Geneva, Nov 10, 2024
SCHMIDT LONDON, GERMANY, COACH WATCH, VERY LARGE QUARTER STRIKING WITH ALARM, GILT BRASS
A very large and heavy, gilt brass, manual wind four-train coach watch with hour and quarter striking and repeating with alarm. White enamel dial, Arabic numerals, gilt Louis XV hands.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-73-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |
Brand Schmidt London , Germany
Model Coach Watch
Year Circa 1790
Diameter 190 mm. (protective case)
Caliber 38''', frosted gilt, full plate, hexagonal pillars, fusee with chain, engraved spring barrels for the movement, striking and alarm trains, polished steel hammers, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, blued steel balance-spring, pierced and chased continental type balance cock, silvered numbered regulation dial with steel pointer. Repeating on a bell mounted in the back of the case at the quarters or at will.
Signature Movement