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UMF Ruhla Marriage Watch

Partially verified

This UMF Ruhla marriage watch features a dial signed 'UMF RUHLA', 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. The light dial displays Arabic numerals, lance-style central hands, an outer minute track, and an open aperture showing the balance or escapement mechanism at the six o'clock position framed by a sub-seconds chapter ring. Housed in a round polished metal case, the watch incorporates top-mounted winding hardware at the twelve o'clock position and horizontal T-bar style wire lugs attaching it to a black strap.

Three-quarter view of the UMF Ruhla Saturn marriage wristwatch
Three-quarter view of the UMF Ruhla Saturn marriage wristwatch — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Marriage wristwatch
Maker / attribution
UMF Ruhla
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
98384772
Source-reported date
1970-1979
Country
Germany

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

Object Classification and Configuration

The auction source lists this item as a "Marriage watch" under "UMF RUHLA" with the period designated as "1970-1979". In watch terminology, marriage watches represent recased or modified configurations rather than standard factory wristwatch releases.

Observation of the piece shows that the "Case features horizontal T-bar articulated lugs mounted to a black textured strap." Additionally, a "Fluted crown is positioned at 12 o'clock above the upper lug attachment."

Evidence for this section
  • “UMF RUHLA - Marriage watch - No Reserve Price - Men - 1970-1979”
  • “Case features horizontal T-bar articulated lugs mounted to a black textured strap.”
  • “Fluted crown is positioned at 12 o'clock above the upper lug attachment.”

Dial Inscriptions and Layout

Direct visual inspection shows that the "Dial is signed 'UMF RUHLA' inside a logo shield, with 'SATURN' below and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge."

The dial displays Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, lance hands, and an "Open aperture reveals the moving balance or escapement at 6 o'clock surrounded by sub-seconds markings."

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial is signed 'UMF RUHLA' inside a logo shield, with 'SATURN' below and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge.”
  • “Open aperture reveals the moving balance or escapement at 6 o'clock surrounded by sub-seconds markings.”

Auction Context and Technical Documentation

The listing was catalogued under auction lot "No. 98384772", categorized under "Men", and realized a hammer price where it was "Sold for €132".

Specific movement caliber designations, movement serial numbers, case dimensions, and alloy specifications are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. 98384772”
  • “UMF RUHLA - Marriage watch - No Reserve Price - Men - 1970-1979”
  • “Sold for €132”

Open research questions

  • What specific mechanical movement caliber is fitted within this case?
  • Was the dial originally manufactured with an open-heart aperture at 6 o'clock, or is it a later modification/reproduction?
  • What are the case dimensions and metal composition of this marriage watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for UMF Ruhla Marriage Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerUMF RUHLA“UMF RUHLA”
TypeMarriage watch“Marriage watch”
Lot Number98384772“No. 98384772”
Period1970-1979“1970-1979”
Sold Price€132“Sold for €132”
Maker AttributedUMF RUHLA“UMF RUHLA”
Period Attributed1970-1979“1970-1979”

Visible details

  • Dial is signed 'UMF RUHLA' inside a logo shield, with 'SATURN' below and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge.
  • Open aperture reveals the moving balance or escapement at 6 o'clock surrounded by sub-seconds markings.
  • Fluted crown is positioned at 12 o'clock above the upper lug attachment.
  • Case features horizontal T-bar articulated lugs mounted to a black textured strap.

Research qualifications

  • Marriage watches are custom-assembled pieces combining original movements or dials with modern or adapted cases.
  • Movement caliber and internal specifications are not visible in the provided image.

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 b43ddd6559

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