Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 98
Gub Two Day Marine Chronometer Glasshütter Uhrenbetriebe Glasshütte/Sa. (GUB), No. 7639. Made in the 1960's. Fine, mahogany two-day marine chronometer with Guillaume integral balance. To be sold without reserve
HKD 20,000 - 30,000
USD 2,500 - 3,800 / EUR 1,800 - 2,700
Sold: HKD 17,500
C. Two-body, with brass handles, glazed upper section with applied plaque, brass bowl and gimbaled suspension. D. Matte silvered with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and power reserve indication. Polished brass spade hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, 11 jewels, reversed fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw spring detent escapement with jeweled locking stone, two-arm Guillaume anibal-brass integral balance with cylindrical weights and two mean time adjusting nuts, freesprung alloy helical balance spring with terminal curves. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 18.5 x 18.5 x 18 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |