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GRO, exceptional early French lever escapement w/ parachute shock cap and temperature compensation curb, fine steel escape wheel, excellent gilding, beautifully engraved cuvette w/ fine key scratches around holes, exceptional and detailed miniature painting of Napoleon rallying his troops across a bridge; the enamel painting quality is exquisite, the enamel having only one small corner chip at the left and surface scratches to the glaze; the enamel is original and unrestored; the subject matter and execution make for a very desirable collectible; dial is perfect save for tiniest edge flecks at 2 and 9 concealed under bezel, a small chip to the crystal, ultra-fine original hands, little wear to the case
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