Overview
Up for sale is an authentic, vintage Baume & Mercier 21-Jewel automatic
watch head assembly (movement, dial, and hands only; no outer case or crown
stem included). This assembly is being sold strictly for parts, repair, or
as a high-quality cosmetic donor for vintage watch restoration.
Cosmetic Condition (Very Good):
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Dial: The original dial is in
very good vintage condition, featuring exceptionally clean text, crisp markers,
and minimal age-related or water degradation. Perfect for rescuing a
watch with a ruined face.
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Hands: Features a complete,
unbent set of all three original gold-plated hands (hour, minute, and
central sweep-seconds) in very good cosmetic shape.
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Dial Feet: Intact and firmly
attached to the main engine block.
Mechanical Condition (Spares/Repair):
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This movement is not currently working or
ticking on its own.
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Diagnostic Test Results: The
large central-rotor automatic weight spins smoothly and freely around its
pivot. When manually nudged with a toothpick, the balance wheel and hairspring
move smoothly and freely, indicating the balance pivots are physically intact.
However, the movement does not transfer or store power to tick independently
(likely requiring a new mainspring or a deep cleaning/service to resolve dried,
gummy vintage oils).
Specifications:
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Brand: Baume & Mercier
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Movement Type:
Traditional Central-Rotor Automatic
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Jewels: 21 Jewels
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Components Included:
Complete movement, original dial, hour hand, minute hand, and sweep-second
hand.
Please study the photos carefully as they form part
of the description. Shipped securely via padded tracking to ensure the delicate
balance wheel and exposed hands remain protected in transit.
