German brass Glashütte chronometer of the German Navy Circa 1925

Extremely fine Glashütte chronometer
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An extremely fine numbered Glashütte chronometer of the German Navy, made by Franz Lidecke in Geestemünde, Germany, circa 1925. The chronometer comes in a three part mahogany case with glazing in which it is gimbal suspended. The original silvered dial has Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock, a power reserve indicator at twelve o’clock and gold hands. The movement has a detent chronometer escapement with helical hairspring, a large Richard Griesbach chronometer balance with four helical weights and two weight screws.
Dial and wooden case have matching numbers and are signed.
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Dimensions: 240 x 240 x 240 mm (transport box with carrying strap) and
190 x 190 x 190 mm (wooden case)
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Signed: Franz Lidecke, Geestemünde
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Franz Lidecke

Franz Lidecke learned the craftsmanship from his father, from 1893 to 1894 he completed an apprenticeship in the master class of the German Watchmaking School Glashütte and received a certificate of recognition from the Großmann Foundation.