NVA Marine Chronometer Glashütte Quartz Type DHI G8 1/74 Type 1-71 ca. 1974 running

Original GUB / NVA high-quality quartz ship / marine chronometer type 1-71 in mahogany wooden box from around 1974, precision instrument, quality watch in Glashütte Q1 quality - runs and functions

It is a very early model with serial number 1104, which is significantly larger than later models from 1976 onwards

MODEL: CHRONOMETER TYPE 1-71 - DHI G8 1/74

The GUB precision timekeeping instruments of VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) were designed for the harshest conditions at sea. They had to be easy to operate, position-independent, and offer the highest accuracy and reliability.

When changing the batteries (commercially available round cells), the clockworks could not be interrupted. An electronic voltage stabilizer ensures a consistent power supply to the oscillator, which uses a quartz crystal with a nominal frequency of 4.19 MHz.

The chronometer was calibrated using two measuring sockets and a disc trimmer that could be adjusted from the outside.

Year of manufacture: 1974, Reference number: DHI G8 1/74, Serial number : 1104, Clockwork : GUB Cal.71-01 made in DDR, type designation Precision Quartz - mechanical watch movement, quartz frequency 32,768Hz

Housing : hinged, top-glazed mahogany box with brass side handles, plaque with the serial number on the front

Bezel and lid are gold-plated with a high-quality hammer finish, behind the screwed bezel is a spring, under which the key for turning the hands is located

There is a reset button to synchronize the time with another source

Signature: Glashütter Quarz / Type 1-71 / DHI G8 1/74 made in GDR, Serial number: 1104, mineral glass

Case diameter: 20 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm, weight 3770 g, Dial with black Arabic numerals, gold-plated hands, second at 6 o'clock, 4 R20 batteries

This rare piece of (marine) watch history runs continuously (accuracy not tested)

EZ: 2 - barely noticeable, normal signs of age or wear, no scratches or damage, dial unrestored, flawless, mineral glass top, adjustment key included, mahogany box in good condition (see photos)