#152 • F Wuilleumier, rare self-winding watch w/winding indicator, 51mm

Part of 260618 - "Time For Summer" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - June 11 - 18 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $700.00

Status: Sold

EPW - F. Wuilleumier, Swiss, unsigned but marked to mvt with this firm's registered trademark of F.W.R. initials and symbol, rare self-winding watch with winding indicator, 51mm, gunmetal OF original case, gold capped thumb catches and hinges, gilt inner bezel rim, white enamel DS impressed dial, self-winding but with provision also for KW, pin-set, cylinder escapement, 10J, gilt mvt, s#22708 within case. A rarely seen and interesting self-winding watch, this is the first example of this style by Wuilleumier which our firm has handled. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good self-winding function, good winding indicator function, setting mechanism is quite still, overhaul recommended to address setting function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with uneven toning and areas of light cloudy haze, scratch at center from contact with self winding mechanism, some oxide to steelwork; dial with poorly patched edge chip at 9 and associated glued chip adjacent, few fine to micro-fine scratches, tiny edge flake under bezel at 1:30; missing hour hand, fine-plus seconds hand and indicator hand with oxide, fine minute hand with ample oxide and finish loss; case light medium wear, evident solder repair to rear hinge visible internally, gold cap detail to olivette with areas of full loss, some oxide throughout; tight gold-filled bow with some deep nicks, replacement crown shows little wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400 JH-78920