J83 SPECTACULAR MINTY 1889 SOLID 14k GOLD HUNTING CASE ELGIN No Reserve!

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Seller: bonefinewatches (1,967) 100.0%, Object Location: Loomis, California, US, Shipment To: Worldwide, Object Number: 206394031353

J83 SPECTACULAR MINTY 1889 SOLID 14k GOLD HUNTING CASE ELGIN No Reserve! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! SAFETY PINION” AND “ADJUSTED”. THE FRONT AND BACK HAVE A TOWN SCENE IN THE DISTANCE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A GARDEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. CRISP & CLEAN, NOT ALL POLISHED OUT. IS THERE A SUCH THING AS A PERFECT WATCH? THIS ONE COMES CLOSE! THE DETAIL IN THIS “BARREL” CASE IS AMAZING. IT GOES OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE WATCH FROM THE FRONT TO BACK. THE SEAMS DISAPPEAR WHEN THE COVERS ARE CLOSED! THE FRONT AND BACK HAVE A TOWN SCENE IN THE DISTANCE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A GARDEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. CRISP & CLEAN, NOT ALL POLISHED OUT. THIS IS THE 6-SIZE ELGIN GRADE 71, A VERY RARE HIGH GRADE WATCH OF WHICH ONLY 4,000 TOTAL WERE MADE! THE ONLY THING KEEPING THIS WATCH FROM BEING PERFECT IS A TINY, NEARLY INVISIBLE DING ON THE FRONT COVER THAT IS REALLY ONLY NOTICEABLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE COVER. IT IS SO SMALL THAT ON THE OUTSIDE THE DETAIL IN THE CASE MAKES IT NEARLY INVISIBLE. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL WATCH! GOOD LUCK! THIS DROP DEAD BEAUTIFUL, 137 YEAR OLD, 14-KARAT SOLID GOLD “BIG FAT BARREL” STYLE CASED ELGIN ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITON –PERFECT DIAL –MINTY CASE – RUNNING STRONG AND KEEPING EXCELLENT TIME! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! NO RESERVE AUCTION – LESS THAN ONE PERCENT OF ALL POCKET WATCHES WHERE PUT IN SOLID GOLD CASES – LOOK AT THE SCANS OF THIS SPECTACULAR 14-KARAT SOLID YELLOW GOLD, 1889, ELGIN, 6-SIZE (40mm diameter not including the stem or crown – it weighs 57.2 grams) MODEL 1, GRADE 71, CLASS 49, 17 jewel ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH IN FANTASTIC CONDITION! THE GRADE 71 IS A VERY HIGH GRADE, 17-JEWEL MOVEMENT WITH SOLID GOLD JEWEL SETTINGS, SOLID GOLD BALANCE SCREW WEIGHTS, ADJUSTED AT THE FACTORY, GOING BARREL, QUICK TRAIN AND A BREGUET HAIRSPRING. YES, THIS IS A NICE ONE! THIS WATCH CASE IS FULLY HALLMARKED “14K”. IT HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY TESTED AND IS ABSOULTLY GUARANTEED TO BE SOLID 14-KARAT GOLD – NO QUESTION! THE ENTIRE WATCH WEIGHTS 57.2 GRAMS, ABOUT 40% OF THAT IS THE SOLID GOLD CASE. SO 23 GRAMS OF 14k GOLD, THAT IS OVER $1,804.00 JUST IN THE GOLD VALUE ALONE! BUT IT WOULD BE A CRIME TO MELT SUCH A GORGEOUS WORK OF ART – LOOK AT THAT INCREDIBLE DETAILED TOWN SCENE WITH BUILDINGS AND TREES IN THE BACK GROUND! THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL WATCH. NO INITIALS IN THE SHIELD! THIS STUNNING WATCH HAS BEAUTIFUL GOLD WORKMANSHIP ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE CASES! IT HAS ELABORATE DESIGNS ON