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Thomas Russell & Son, one of the largest and most famous Liverpool watchmakers of the period, this being a relatively early keyless watch by the firm. These center-seconds watches with a balance brake, often inappropriately called 'chronographs,' allow the watch to be set and started to time, to the second, from a master time source such as a longcase clock. This is a convenience that nearly all watches do not have, including chronometers.This particular watch dates to 1884, indicated by the Date Letter Mark stamped inside the covers, along with the Chester Assay office mark and gold seals. The hunter case is remarkably heavy, with a total gold content of 60 grams. The unique watch number 77272 is repeated on the dial, case and movement. Its overall condition after more than 130 years is absolutely exceptional, with no major imperfections to the case, dial or movement, only slight evidence of age. This is one of the rarest a breath taking watches we've had in a long time, definitely a timepiece well worth among the best collections and museums.
► CASE Authentic Tho. Russell & Son, made in England Full Hunter 18K Solid Rose Gold Gold Content: 60 grams (around $1600 in scrap metal value) Original 'onion' style crown and round-shaped bow, stamped with 18k gold seal & Standard crown mark Diameter: 50.5 mm (2") Thickness: 14.5 mm (0.6") Pin-set button on the rim between 3 and 4 o'clock Seconds balance brake also on the rim by 5 o'clock Condition: Really excellent. Guilloche finish on covers shows only subtle wear. Light signs of age and wear, no major imperfections Hallmarks: (stamped inside all covers) 18k gold seal, Standard crown mark, Chester assay office mark and Date letter mark Stamped inside all covers 'TR' maker's mark (Thomas Russell) Reference number: 77272, also found on the dial and movement Total weight: 118.8 grams - 4.2 oz.
► DIAL White enamel Condition: Factory Original, no visible imperfections Hands: Original blued steel hour spade and minute whip Markers: Black Roman numerals Outer detailed minute track Seconds: Center seconds with balance brake Signature: 77272
► MOVEMENT Original Tho. Russell & Son Manual wind, pin-set Central Seconds with balance brake for precise time setting Condition: Remarkable. Working well and keeping good time, with all of its components functioning well Serial number 77272 Siganture: Tho Russell & Son, 24 Sandon Brgs, Liverpool, Makers to the Queen Watch manufactured in 1884 ** The pictures are part of the description, please check carefully before bidding or purchasing **
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