54042: Henri Grandjean, Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase Q

Henri Grandjean, Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase Quarter-Repeating Pocket Watch for the South American Market Case: 55 mm, 18k yellow gold, 4-body case, case no. 556 Dial: white porcelain dial, aperture for moon phase above hand set, sunken registers for days in Spanish, as well as date, double sunken sub-register for subsidiary seconds, as well as months, leap year indication in Spanish , gold spade and whip hands Movement: gilt movement, wolf's tooth winding, snail cam adjustment, friction set jewels, two hammers striking on gong rods, pin-time setting, lever-date setting, jeweled to the hammers, hour, quarters chiming Signed: "H. Grandjean & Co, Locle London", No. 556, 147.9 grams, gross weight HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Type: Henri Grandjean, Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase Quarter-Repeating Pocket Watch for the South American MarketSigned: "H. Grandjean & Co, Locle London", No. 556Dial: white porcelain dial, aperture for moon phase above hand set, sunken registers for days in spanish, as well as date, double sunken sub-register for subsidiary seconds, as well as months, leap year indication in Spanish Hands: gold spade and whip handsMetal: 18k yellow goldGram Weight: 147.9 grams, gross weightCase: #case no. 556Case Info: 4-body caseCase Width: 55 mmWatch Movement: gilt movement, wolf's tooth winding, snail cam adjustment, friction set jewels, two hammers striking on gong rods, pin-time setting, lever-date setting, jeweled to the hammers, hour, quarters chimingCirca: 1880'sCondition: watch is in overall good condition for its age. Some wear to the fine engraving on front and rear of case. Bow, crown construction in good condition. Dial in good original condition, with no visible hairline cracks. Excess glue on the interior of the crystal from 1 to 2 o' clock. Gong hour chimes are quite metallic, though chime successfully. Case hinges are tight, cuvette slightly less so. Exterior of front case has a faint inscription that has been buffed away, says, "Gai Los Dorado". Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.