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FHF Système Glashütte Marriage Watch

Partially verified

This object is a men's marriage wristwatch catalogued under FHF (Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon) and Système Glashütte, attributed by the source to the 1901–1949 period. The timepiece features a white dial inscribed with 'Système Glashütte' in cursive script below the 12 o'clock position. The display includes stylized Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and dark hands, along with a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock. The round metal case is fitted with extended T-bar lugs secured with screws and a winding crown at 3 o'clock.

Dial and case view of the FHF Système Glashütte marriage wristwatch
Dial and case view of the FHF Système Glashütte marriage wristwatch — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Marriage wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
91397497
Source-reported date
1901-1949
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial Presentation and Physical Condition

The timepiece presents a white dial marked with stylized Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer track. Directly beneath the 12 o'clock marker, the dial is inscribed with 'Système Glashütte' in script lettering. A small seconds subdial is positioned above 6 o'clock and is calibrated with Arabic numerals at ten-second increments.

Visual inspection of the dial surface indicates physical wear, specifically a visible network of hairline cracks situated between the 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions. The watch displays dark hands and features a fluted winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position of the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial inscribed 'Système Glashütte' in script below the 12 o'clock marker”
  • “Small seconds subdial located above 6 o'clock calibrated in Arabic ten-second numerals”
  • “Visible network of hairline cracks in the dial surface between 4 and 5 o'clock”
  • “Fluted winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position”

Case Architecture and Marriage Configuration

The watch features a round polished metal case fitted with articulated T-bar style lugs secured by screws. A fluted winding crown is positioned at 3 o'clock.

The lot is catalogued by the source as a 'Marriage Watch'. The source record does not document specific case metal composition, hallmarks, or case manufacturer information.

Evidence for this section
  • “Round polished metal case with articulated T-bar style lugs secured by screws”
  • “Fluted winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position”
  • “Marriage Watch”

Attribution and Mechanical Limitations

The source catalogues the lot under the title 'FHF - Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon - Système Glashütte' and assigns it to the period '1901-1949'. However, the dial itself displays only the inscription 'Système Glashütte' without an explicit FHF signature.

The movement calibre, mechanical specifications, and internal marks are not documented or pictured in the available source data. Consequently, any underlying maker attribution to FHF remains a source-reported claim that is not corroborated by visible dial markings.

Evidence for this section
  • “FHF - Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon”
  • “Système Glashütte”
  • “1901-1949”
  • “White dial inscribed 'Système Glashütte' in script below the 12 o'clock marker”

Open research questions

  • What specific movement calibre and maker stamps exist beneath the caseback to confirm the FHF attribution?
  • What metal composition or hallmarks are stamped on the interior or exterior of the case?
  • Is the dial enamel on copper, which would explain the hairline cracking between 4 and 5 o'clock?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for FHF Système Glashütte Marriage Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Lot Number91397497“No. 91397497”
Maker AttributionFHF - Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon“FHF - Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon”
Dial SignatureSystème Glashütte“Système Glashütte”
Watch TypeMarriage Watch“Marriage Watch”
Period1901-1949“1901-1949”
Gender CategorizationMen“Men”
Hammer Price€121“Sold for €121”

Visible details

  • White dial inscribed 'Système Glashütte' in script below the 12 o'clock marker
  • Small seconds subdial located above 6 o'clock calibrated in Arabic ten-second numerals
  • Visible network of hairline cracks in the dial surface between 4 and 5 o'clock
  • Round polished metal case with articulated T-bar style lugs secured by screws
  • Fluted winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • Marriage watches typically incorporate an older pocket watch movement fitted into a modern wristwatch case; internal movement calibre, case material, and originality are unverified from the front view.
  • Maker attribution to FHF (Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon) is source-reported and not visible on the dial.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Watches for Sale in Online Auctions - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7d345fa116

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