THE FRONT AND BACK THAT GO SEAMLESSLY FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. THE CASE IS A “BARREL” CASE WITH VERY DETAILED EDGE ENGRAVINGS! MADES ME DROOL! SOLID GOLD – EXCELLENT HINGES AND COVERS OPEN TO EXACTLY 90 DEGREES. THE FRONT COVER POPS OPEN WITH A PUSH OF THE CROWN, EXCELLENT LIFT SPRING. THESE 14-KARAT FANCY HUNTING CASE POCKET WATCHES ARE SOME OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER AND BEAUTIFUL EVER MADE - GOOD LUCK! THE WATCH WINDS SMOOTHLY, SETS PERFECTLY AND IS RUNNING STRONG AND KEEPING GOOD TIME, IT IS STEM WIND AND LEVER SET - SERIAL NUMBER 3,006,344, WHICH PUTS PRODUCTION IN 1889 – YES THIS BEAUTIFUL WATCH IS A STAGGERING 137 YEARS OLD AND IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION! BEAUTIFUL NICKEL MOVEMENT MARKED “ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. SAFETY PINION” AND “ADJUSTED”. THE GLASS PORCELAIN ORIGINAL DIAL HAS ROMAN NUMERAL HOUR MARKERS AND IS IN EXTRA FINE CONDITION – NO HAIRLINES – NO CHIPS – NICE! THE ORIGINAL ELGIN BLUE STEEL “MOON” HANDS ARE PERFECT, THE BOW AND CROWN ARE EXCELLENT! YES, THE BOW IS SOLID 14-KARAT SOLID GOLD LIKE THE CASE! PLEASE READ MY POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND YOU WILL SEE WHY BUYING A WATCH FROM “BONEFINEWATCHES” IS A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE! SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE VERY PLEASED – THIS WILL MAKE A FINE ADDITION TO ANY POCKET WATCH COLLECTION AND THE CENTERPIECE OF MANY! Buyer to pay $15.00 for insured shipping in the US and $49.00 Shipping for overseas (ACTUAL COST). GOOD LUCK! THIS IS ONE OF A FEW BEAUTIFUL, SOLID 14k HUNTING CASE, HIGH GRADE RAILROAD, FUSEE AND COMPLICATED WATCHES I WILL BE OFFERING OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS SO CHECK MY AUCTIONS! After you have placed your winning bid, you can visit my other auctions by simply clicking the “SELLERS OTHER AUCTIONS” located next to my user name. If you like what you see, bookmark my listing and I’ll bring you more each week! SUPER COLLECTIBLE – RARE OPPORTUNITY!
Condition: Pre-owned - Good,Movement: NICKEL 3/4 PLATE, GRADE 71 - ONLY 4000 MADE! RUNS A+!, Pocket Watch Size: IMPRESSIVE 6-SIZE BARREL CASE! (40mm, 57.2 grams!), Closure: Full Hunter, Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels, Indices: Roman Numerals, BEAUTIFUL DIAL AND ORIGINAL "MOON" HANDS!, Year Manufactured: 1889, With Papers: No, SERIAL NUMBER: 3,006,344, Vintage: Yes, Brand: Elgin, Personalize: No, Case Color: MUSEUM QUALITY!, GUARANTEED TO BE 14k SOLID GOLD!, PERFECT DIAL!, GOOD TIME KEEPER!, AWESOME CONDITION!, Department: Unisex Adults, Type: Pocket Watch, Caseback: SOLID GOLD SNAP BACK, Customized: No, Dial Color: White, Escapement Type: Lever, Model: MODEL 1 - GRADE 71 - SERIES 1 - CLASS 49!, Style: Luxury, Features: NEAR PERFECT WATCH IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION!, AWESOME DIAL!, INCREDIBLE CASE!, Case Material: STUNNING 14-KARAT SOLID GOLD CASE WITH INCREDIBLE DETAIL!, Country of Origin: United States

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