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New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 4
Wempe, Chronometerwerke, Hamburg, No. 6161, circa 1940. Fine, two-daymarine box chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,800 - 2,500 / CHF 2,800 - 4,000
Sold: USD 1,800
C. Two-tier, mahogany handles, front brass plate, brass bowl and gimbaled suspension. D. White, Arabic hour numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o?clock with the CW (Chronometerwerke) logo, upand- down indicator at 12 o?clock. Brass spade hands. M. 85 mm, nickeled full plate, turned pillars secured by screws, fusee and chain, Earnshaw spring detent escapement, 2-arm bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and 2 meantime adjusting nuts, helical balance spring with outer terminal curves. Dial and box signed. Dim: height, width and depth: 18 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-06 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Partially replaced |