Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 265
IMHOF DESK COMPENDIUM Imhof, Swiss, No. 560802. Made circa 1960. Fine, 8-day going, revolving gilt-brass desk compendium with hygrometer, barometer, thermometer and compass. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,100 - 2,200 / EUR 800 - 1,700
C. Cube-form, textured with brushed and polished bezels, the sides with dials for the clock, barometer, thermometer and hygrometer, compass on the top, revolving on a tapered base. D. Textured gilt to match the case with applied gilt and black baton indexes. Black baton hands. M. Nickel, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial signed Imhof. Dim. 8.2 x 6 x 6 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |