CASE: Band with numerous small dents; Rear cover with two small dents; Front cover with a few small dents and dings; Front cover with gap at band when closed, Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches and a few small dents on cuvette; Crystal and bezel with glue residue; Crystal absent from rear bezel; Precious metal content marked. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Plate with numerous fine scratches; Bright work with minor oxide; Minor spotting; Ratchet wheel with fine scratches and specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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