18K Hunt & Roskell Superb Quality English Helical Hairspring, Detent Chronometer Pocket Watch

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Admirable 18K Hunt & Roskell Superb Quality English Helical Hairspring, Detent Chronometer Pocket Watch
Manufacturer: Hunt & Roskell  Location:  London, England; Type: Man’s; Serial # 11179; Circa Date: 1885
CASE: 16 Size, 50mm, hunter case, 18K yellow, floral decorations, signed “A. S.”
DIAL: White, porcelain/single sunk, Roman numerals, spade hands, signed “Hunt & Roskell, London.”
MOVT: 16 Jewel, stem-set, No. 11179, chronometer, helical hairspring, gilt, full plate, signed.
CONDITIONS:
C 3 (The case is in very good condition)
D 2 (The dial is in perfect condition)
M 2 (The movement is in perfect condition)
R 8-1/2 (#1 is considered common to #10, which is extremely rare)
78 dwts. (122 grams) T. W. Hunt & Roskell were a successful partnership and sold many fine timepieces. The pocket chronometer was one of their specialties. This extra special example shows why they were so successful. Fancy carved case, seconds at 9:00 o’clock dial and quality second to none. Wow – outstanding!