Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 146

Imhof, retailed by Bucherer, Swiss, No. 1564958, Ref. 70 408. Made circa 1960. A fine and rare 8 day going brass desk clock in the shape of a globe. To be sold without reserve

HKD 7,500 - 15,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 22,500

C. Brass circular base decorated with a star representing the cardinal points, surmounted by a globe representing the world , surrounded by a brass helm inspired rim with applied zodiac signs. D. Silver, applied Arabic and dot indexes. M. Cal. 244, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial signed, case numbered. Diam. 15. 5 cm, height 13 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original