125 - German Watchmaking School - School Precision Clock

German Watchmaking School - School Precision Clock (*) An attractive and rare precision seconds pendulum clock with an 8-day power reserve—a school clock from the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte, manufactured by Adolf Bartels Movm. No. 3099, Dimensions 1500 mm, circa 1910, Origin: Germany Case: Walnut. Dial: Regulator dial, silvered. Movement: Rectangular brass movement, weight-driven, Graham escapement with adjustable pallets set with inlaid sapphires, pendulum spring suspension, double-cylinder Invar-rod pendulum designed by Prof. Strasser Adolf Bartels (from Lokstedt near Hamburg) was a German watchmaker and student at the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte (DUS). He completed his training and further education there around 1910. In collector circles and watchmaking history, he is primarily known for this exceptional school-precision seconds pendulum clock and his escapement model, which he crafted during his time at the renowned Saxon watchmaking school. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working condition, cleaning recommended.