Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 13
IMHOF
THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY WORLD CLOCK, BRASS
THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY WORLD CLOCK, BRASS
HKD 6,000 - 12,000
USD 780 - 1,550 / CHF 720 - 1,440TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 10,000
Fine and unusual, brass and ebonized wood, terrestrial globe table clock. Made in a limited edition in 1982.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand ImHof, Switzerland
Model The Royal Geographical Society World Clock
Year circa 1982.
Caliber 15
Dimensions 28 x 22 x 22 cm
Signature Signed on a brass plaque on the base
Notes
The “Royal Geographical Society World Clock” was designed by the British watchmaker Richard Good, with the goal of being able to view the time, at a glance, in all parts of the world. The clock was edited by the Franklin Mint Ltd., London; at the time, in 1980, the price was 1 995 guilders.
· Winding the movement
The clock must be wound up once every 7 days.You do this by turning the crown (globe knob) clock wise until it can’t go any further.
· Setting the time
You do that by pulling out the crown (globe/knob)) and then move it clockwise to the correct time near the viewfinder (visor).
· Setting the globe
Turn the globe by means of the brass plate until the correct time-zone is above the viewfinder (visor).Now the time in all parts of the world is visible.