Chronometer No. 7402 has completed regulating trials and is dispatched via armoured courier.
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HARTLEY & VANE
Chronométrie & Instruments de Précision • St. James’s, London
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DISPATCH ADVICE • REGISTRY NO. 7402
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Your commission has passed regulation and left our workshop.
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Dear Mr. Langford,
The final 360-hour rate trials for your Observatory Chronometer were completed this morning by Master Horologist M. Laurent. Its rate variance across five positions measured +1.2 seconds per diem, well within our Observatory standard.
The piece has been sealed in its English oak presentation vault alongside its hand-engraved calibration certificate, and transferred into the custody of Malca-Amit Armoured Couriers for insured transit to your residence.
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Consignment Reference: MA-LDN-88402-X • Requires government-issued photo ID upon handover.
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COMMISSION PARTICULARS — FOLIO NO. HV-2025-0842
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The St. James Observatory Chronometer, 40mm
Solid 950 Platinum Case • Grand Feu White Enamel Dial
Movement Calibre HV-09 • Hand-engraved Balance Cock
Individual Movement Number: Cal. 09-0044
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£34,500.00
Qty: 1
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Bespoke Mississippi Alligator Secondary Strap
Matte Midnight Navy • Custom 19/16mm Taper • Hand-stitched Silk Cord
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£620.00
Qty: 1
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Observatory Certification & Archival Ledger Entry
Kew 'A' protocol rate card • Lifetime ledger registration in London archive
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Complimentary
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Subtotal
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£35,120.00
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Insured Dedicated Freight (Malca-Amit Vault-to-Door)
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Included
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VAT (United Kingdom, 20%)
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£7,024.00
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Total Dispatched Value
Settled via Bank Wire • Paid in Full
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£42,144.00
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CONSIGNMENT DESTINATION
Arthur C. Langford, Esq.
The Old Rectory • Cheyne Walk
Chelsea, London SW3 5HN
United Kingdom
Delivery window: Thursday, 24 October 2025 • 09:00 – 12:00
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CARE & ARCHIVAL PROTOCOL
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Handover & Inspection
The wax seal on the exterior transport case must be intact upon presentation. Please inspect the integrity of the lead seal with the courier prior to counter-signing the ledger.
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Five-Year Regulation
Your timepiece includes full workshop servicing and escapement inspection every 60 months. We recommend a complimentary six-month timing check to settle the balance spring.
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Hartley & Vane Horlogers Ltd • Est. 1884 • London
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Workshop & Salons: 14 Mason’s Yard, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6BU, United Kingdom
Registered in England & Wales No. 04281903 • Registered VAT GB 491 8023 11
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