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A varied collection of timepieces featuring a Sekonda hunter pocket watch with a chrome-plated case and an 18-jewel manual wind movement, the cream dial displaying black Roman numerals, a red XII, and a sub-seconds dial, marked Made in USSR. A Goldman open-face pocket watch with a gold-tone metal case featuring a detailed steam locomotive engraving to the reverse, the dial marked Antimagnetic, Shock Resistant, and Lifetime Mainspring. A hunter-cased pocket watch with a cover decorated with a high-relief leaping trout motif on a textured silver-tone ground. An open-faced skeletonized watch with an exposed central movement and white chapter ring with Roman numerals, attached to a fob with a sunburst-patterned medal. A vintage open-face pocket watch movement with a 15-jewel Swiss made movement marked Brevets 82806 82805 and Two Adjt. A novelty die-cast silver-tone model of a motorcycle incorporating a small clock face. A Soxon miniature twin-bell alarm clock in a white case. A modern quartz pocket watch housed in a black zippered leather travel case. The collection also includes several pendant and pocket watches in various decorative gold and silver-tone cases and a transparent plastic bag containing assorted horological components such as movement plates and case backs.
Condition report:
The collection is in mixed condition. One vintage pocket watch dial is severely cracked and damaged. General surface wear, scratches, tarnishing, and brassing/loss of plating are visible throughout the lot, consistent with age and use. Movements have not been tested for timekeeping accuracy or mechanical functionality; many pieces are likely to require professional servicing or restoration.
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