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DORNBLUTH & SOHN 99.2 Wristwatch. Excellent condition. RRP $8000 Dornblüth Watch

Estimated price for orientation: 5 850 $

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Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


For your consideration:DORNBLUTH & SOHN  model 99.2  wristwatch in excellent condition.  GERMAN MADE by a Family Run company, RRP $8000Relatively rare piece (Dirk Dorbluth only produces ~900 pieces/year, so you won't see many of these in "the wild").Craftsmanship & movement decoration is terrific (see pics).  Design is based on classic marine/deck chronometers. Heat Blued hands, minute track; power reserve.Hand engraved movement & balance cock (see pics)Watch is on excellent quality alligator strap with deployment clasp (MUHLE Nautische) Watch only!  Authenticity guaranteed.  Watch in 92%+ condition (few surface scratches, but no dings, etc). Please see pics: taken with x3 Loupe System to highlight any and all blemishes for full disclosure. Watch is in Melbourne. Please feel free to call me 0407812719 with any questions (or +61 407812719 from outside Australia).Please check my other watch auctions:  ZENITH RAINBOW FLYBACK & AZIMUTH RETROGRADETechnical details (courtesy of dornblueth.com)
The Caliber • The Caliber 99.2 is the first movement that was developed in the Dornblüth manufactory. With its three-wheel bevel gear mechanism and its subsidiary second driven indirectly below the train, it forms the basis of all following Dornblüth watches.Movement • Details of the movement Cal. 99.2: diameter: 37 mm • height: 4.4 mm • 20 rubies • power reserve indicator by means of the bevel gear differential • oversized eccentric second display, indirectly driven below the train by means of an intermediate gear, with friction spring and cantilevered second pinion • power reserve 50 hours (+/- 5%) • 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour • roségold plated three-quarter plate with • yellow gold hand-graving of manufactory name and serial number • Geneva stripe finish • retracing ratchet • double sunburst finish on the crown wheelsCase • solid nickel-free stainless steel, polished / burnished, double screw union • diameter: 42 mm • height: 11.5 mm • 1.6 mm sapphire glass on top, slightly domed and antireflected inside • screwed sapphire glass base • oversized crown with embossed manufactory nameDial • sterling silver with the grained, silky matte finished surface of historical deck watches • numerals and indices with black print • power reserve indicator at “3 o´clock” • oversized eccentric second display at “9 o´clock”Screws • flat polished, heat-blued, with beveled edges • Glucydur screw balance with Nivarox-1-Spring • swan-neck fine adjustment on the hand-engraved balance cockHands • steel, hand-polished and heat-blued