Ger. D. Wempe Two-day Chronometer

Ger. D. Wempe Two-day Chronometer, c. 1940-45, no. 3132, 4 1/2-in. dia. screw bezel enclosing the silvered matte arabic numeral dial with gilt hands, up/down indicator and double circle minute subsidiary dial, marked "Gerh. D. Wempe/Hamburg/Abt. Chronometer-Werke," unusual Swiss lever, free-sprung, helical hairspring and bimetallic compensation balance wheel with four weights and two regulating screws, balance wheel with R. Griesbach markings, all housed in a hinged mahogany box with original tipsy key, box wd. 7 1/2 in. Provenance: Collection of Bernhard W. Stoeber. Note: Ebauche most likely made by Lange & Sohne in Glashutte/Sa. Estimate $1,200-1,800 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.