Lot 72 , A Glashutte 56 hour marine chronometer, 8in.

A Glashutte 56 hour marine chronometer, no.11945, factory records indicating this was delivered to Poland in 1973, 8in.
Estimate £600-800

Overall very good clean condition, movement going although not tested for timekeeping, minute hand slightly bent out of shape, but no other faults noted, comes with letter to Glashutte dated 2004 asking for details of the clock which is inscribed delivered to Poland 29th August 1972, also invoices from Brown & Perring for new main spring and constant tension strip and barrel core comp date 1990. All brass work is in good condition but for the key which has some green oxidisation.


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Sold for £600