Rare 14K Rose Gold Hy Moser & CE 24 - Jewel Minute Repeater Pocket Watch 18 Size
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Exquisite & Very Rare 14K Hy Moser & CE 24-Jewel Minute Repeater 18-Size Hunter Case Man’s Pocket Watch
Swiss; Hy Moser; Man’s; Serial # 25, 961; CA 1880
Complications: Minute repeater
CASE: The 14K rose-gold 18-size No. 25, 961 hunter case displays machined decorations and is signed “Hy Moser.”
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial features Arabic numerals, filigree hands and is signed “Hy Moser.”
MOVT: The 24-jewel pin-set No. 25, 961 nickel... movement has a lever escapement and bridge-style layout.
CONDITIONS:
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition)
M 3 (The movement is in very good condition)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Experts Opinion: Signed case and dial. Made by Moser “The Originator of International Watch Co.” A famous maker and obviously one of his best works! AI-177-40Minute Repeater
A minute repeater strikes or sounds the number of hours and minutes on demand. The mechanism uses 2 chimes or different tones. Stem-wind, Pin-Set Movements
Much like the lever-set movements, these pocket watches had a small pin or knob next to the watch-stem that had to be depressed before turning the crown to set the time and releasing the pin when the correct time had been set. This style of watch is occasionally referred to as "nail set", as the set button must be pressed using a finger.Lever Escapement
An escapement is a device in mechanical watches and clocks that transfers energy to the timekeeping element (the "impulse action") and allows the number of its oscillations to be counted (the "locking action"). The impulse action transfers energy to the clock's timekeeping element (usually a pendulum or balance wheel) to replace the energy lost to friction during its cycle and keep the timekeeper oscillating. The escapement is driven by force from a coiled spring or a suspended weight, transmitted through the timepiece's gear train. Each swing of the pendulum or balance wheel releases a tooth of the escapement's escape wheel gear, allowing the clock's gear train to advance or "escape" by a fixed amount. This regular periodic advancement moves the clock's hands forward at a steady rate. At the same time the tooth gives the timekeeping element a push, before another tooth catches on the escapement's pallet, returning the escapement to its "locked" state. The sudden stopping of the escapement's tooth is what generates the characteristic "ticking" sound heard in operating mechanical clocks and watches.Bridge Style Layout
The metal bar which bears the pivot of wheel and is supported at both ends. The bridge style watch has two or three fingers to hold the wheels in place and together are called a bridge. The term bridge (horologically) is one that is anchored at both ends.ABOUT US: Ashland presents the world’s best vintage and pre-owned watches online. We offer leading brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Breitling and many more. We are delighted to present ongoing sales of luxury watches of all brands and price points, shop master watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. What we offer is the opportunity for those who do not have the time to go to major auction houses to purchase rare timepieces. A trusted international source for over 40 years, buy with confidence. All of the watches I sell are guaranteed authentic and are checked out by our in house watch makers before they are shipped to you. CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Contact: Rick Gilbert
Hours: 9 - 5 EST, Monday - Friday
Address: Ashland Investments
Sarasota Arts & Antique Center
640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 185
Sarasota, FL 34236INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Swiss; Hy Moser; Man’s; Serial # 25, 961; CA 1880
Complications: Minute repeater
CASE: The 14K rose-gold 18-size No. 25, 961 hunter case displays machined decorations and is signed “Hy Moser.”
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial features Arabic numerals, filigree hands and is signed “Hy Moser.”
MOVT: The 24-jewel pin-set No. 25, 961 nickel... movement has a lever escapement and bridge-style layout.
CONDITIONS:
C 2 (The case is in perfect condition)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition)
M 3 (The movement is in very good condition)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Experts Opinion: Signed case and dial. Made by Moser “The Originator of International Watch Co.” A famous maker and obviously one of his best works! AI-177-40Minute Repeater
A minute repeater strikes or sounds the number of hours and minutes on demand. The mechanism uses 2 chimes or different tones. Stem-wind, Pin-Set Movements
Much like the lever-set movements, these pocket watches had a small pin or knob next to the watch-stem that had to be depressed before turning the crown to set the time and releasing the pin when the correct time had been set. This style of watch is occasionally referred to as "nail set", as the set button must be pressed using a finger.Lever Escapement
An escapement is a device in mechanical watches and clocks that transfers energy to the timekeeping element (the "impulse action") and allows the number of its oscillations to be counted (the "locking action"). The impulse action transfers energy to the clock's timekeeping element (usually a pendulum or balance wheel) to replace the energy lost to friction during its cycle and keep the timekeeper oscillating. The escapement is driven by force from a coiled spring or a suspended weight, transmitted through the timepiece's gear train. Each swing of the pendulum or balance wheel releases a tooth of the escapement's escape wheel gear, allowing the clock's gear train to advance or "escape" by a fixed amount. This regular periodic advancement moves the clock's hands forward at a steady rate. At the same time the tooth gives the timekeeping element a push, before another tooth catches on the escapement's pallet, returning the escapement to its "locked" state. The sudden stopping of the escapement's tooth is what generates the characteristic "ticking" sound heard in operating mechanical clocks and watches.Bridge Style Layout
The metal bar which bears the pivot of wheel and is supported at both ends. The bridge style watch has two or three fingers to hold the wheels in place and together are called a bridge. The term bridge (horologically) is one that is anchored at both ends.ABOUT US: Ashland presents the world’s best vintage and pre-owned watches online. We offer leading brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Breitling and many more. We are delighted to present ongoing sales of luxury watches of all brands and price points, shop master watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. What we offer is the opportunity for those who do not have the time to go to major auction houses to purchase rare timepieces. A trusted international source for over 40 years, buy with confidence. All of the watches I sell are guaranteed authentic and are checked out by our in house watch makers before they are shipped to you. CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Contact: Rick Gilbert
Hours: 9 - 5 EST, Monday - Friday
Address: Ashland Investments
Sarasota Arts & Antique Center
640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 185
Sarasota, FL 34236INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
