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Lebois & Co., Besancon, an 18 karat gold wrist chronograph, 17 jewels, manual winding, rhodium plated Valjoux cal. 22 movement with lever escapement in an 18 karat yellow gold case with black leather strap, arabic numeral and baton marker silver dial with 30 minute register at 3:00 and constant seconds at 9:00, polished silver index hands, 35mm, 42.8g TW
Condition
CASE: Dings and very fine scratches; Numerous small dents; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Case knife marks at edge of back; Pushers with wear and losses to plating; Acrylic crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Restored. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few spots of corrosion; Minor losses to plating on balance cock; Some steel components with minor rust; Lacking one dial foot screw; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Very low balance amplitude; Needs service. COMPLICATION: Chronograph mechanism complete, should function with proper service. ACCESSORIES: ,