Bonhams : Roger Smith. A fine and exceptionally rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication and co-axial escapement Series 2, Commission Piece No.20-C, Purch

Bonhams : Roger Smith. A fine and exceptionally rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication and co-axial escapement Series 2, Commission Piece No.20-C, Purchased January 2011

Model: Series 2, Commission Piece No.20-C Date: Purchased January 2011 Movement: 28-jewel English finished gilded and frosted manual wind, Co-Axial escapement, free sprung quadradjust balance, raised barrel bridge, gold chatons and cocks, hand engraved No.20-C and MMXI Dial: Engine turned silver, black Roman numerals to brushed surround, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, up/down power reserve indication at 10, 18K gold pointed baton hands, blued steel power reserve hand Case: Polished round, exhibition back secured by 6 screws Strap/Bracelet: Tan brown Roger Smith alligator leat

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Bonhams : Roger Smith. A fine and exceptionally rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication and co-axial escapement Series 2, Commission Piece No.20-C, Purchased January 2011 continues to generate interest among collectors and enthusiasts. According to bonhams.com, the development reflects broader trends in the watch industry.