SUMMARY:
A very fine condition 14k gold hunter cased, pocket watch by the famous watch-maker, Elgin of America, with a 15 jewelled high quality B W Raymond movement. This is a beautifully made keyless-wound 14k gold pocket watch, made in ca. 1914. The buy it now price is a clear reflection of the rarity, stunning condition and long-term investment for this watch.
Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence, we give our email and contact telephone number below, so do feel free to contact us to discuss any watches we have available. You can also visit our shop at vintagewatchstore where there is a wide variety of fine antique & vintages watches.
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THE DIAL: 97% mint, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and in bright condition with no hairlines and a small edge chip nearly covered by the bezel. The dial with fine blue steel hands and signed Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Diameter is 42 mm. The inner crystal is also in excellent condition and retained securely.
THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with a damasced full plate and a micro-regulator, and blue steel screws. A cut two arm bimetallic balance, with Breguet hairspring and lever escapement. The movement overall of very good quality, with a cut-away plate and gold plated wheels. The watch ticking away on my desk as I type this, and keeping very good time for a 100 year old watch. The watch with movement number 3,378,xxx, and with 15 jewels. The movement signed on the top plate, "B W Raymond.". The watch is much brighter and crisp than in these dark photos, which are limited by my camera and lighting equiment. The watch is in very good working order for its age.
THE CASE: 100% mint, the 14k gold case measures an impressive 53 mm. The front and rear covers both close nice and tightly and the hinges are all in good tight order. The case marked with a case number of 172,xxx, and and tests as 14k gold. The top cover pops open when the pendant button is depressed, and in fine condition, and lifted by finger pressure. The watch case deeply engraved all over with leafy patterns. The watch comes with a new presentation box to store the watch when not in use.
This is a high quality case, a work of art in its own right in a crisp hunter cased watch in simply stunning condition, which is a very rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc.
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PAYMENT:
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UK Buyers Details: [1] Payment by UK Cheque, Bankers order or UK postal order into a UK bank account. [2] CHAPS transfer into a UK bank account. [3] Electronic bank transfer into a UK bank account. [4] PayPal in UK pounds to a verified address. [5] Foreign Money Orders or Bankers Draft in £UK.
POSTAGE:
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