Facsimile Junghans replica of the world's first pocket watch by Peter Henlein from 1590, the famous "Nuremberg Egg" on display at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, with original Junghans movement
Delivered in the desired full set with original packaging and instruction manual
Original size, original dial, original engravings on the dial as on the base: "PetrusHele me f. Norimb. 1590", beautiful patina
There are two different versions of these replicas on the collectors market, one with a mechanical movement and one with a Junghans quartz movement. The model in this offer is the Junghans quartz movement.
Description of the article:
A magnificent and unique piece of German and watch history: the "Nürnger Ei" by master watchmaker Peter Henlein
Built in 1590, this example is the first handy pocket watch in the world and can of course only be admired in a museum
In 1971, the Diehl company, also based in Nuremberg, had a facsimile reproduction produced in a small number of copies, faithful to every detail, with the permission of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum.
This facsimile watch has a quartz movement, which of course has nothing in common with the original, history-changing masterpiece, which filled the entire case
Like the original by master Peter Henlein, the facsimile has no second display but only a 24-hour display
Dial diameter: 50mm, case height: 45mm, the facsimile case is not cast like the original but elaborately turned from brass
High-quality, rare collector's item in original facsimile quality with preserved patina and engravings. Watch starts and runs continuously (battery recently replaced, accuracy not tested).
EZ: 2 - normal, age-related signs of wear and storage, tarnished
