This is a really nice example of a good English technical pocket watch.
This is a Large 58mm diameter pocket watch, which comes in a two tiered wooden Deck Box and also has a metal protective Half Hunter case, for when the watch is being carried
The watch has clear English silver hallmarks for London 1827
The watch was made by John Charles Pybus and has the low serial number of 58 marked on the movement and dial.
The watch has been cleaned and serviced and keeps time to with a few minutes a day
Movement the gilt Ύ plate has a going barrel NOT fusee, which is rare to find on early watches. The movement has a cylinder escapement with a gilt 3 spoke balance wheel and a steel escape wheel. The movement also features a large diamond endstone. The movement is signed Jn Chas Pybus, London, No 58 and is in 90% mint condition light scratches around the winding post
Case the movement comes in a large English silver open face case, which has a hinged inner, back and bezel. The back cover pops open crisply when you press the button on the stem in.
The case has case maker's marks for CLC
The case has a smooth plain finish with stepped sides
The case is in 90% mint condition in superb condition. There is one small hole on the inner rim, near the stem and I cant work out whether out this is purpose made of damage from opening the case. The hole is directly above the mainspring gears and is uniform in shape with no tears or splits on the silver.
The watch comes in a wooden two tier box, which is circa 1910 and is in excellent condition except the disc on the lid has been replaced with a white painted wooden one
The watch also comes with a metal hinged case, which the watch sits perfectly in. The case has an aperture on the front with engraved Roman numeral and is a protective case for carrying the watch in your pocket
Dial the off white enamel dial has a flush sub secs dial and a lovely pair of gold spade hands. The dial is signed Jn Chs Pybus, London, 58
The dial is in 95% mint condition there are some extremely faint hairlines near the 7 and sub secs, which have not broken through the enamel
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