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Dent Zodiac Chronometer Gold Limited Edition XXL

Estimated price for orientation: 5 000 $

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Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused, and unworn item (including handmade items) that is not in original packaging or may be missing original packaging materials (such as the original box or bag). The original tags may not be attached. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Dent
Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920 MPN: Chronometer
Model: Limited Edition 01/01 Type of Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


Dent, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange LondonCase diameter 55 mm without crown 18 ct Gold Zodiac symbols.Movement No.48842Case No.01/01Edward John Dent one of the three best watchmakers to the Queen Victoria.On 25 February 1852 the contract for constructing Big Ben's clock was awarded to Sir George Airy, the Astronomer Royal. For the sum of £ 1,800 (equivalent to £ 176,400 in 2015),  Edward John Dent was constructing the clock according to Edmund Beckett Denison's design. Edward John Dent died in 1853 and it was left to his son, Frederick Dent, to complete the job.Condition: UNUSEDWatch Case New Original LEOOWATCH - Excellent AAAMovement Original Dent - Excellent AAA Dial Original Dent - Excellent  AAA Diameter: 55 mmHigh: 18 mmWatch Strap: 26/80/125mmCase: 18ct Gold PlatedWatch Box: 180x180x95mmDesigned by: LIMITED EDITION ONLY ONELEOOWATCH, Geneva 2016Movement Year: ca.1855