Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 36
IMHOF WORLD TIME DESK CLOCK Imhof, Swiss, No. 1612446. Made in the 1960's. Fine and rare, 8-day going, world-time desk clock. To be sold without reserve
HKD 8,000 - 10,000
USD 1,000 - 1,300 / EUR 800 - 1,000
Sold: HKD 6,250
C. Circular, brushed gilt bras with a thick domed crystal creating a lens effect. D. Brushed gilt annular chapter ring with painted black dart indexes and Roman quarter-hour numerals, rotating silvered disc for the 24-hours, inner rotating gilt and silver world planisphere divided into sectors and with the names of 24 world countries and cities. 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. 8 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |