UMF Ruhla Marriage Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970-1979
This UMF Ruhla marriage watch features a dial signed 'UMF RUHLA', 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. The light dial displays Arabic numerals, lance-style central hands, an outer minute track, and an open aperture showing the balance or escapement mechanism at the six o'clock position framed by a sub-seconds chapter ring.
Housed in a round polished metal case, the watch incorporates top-mounted winding hardware at the twelve o'clock position and horizontal T-bar style wire lugs attaching it to a black strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Marriage watch
- Maker
- UMF RUHLA
- Period
- 1970-1979
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- UMF Ruhla
Design
- Visible features
- • Dial is signed 'UMF RUHLA' inside a logo shield, with 'SATURN' below and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge. • Open aperture reveals the moving balance or escapement at 6 o'clock surrounded by sub-seconds markings. • Fluted crown is positioned at 12 o'clock above the upper lug attachment. • Case features horizontal T-bar articulated lugs mounted to a black textured strap.
- Dial Inscriptions and Layout
- Direct visual inspection shows that the "Dial is signed 'UMF RUHLA' inside a logo shield, with 'SATURN' below and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge." The dial displays Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, lance hands, and an "Open aperture reveals the moving balance or escapement at 6 o'clock surrounded by sub-seconds markings."
- Object Classification and Configuration
- The auction source lists this item as a "Marriage watch" under "UMF RUHLA" with the period designated as "1970-1979". In watch terminology, marriage watches represent recased or modified configurations rather than standard factory wristwatch releases. Observation of the piece shows that the "Case features horizontal T-bar articulated lugs mounted to a black textured strap." Additionally, a "Fluted crown is positioned at 12 o'clock above the upper lug attachment."
- Auction Context and Technical Documentation
- The listing was catalogued under auction lot "No. 98384772", categorized under "Men", and realized a hammer price where it was "Sold for €132". Specific movement caliber designations, movement serial numbers, case dimensions, and alloy specifications are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 98384772
- 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: Marriage watches are custom-assembled pieces combining original movements or dials with modern or adapted cases.
- Research required: Movement caliber and internal specifications are not visible in the provided image.