Night Watchman's clock - Brass - 1930-1940
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JSGUS industrial stopwatch from Schwenningen with a brass case and tambour movement, mechanical anchor escapement with a 1/100 minute scale, serial no. 27486, circa 1930–1940, supplied with a leather case and winding key, fully functional.
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Origin:
The watch comes from a private collection disposal and has been carefully inspected. It is from an estate or collector’s stock and offered in its current condition.
JSGUS (Schwenningen, founded 1888) – Industrial stopwatch in a drum case – Leather case with strap – Serial No. 27486 – approx. pre-1950
Rare original JSGUS industrial stopwatch from Schwenningen (Baden-Württemberg), manufactured by the traditional JSGUS manufactory (founded 1888), known for precise timekeeping instruments in industry, workshops and aviation.
This model is housed in a robust, portable aluminum drum case – designed for professional use under demanding conditions. Such configurations were typically used in production facilities, technical installations and test stands.
The watch features a mechanical anchor movement with addition function and 1/100-minute scale. It runs perfectly and measures with precision.
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Technical note:
The winding key for winding the watch is present and functions flawlessly.
The separate key for rear hand adjustment (setting the time) is not present.
The stopwatch still runs perfectly.
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Technical features
• Manufacturer: JSGUS, Schwenningen
• Serial number: 27486 (probably pre-1950)
• Movement: Mechanical, anchor escapement
• Display: 1/100-minute, addition function
• Case: aluminum drum case
• Fully functional
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Delivery contents
• Original leather case
• Winding key for winding the watch (present)
Note:
The separate key for rear hand adjustment is not present.
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Condition
The stopwatch is in a very good, age-appropriate condition with authentic patina. No restoration, but an original industrial instrument with history. The movement runs smoothly.
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Collector relevance
Original, preserved JSGUS industrial drum-stopwatches with leather case are clearly rarer than classic hand-stopwatches. The combination of functional mechanics, original case and industrial design makes this piece particularly interesting for collectors of:
• Historical industrial instruments
• Aviation and technology history
• German precision mechanics
An authentic timekeeping instrument from German industrial culture – functional, historical and collectible.
Shipping & handling:
Shipping is carried out via the Catawiki-TrustHands system according to the guidelines. Processing and shipping occur within up to 3 business days after payment.
Documentation:
After the sale is completed, the watch will be documented before shipping with detailed photos and a short functional video.
Origin:
The watch comes from a private collection disposal and has been carefully inspected. It is from an estate or collector’s stock and offered in its current condition.
JSGUS (Schwenningen, founded 1888) – Industrial stopwatch in a drum case – Leather case with strap – Serial No. 27486 – approx. pre-1950
Rare original JSGUS industrial stopwatch from Schwenningen (Baden-Württemberg), manufactured by the traditional JSGUS manufactory (founded 1888), known for precise timekeeping instruments in industry, workshops and aviation.
This model is housed in a robust, portable aluminum drum case – designed for professional use under demanding conditions. Such configurations were typically used in production facilities, technical installations and test stands.
The watch features a mechanical anchor movement with addition function and 1/100-minute scale. It runs perfectly and measures with precision.
⸻
Technical note:
The winding key for winding the watch is present and functions flawlessly.
The separate key for rear hand adjustment (setting the time) is not present.
The stopwatch still runs perfectly.
⸻
Technical features
• Manufacturer: JSGUS, Schwenningen
• Serial number: 27486 (probably pre-1950)
• Movement: Mechanical, anchor escapement
• Display: 1/100-minute, addition function
• Case: aluminum drum case
• Fully functional
⸻
Delivery contents
• Original leather case
• Winding key for winding the watch (present)
Note:
The separate key for rear hand adjustment is not present.
⸻
Condition
The stopwatch is in a very good, age-appropriate condition with authentic patina. No restoration, but an original industrial instrument with history. The movement runs smoothly.
⸻
Collector relevance
Original, preserved JSGUS industrial drum-stopwatches with leather case are clearly rarer than classic hand-stopwatches. The combination of functional mechanics, original case and industrial design makes this piece particularly interesting for collectors of:
• Historical industrial instruments
• Aviation and technology history
• German precision mechanics
An authentic timekeeping instrument from German industrial culture – functional, historical and collectible.
Shipping & handling:
Shipping is carried out via the Catawiki-TrustHands system according to the guidelines. Processing and shipping occur within up to 3 business days after payment.
Documentation:
After the sale is completed, the watch will be documented before shipping with detailed photos and a short functional video.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Night Watchman's clock
Model
(J. Schlenker-Grube, Schwenningen) - Industrial stopwatch - drum watch - leather case, strap Ref:
Material
Brass
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940
Weight
1 kg
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