German gilt verge pocket watch by Peter Henlein Circa 1540

Gilt verge watch by Peter Henlein
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A German gilt verge watch, circa 1540. The so called Henlein watch of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Neurenberg. Named after Peter Henlein and possibly originating in his workshop, the direct association of this watch with Henlein has long been controversial. Steel verge movement. Engraved gilt dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, single steel hand. Plain case.
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Diameter: –
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Signed: Peter Henlein
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Peter Henlein was born in Neurenberg, 1485, and died there in August 1542. He was a German clockmaker and locksmith. He built the first portable watch between 1504 and 1508. This pocket watch could keep running for 40 hours before it needed to be rewinded.