Code: 4.204
This is a superb example of an English pair case verge in 100% original condition
The watch has been cleaned and serviced but gains an hour in 24 hours
The watch has clear silver hallmarks for London 770
This watch has a fusee chain driven movement. These types of movements are extremely fragile and it is very easy to break the fusee chain if you have never handled one of these watches before and so consequently we do not cover this costly repair in the warranty.
Movement – the gilt full plate verge movement has square baluster pillars, a fusee chain, a verge escapement and a beautifully pierced and engraved watch cock. The movement also has a silver regulator disc and is signed “Alex Hare, London, No 200”. The movement is in 95% mint condition
Inner case – the movement comes in an inner case, which has a hinged bezel and the watch is wound from the back, set from the front and is accessed from the front also. The case has its original bow and stem but the stem has a lead solder repair inside the inner cover which is common for these watches. It has a smooth plain finish and is in 85% mint condition
Outer case – the original and matching outer case has its original button and clasp. It has a smooth plain finish and is in 100% mint condition
The watch comes with a fabric “Watchpaper” embroidered with a map of Europe and part of Russia. The detail on this map is exquisite and samplers such as these are very rare.
Dial – the white enamel dial has its original pair of blue steel beetle and poker hands and is in 98% mint condition – small marks only
The watch has a bulls eye mineral glass
The watch measures 50mm wide x 27mm high including the glass
The watch is key wound / key set
