Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 37
IMHOF WORLD TIME DESK CLOCK Imhof, Swiss, No. 1412395. Made circa 1960. 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 and polished gilt bras, inclined base. D. Inclined brushed gilt annular chapter ring with applied gilted brass baton 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 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. 8.5 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |