Glashütte Original - 1900-1949

Antique Rose Gold 585 14K High-Quality Mechanical First-class precision gentlemen's pocket watch from the German Anchor Clock Factory JULIUS ASSMANN Glashütte i/Sa The rare one of the first edition investment-grade collector's watch from the German Reich 1902 years Julius Assmann Glashütte i/Sa Precision pocket watch "Society of United Swiss Watch Manufacturers Union Horlogère" based in Biel. Subsequently, from 1902, large quantities of inexpensive raw movements were also imported from the Swiss company "Le Coultre & Cie." from Châtel in a low production stage and upgraded with components of the Glashütte precision watchmaking, such as with Breguet hairsprings, compensation escapements, and swan-neck fine regulation. At the same time, these watches also feature moustache balance with visible pallets in the Glashütte gold alloy, but also in steel. The Glashütte escapement is occasionally used. The bridge movement has 15 jewels and a diameter of 42.3 mm, corresponding to 19 ligne. The height of the movement is 7.7 mm. The movements are finely grained gold-plated. Complete with original case and guarantee card, an issued, open precision pocket watch from the J. Assmann company with a bridge movement in a gold case with fineness 585. The manufacture of watches with these movements began at the J. Assmann company only in 1902. The raw movements were supplied exclusively by the Swiss company Le Coultre and finished finely in the J. Assmann firm. With a bridge movement of 15 jewels, a compensation balance with gold screws, a Breguet spring with terminal curve, and a escapement with moustache anchor. The grain-gold movement was produced without Rücker fine regulation, which does not signify a loss of quality, as the regulation was done using the designated gold screws in the balance ring. With the work and case number, this is one of the earliest still-preserved precision pocket watches of the J. Assmann firm with a bridge movement, made in 1902/1903. Serial number: 222678 Case: Three-cover solid rose gold 585 14K stamped (dust cap made of Douple) Movement: Julius Assmann Glashütte i/Sa made in Germany Hand-wound yellow-gold-manufactory Bridge movement features jumping minute counter, gold anchor, gold anchor wheel, large Glashütte gold screws compensation balance and Breguet hairspring with 15 jewels. Power reserve: 30 hours. Movement number: 222678. Dial: White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and 3 blue hands, signed: J-ASSMANN, GLASHÜTTE I/SACHSEN Glass: Plexiglass Diameter: 52 mm, Thickness 12 mm, Weight: 89.5 g. Condition: The watch is in used good condition, small signs of wear. The movement runs very well – very good rate and values with amplitude on a time-rate test. Delivery: will be with the original Glashütte box and original authenticity certificate, new replacement mainspring, receipt (overhaul certificate) from jeweler O. Hiller Karlsruhe: movement overhauled on 24.08.1966. (The case number on the certificate has been filled in with an old ink pen). Shipping with DHL Express.

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