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UMF Ruhla Saturn Marriage Watch

Partially verified

This item is an individual marriage wristwatch catalogued under Catawiki lot number 97637726 and attributed by the source to the period 1970–1979. The watch features a black dial marked 'UMF RUHLA' inside an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY' along the lower edge. It displays Arabic numerals, metallic hands, and an open aperture at the 9 o'clock position showing movement components within a sub-seconds track. The movement is mounted in an oversized polished circular case with articulated T-bar style lugs, an onion winding crown at approximately 2 o'clock, and a black leather strap.

Front three-quarter view of the UMF Ruhla Saturn marriage wristwatch
Front 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
97637726
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

Identity and Listing Designation

The item is catalogued under Catawiki auction lot number 97637726 with the title line 'UMF RUHLA - Marriage watch - No Reserve Price - Men - 1970-1979'. It is described as a marriage watch assigned to the brand 'UMF RUHLA' and categorized for men.

The source provides a period attribution of '1970-1979'. It also notes that the lot was offered without a reserve price and sold for €150.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. 97637726 UMF RUHLA - Marriage watch - No Reserve Price - Men - 1970-1979”
  • “Sold for €150”

Visual Dial and Case Observations

Visual observations record a black dial bearing the inscriptions 'UMF RUHLA' within an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. An open aperture revealing movement parts is positioned at approximately 9 o'clock.

The timepiece is fitted in a polished circular metal case featuring articulated T-bar lugs. It includes an onion-style crown located around the 2 o'clock position and is mounted on a black leather strap with white stitching on the underside.

Evidence for this section
  • “Black dial inscribed 'UMF RUHLA' within an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'.”
  • “Open dial aperture revealing movement parts positioned at approximately 9 o'clock.”
  • “Polished circular metal case featuring articulated T-bar lugs.”
  • “Onion crown located around the 2 o'clock position.”
  • “Fitted with a black leather strap with white stitching on the underside.”

Documentation and Technical Limitations

The available documentation consists of basic listing metadata and summary titles. Specific movement caliber numbers, case dimensions, internal movement markings, and the origin or date of the custom casing assembly are not recorded in this source.

Because the piece is identified as a marriage watch, original factory configurations and the exact relationship between the dial, movement, and modern casing cannot be determined solely from the listing title and recorded observations.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. 97637726 UMF RUHLA - Marriage watch - No Reserve Price - Men - 1970-1979”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber is installed within the custom case?
  • What are the physical dimensions (diameter and thickness) of the case?
  • Was the 'Saturn' dial an original UMF Ruhla production component or an aftermarket creation produced for the marriage watch conversion?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for UMF Ruhla Saturn Marriage Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerUMF RUHLA“UMF RUHLA”
Lot Number97637726“No. 97637726”
Period1970-1979“1970-1979”
TypeMarriage watch“Marriage watch”
Sale Price€150“Sold for €150”
Auction FormatNo Reserve Price“No Reserve Price”
Selected ByMauro Atienza Expert in Watches“Selected by Mauro Atienza Expert in Watches”

Visible details

  • Black dial inscribed 'UMF RUHLA' within an emblem, 'SATURN', and 'MADE IN GERMANY'.
  • Open dial aperture revealing movement parts positioned at approximately 9 o'clock.
  • Polished circular metal case featuring articulated T-bar lugs.
  • Onion crown located around the 2 o'clock position.
  • Fitted with a black leather strap with white stitching on the underside.

Research qualifications

  • Catalogued as a marriage watch; original pocket watch or movement pairing with the modern casing and dial is custom or altered.
  • Source provides minimal description beyond auction listing parameters.

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 938151843b

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