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B.W. Schmidt 8 Day Chronometer #2 CIRCA 1932 BEST MADE AMERICAN CHRONOMETER!
Estimated price for orientation: 28 000 $
Category: Other Antique Clocks
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
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Up for sale is an extremely rare American 8 day Chronometer made by B.W. Schmidt in Redfield, South Dakota. Description: B.W. Schmidt, Redfield, South Dakota, table or shelf chronometer, the glazed, rectilinear mahogany case with removable top panel and polished ball feet containing an nickel silver, jeweled 8 day reverse fusee timepiece with spring detent escapement, invar balance with helical hairspring and power reserve indication, back plate with exposed wheel work for wind indicator, blued steel clicks and ratchet for mainspring setup, and engraved nameplate, also with plate engraved "Chronometer" mounted to back of escapement platform, Arabic numeral, single sunk white plastic dial engraved "Made by B.W. Schmidt No. 2 Redfield, S.D. Invar Balance Elinvar Bal. Spring", blued steel Breguet style hands, and with its original, signed, unidirectional winding key, 1932.Condition Report: Case good, original finish with crazing, minor dings, scrapes and scuffs, front with tight split, glasses good, dial and hands very good, movement very good, runs well, 6 1/2"d x 12 1/8"w x 11 1/2"h.The quality of this movement is unbelievable. We also have letters from Mr. Schmidt to Mr. Bowmen, of Bowmen Technical school, and from Bowmen to Schmidt.
Please see pictures for more details. All other descriptions are based upon our opinion and not a guarantee (though usually right.)
Please understand this is an antique, collector’s timepiece and being so it may not keep exact, to the second time as a new timepiece would and might require servicing unless otherwise noted.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR EXACT CONDITION DETAILS.
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON SIGNATURE CONFRIMATION SERVICES TO SOME COUNTRIES.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER ABOUT THE CONDITION OF ANTIQUE WATCHES: Antique watches which have not been serviced recently, may need service or repair to be reliable for everyday use.Please view all of the pictures carefully to judge condition for yourself. Any evidence of wear or damage visible in the photos is considered fully disclosed. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have, prior to bidding.
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING!!!!!
Up for sale is an extremely rare American 8 day Chronometer made by B.W. Schmidt in Redfield, South Dakota. Description: B.W. Schmidt, Redfield, South Dakota, table or shelf chronometer, the glazed, rectilinear mahogany case with removable top panel and polished ball feet containing an nickel silver, jeweled 8 day reverse fusee timepiece with spring detent escapement, invar balance with helical hairspring and power reserve indication, back plate with exposed wheel work for wind indicator, blued steel clicks and ratchet for mainspring setup, and engraved nameplate, also with plate engraved "Chronometer" mounted to back of escapement platform, Arabic numeral, single sunk white plastic dial engraved "Made by B.W. Schmidt No. 2 Redfield, S.D. Invar Balance Elinvar Bal. Spring", blued steel Breguet style hands, and with its original, signed, unidirectional winding key, 1932.Condition Report: Case good, original finish with crazing, minor dings, scrapes and scuffs, front with tight split, glasses good, dial and hands very good, movement very good, runs well, 6 1/2"d x 12 1/8"w x 11 1/2"h.The quality of this movement is unbelievable. We also have letters from Mr. Schmidt to Mr. Bowmen, of Bowmen Technical school, and from Bowmen to Schmidt.
Please see pictures for more details. All other descriptions are based upon our opinion and not a guarantee (though usually right.)
Please understand this is an antique, collector’s timepiece and being so it may not keep exact, to the second time as a new timepiece would and might require servicing unless otherwise noted.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR EXACT CONDITION DETAILS.
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON SIGNATURE CONFRIMATION SERVICES TO SOME COUNTRIES.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER ABOUT THE CONDITION OF ANTIQUE WATCHES: Antique watches which have not been serviced recently, may need service or repair to be reliable for everyday use.Please view all of the pictures carefully to judge condition for yourself. Any evidence of wear or damage visible in the photos is considered fully disclosed. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have, prior to bidding.