1,908 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 4, 2001
Welcome to the forum. Congratulations. It is a beautiful Art Deco PW with a cal 77 Chronomètre from 1920, with box and papers. Can you post of an image of the case back engravings, if any? The dial needs attention and the movement probably needs cleaning and oiling.
5 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 13, 2013
clepsydra Wrote:Welcome to the forum. Congratulations. It is a beautiful Art Deco PW with a cal 77 Chronomètre from 1920, with box and papers. Can you post of an image of the case back engravings, if any? The dial needs attention and the movement probably needs cleaning and oiling.
Thanks a lot for your quick answer and information. No engravings in the case back. I'll look for a watchmaker in my area to do the maintenance.
2,626 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 20, 2007
Absolutely stunning piece, in need of some attention. It's best to send it back (watch only - hang on to the box and papers) to Schaffhausen via an AD or a Boutique, for a service.
IWC will quote you for the service, and eventual dial replacement and/or restoration.
It wont be cheap, but definitely a worthwhile investment in a family heirloom.
5 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 13, 2013
8541 Wrote:Absolutely stunning piece, in need of some attention. It's best to send it back (watch only - hang on to the box and papers) to Schaffhausen via an AD or a Boutique, for a service.
IWC will quote you for the service, and eventual dial replacement and/or restoration.
It wont be cheap, but definitely a worthwhile investment in a family heirloom.
Thanks for your comments and advices. I'll try to get an estimate for this service from IWC, to see if I can assume it.
5 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 13, 2013
Ralph Ehrismann Wrote:This is a very nice caliber 77 pocket watch. (my favorit) What is quite rare: it is ina IWC case. Most of them are in cresarow cases.
Nelson, I'm not Ralph (for sure) but CresArrow cases just were made in the US,in many styles. The way Ralph told here presumably was by the Probus stamp on the inside of the caseback.
Of the Calibre 77s reportedly one lot, of 600, were cased in Schaffhausen. I don't know if that's true, but Probus Scafusia cased cal. 77s are rare; I'm lucky to aso have one.
Some photos:
I think the watch needs some maintenance, any advice?
Any info about the concrete model & manufacture date would be appreciate.
Thanks in advance,
Carlos
Congratulations. It is a beautiful Art Deco PW with a cal 77 Chronomètre from 1920, with box and papers.
Can you post of an image of the case back engravings, if any?
The dial needs attention and the movement probably needs cleaning and oiling.
clepsydra
ad fontes...
Last edited: 13 January, 2013 - 19:05
Thanks a lot for your quick answer and information. No engravings in the case back. I'll look for a watchmaker in my area to do the maintenance.
Best regards,
Carlos
A dial restoration made outside IWC, will reduce its value, IMHO.
clepsydra
ad fontes...
IWC will quote you for the service, and eventual dial replacement and/or restoration.
It wont be cheap, but definitely a worthwhile investment in a family heirloom.
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
Thanks for your comments and advices. I'll try to get an estimate for this service from IWC, to see if I can assume it.
Best regards,
Carlos
What is quite rare: it is ina IWC case.
Most of them are in cresarow cases.
Nice find
RAlph
There is no time in the now it's time for a watch.
Thanks for comments Ralph!
Thanks, Nelson
Of the Calibre 77s reportedly one lot, of 600, were cased in Schaffhausen. I don't know if that's true, but Probus Scafusia cased cal. 77s are rare; I'm lucky to aso have one.
Regards, Michael
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