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18K Gold chronometer pocket watch by Ja’s Macabe c1877

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Code: 5.14



This is a pocket watch chronometer watch made by the esteemed maker James McCabe. The watch comes in a solid gold case, which has clear assay mark for 18K gold and hallmarks for Chester 1877

Movement – the gilt ¾ plate keyless fusee movement is free sprung with a helical hairspring and a compensated balance with gold weights. The movement has a spring detent escapement and is signed “Ja’s McCabe, Royal Exchange London, 04925”. The movement is in 99% mint condition – a superb example

Case – the movement comes in a solid 18K gold open face case, which has a hinged inner, back and bezel. The watch can be wound and set from the inner cover as well and stem wound / pin set. The case has a vacant cartouche on the back with a smooth plain finish elsewhere. The case is in 95% mint condition

Dial – the silver dial has a full set of blue steel hands and a 30 hour wind indicator function under the 12. The dial is signed “Ja’s McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, 04925” and is in 95% mint condition

The watch has mineral glass

The watch measures 51mm wide x 13mm deep

The watch is stem wound / pin set