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MUSEUM 18k gold Frederic Nicoud half hunter doctor's "MEMENTO MORI" SKULL watch

Estimated price for orientation: 4 500 $

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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  


Dear customers,I am happy to offer directly from my private collection this very important  18k gold Frederic Nicoud Chaux de Fonds half hunter doctor's "Memento Mori" smiling skull pocket watch&matching chain fob&gold key c1870's.
 A MUSEUM QUALITY masterpiece! PRISTINE CONDITION! Unusual half hunter gold case,coin edge. On the gold cuvette signed "Patent Lever/ Full Jewelled/ N19170/ Fred Nicoud, Chaux de Fonds." The watch is 60g heavy,44 mm in diameter. Outstanding HIGH GRADE detached lever movement! Fully jeweled movement,Breguet hairspring,big compensateing balance wheel, precision regulator,ruby end stone on the balance,blue steel screws. Perfect working order! The watch comes with the matching 14k gold filled chain fob and with the original matching 18k solid gold fancy key. AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED! The smiling skull  is a link to the venerable tradition of the "memento mori"(remember you will die) - an object designed to remind us that life is brief and that we should seize the moment while we are here.
The watch comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY!
 I am an eBay member c1999 with flawless reputation,so buy with confidence.If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee.