Code: 5.16
This is a lovely example of a movement made in the Thos Russell factory in Switzerland and sent to England to be cased and sold by Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool
Movement – the nickel ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is signed “Thos Russell & Son, Swiss Made, 10 Jewels” # 26171 and is also engraved with the Russell logo - Tempus Fugit, showing a wheel in the sky with wings. The movement is in 95% mint condition
Case – the movement comes in a 9K gold hunter case by Dennison, which has a hinged inner, back and front cover. The front cover pops open crisply to 90 degrees when you press the winder in. The case has a smooth plain finish. The case is in 90% mint condition – abruise on the side but overall a superb case
Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands and is signed “Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool, Swiss Made” and is also decorated with the Tempus Fugit trade mark. The dial is in 99% mint condition
The watch has a mineral glass
The watch measures 49mm wide x 12mm deep
The watch is stem wound / stem set
The watch comes in a period leather box lined with silk and velvet
