Herrmann Bark Kiel Kriegsmarine Torpedo Laufzeit Stoppuhr
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1939-1945
This object is a Kriegsmarine torpedo stopwatch, attributed to the World War II era. It features a 55mm diameter case with a hinged back cover and an inner dust cover.
The white dial is signed "Herm. Bark Kiel" and includes black Arabic numerals for the main timing scale, with a smaller subsidiary register at the top. The vendor identifies Hermann Bark of Kiel as a supplier of chronometers and specialty clocks to the Kriegsmarine during the war. The piece is described as having "no 2780" engraved on the rear. Its operational status is reported as functional, with signs of usage consistent with age, categorized as condition "EZ 2".
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Stoppuhr
- Maker
- Herrmann Bark Kiel
- Function
- Torpedo laufzeit Stoppuhr
- Markings
- Kriegsmarine eagle and M
- Construction
- Dreideckeluhr
- Case Diameter
- 55mm
- Dial Signature
- Herm. Bark Kiel
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Herrmann Bark Kiel
Design
- Visible features
- • 55mm case diameter • Engraved eagle and swastika Kriegsmarine emblem • White dial with subsidiary seconds dial • Fluted crown with pendant ring
- Condition and Status
- The auction description reports that the stopwatch is currently in a functional state. The seller notes that the watch is able to start and run, although the specific timing precision has not been assessed or verified for this listing. The cosmetic condition of the piece is rated as EZ 2. This rating is supported by the seller's observation that the item displays minor, expected traces of age and wear resulting from its previous use, while remaining in an authentic state.
- Dial and Case Construction
- The stopwatch is housed in a 55mm diameter case, described as a three-part construction featuring an inner protective dust cover for the movement. The case exhibits signs of age and previous usage, identified by the seller as condition grade EZ 2. The dial is finished in white and retains its original, unrestored condition. It displays Arabic numerals for the timing indications and is signed centrally near the bottom with the text "Herm. Bark Kiel". The display includes an auxiliary seconds register positioned at the top of the dial face.
- Military Markings and Provenance
- The exterior of the case back serves as the primary indicator of its military provenance. Following the emblem is the letter "M" and the individual identifier "No 2780". The vendor states that Hermann Bark, based in Kiel, served as a primary supplier for various precision timekeeping instruments, including chronometers and special-purpose clocks, for the German naval forces during the Second World War.
Identification
- Serial number
- No 2780
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Operational accuracy is not tested or guaranteed
- Research required: Manufacturing date is estimated based on the historical period attribution