UMF Ruhla Saturn Marriage Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970-1979
This item is an individual marriage wristwatch catalogued under Catawiki lot number 97637726 and attributed by the source to the period 1970–1979. The watch features a black dial marked 'UMF RUHLA' inside an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge.
It displays Arabic numerals, metallic hands, and an open aperture at the 9 o'clock position showing movement components within a sub-seconds track. The movement is mounted in an oversized polished circular case with articulated T-bar style lugs, an onion winding crown at approximately 2 o'clock, and a black leather 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
- • Black dial inscribed 'UMF RUHLA' within an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. • Open dial aperture revealing movement parts positioned at approximately 9 o'clock. • Polished circular metal case featuring articulated T-bar lugs. • Onion crown located around the 2 o'clock position. • Fitted with a black leather strap with white stitching on the underside.
- Identity and Listing Designation
- The item is catalogued under Catawiki auction lot number 97637726 with the title line 'UMF RUHLA - Marriage watch - No Reserve Price - Men - 1970-1979'. It is described as a marriage watch assigned to the brand 'UMF RUHLA' and categorized for men. The source provides a period attribution of '1970-1979'. It also notes that the lot was offered without a reserve price and sold for €150.
- Visual Dial and Case Observations
- Visual observations record a black dial bearing the inscriptions 'UMF RUHLA' within an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. An open aperture revealing movement parts is positioned at approximately 9 o'clock. The timepiece is fitted in a polished circular metal case featuring articulated T-bar lugs. It includes an onion-style crown located around the 2 o'clock position and is mounted on a black leather strap with white stitching on the underside.
- Documentation and Technical Limitations
- The available documentation consists of basic listing metadata and summary titles. Specific movement caliber numbers, case dimensions, internal movement markings, and the origin or date of the custom casing assembly are not recorded in this source. Because the piece is identified as a marriage watch, original factory configurations and the exact relationship between the dial, movement, and modern casing cannot be determined solely from the listing title and recorded observations.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 97637726
- 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: Catalogued as a marriage watch; original pocket watch or movement pairing with the modern casing and dial is custom or altered.
- Research required: Source provides minimal description beyond auction listing parameters.