German rare 14 carat gold master piece pocket watch Circa 1926

Gold open faced pocket watch by Kurt Weirich
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A German rare gold graduate’s piece – a masterpiece – made at the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, circa 1926.
Polished 14-carat gold case. Enamel dial with radial Arabic numerals, outer minutes track, subsidiary dial for the seconds, and spade hands. 3/4 plate movement, gold screw compensation balance. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 109 g
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Signed: Kurt Weirich, Eisenach, Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte i/SA
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Kurt Weirich received an award for an exquisite school watch with fine decorations and lavish gold chatons at his graduation ceremony at the German watchmaking school in April 1926; Weirich shared the prize with Hans Apel, one of the famous tourbillon makers trained by Helwig.