Lot 297
Serial number 61853 which could be a No. 73. Dueber case tested as Sterling Silver, serial number 3100635. The Geneva Non-Magnetic Watch Company introduced the Badollet Model movements to the American market in 1887. This model, representing the finer quality of standard production, was manufactured at the factory of J.J. Badollet in Geneva, Switzerland. Early movements were marked Geneva Non-Magnetic Watch Co. Ld. until the company was reorganized under the Non-Magnetic Watch Co. of America name in 1888. This model was eventually referred to as the Model 1 in material catalogs. The Badollet Model was offered in four primary grades and one premium grade, adjusted by one of the most celebrated master adjusters in Switzerland, Alexis Favre. Badollet Model Grades: No. 71 Best Quality Nickel Movement; 20 finest quality Ruby Jewels in gold settings; Jeweled Centre; Exposed Pallets; Double Roller and Full Cap Jeweled Escapement; Accurately Adjusted to Temperature, Isochronism and six positions; Patent Regulator; Double Sunk Dial; finely finished throughout. No. 72 Fine Nickel Movement; 18 fine Ruby Jewels in gold settings; Centre Jeweled; Exposed Pallets; Double Roller Escapement; Escape Wheel Cap Jeweled; Adjusted to Temperature, Isochronism and four positions; Patent Regulator. No. 73 Nickel Movement; 16 Ruby Jewels in settings; Exposed Pallets; Double Roller Escapement; Adjusted to Temperature, Isochronism and two positions; Patent Regulator. No. 74 Nickel Movement; 15 Ruby Jewels; Exposed Pallets; Double Roller Escapement; Adjusted to Temperature and Isochronism; Patent Regulator. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 2" diameter Condition:
- Very Good Condition, non working.
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