LeCoultre &Co 14K Gold Top Grade Minute Repeater Jeweled Hammers HC Pocket Watch

Description: ATTENTION BUYERS: If you don't intend to pay for the item you won within 3 days then please don't participate in our auctions. Bidders with less than 5 positive feedbacks please contact me before bidding. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of measurement error as we always accurately describe item dimensions such as SIZE and BRACELET LENGTH. PLEASE NOTE: pre-owned items will have usage and wear which is considered normal condition and WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of condition issues that is within parameter of normal wear (including but not limited to: crystals, case, crown, caseback, bracelet, strap, buttons, screws, dial, hands). We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. FOR THIS ITEM WE SHIP ONLY BY FEDEX TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE/BIDS TO SEE IF WE CAN SHIP TO YOUR COUNTRY/TERRITORY.NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REGARDING PAYMENT: Please contact us before you participate in our sale or make any offers regarding payment . We require mandatory discussion of payment terms before purchase. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE In this listing we are offering for sale a spectacular antique LeCoultre & Co Top Grade Minute Repeater Pocket Watch in 14K Solid Pink Gold Hunter Case that was made in the 1890s for E. Bourquin & Fils of Switzerland. It is exceedingly rare to see a Minute Repeater Watch let alone one that was made as a top grade timepiece. It has all of the 1st quality features such as jewels to the hammers, wolf teeth winding wheels, escape bridge capping, solid gold screws on compensated balance and much more. The LeCoultre & Co was engraved underneath one of the repeater hammers. It was customary for many Swiss Watch Brands in the late 19th Century to purchase high quality ebauches or base movements and finish or complete the watch to their specifications. Most of the times highly complicated timepieces such as this minute repeater from a lesser-known but highly-esteemed brand such as E. Bourquin & Fils were manufactured as a collaboration. Condition-wise the watch runs sluggishly and the minute repeating is loud, clear and chiming the accurate time. It is highly recommended to have this watch serviced to preserve it and it will run and operate beautifully. We do not offer any functional guarantee to the timekeeping and repeating, this watch has not been serviced by us and we leave the decision to service/maintenance to the next owner. We will not be accepting any return with claim of functional issues. Cosmetically the watch has some hairline cracks to the porcelain double sunk dial. The subseconds chapter also has some cracks and previous restorations. The solid 14K pink gold hunter case is in good shape still with most of the engine turned pattern intact. There are a few dents to the side of the case with the most pronounced one between 10-11 o’clock. Overall the condition is quite good for a minute repeater that is over 130 years old. Diameter is 53mm, total weight is 108.5g. PURCHASE TERMS: PAYMENT We only accept payment made by eBay managed payment. Buyers are welcomed to use all acceptable payment methods under eBay Managed Payment Platform including PayPal, Credit Cards, e-Checks, and more. We will process shipping once funds are received and paid out from our seller managed payment account which usually takes 3-4 business days. SHIPPING For domestic shipping we only use FedEx. Shipping cost listed uses 2 days Express delivery. Overnight shipping will be available upon request. For international sales outside of USA please inquire before making bids or purchase for shipping availability and cost to your country. All items are required to include insurance in which the cost will depend on the ending value of the item. By nature of the transaction we reserve the right to declare full value on customs. Buyer will also be required to provide positive feedback before the item ships. Please contact us before the auction ends so we can estimate international shipping cost. RETURN There is generally NO RETURNS for vintage or antique watches sold. Only exception is that return can be requested if the item significantly deviate from the listing description and must be made within 2 days after receiving item. Any doubts must be addressed before the payment is made. We will not accept returns based on arguments that comes after the payment has been made. In case a return is agreed, buyer must return the item to us first before reimbursement is made. Reimbursement will not include original shipping cost and return shipping must also be paid by the buyer. Request for returns made on the basis of claiming items are NOT AS DESCRIBED will be subjected to a 15% restocking fee and no refund will be given to original shipping cost. Please note that we ALWAYS CLEARLY DESCRIBE our items and if it's our error then we will provide unconditional FULL REFUND. CONTACT Please don't hesitate to ask questions, especially when you are concerned with anything!

Price: 6500 USD

Location: Southern California

End Time: 2024-03-09T22:38:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD