Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 34
IMHOF WORLD TIME DESK CLOCK Imhof, Swiss, No. 1334796. Made circa 1962. Fine and rare, 8-day going, world-time desk clock. To be sold without reserve
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 2,000 / EUR 900 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 7,500
C. Circular, brushed and polished gilt brass engraved with ?Schweizerische Bankgesellsschaft, 1862-1962?, inclined base. D. Inclined brushed gilted annular chapter ring with applied black baton indexes and Roman quarter-hour numerals, rotating silvered disc for the 24-hours, inner rotating gilt and blue world planisphere divided into sectors and with the names of 24 world cities and countries. Gilt dauphine hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, rack regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 11 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |