Vintage Antique Cutiecut Map Measurer & Compass Combo – Made in Germany – Sold Untested / As-Is
Up for auction or buy it now is a highly collectible vintage Cutiecut dual-sided pocket map measurer (opisometer) and compass combination [27683.jpg, 27689.jpg]. Masterfully engineered in Germany, this multi-functional analog tracking instrument was designed for military mapping, surveying, hiking, and maritime navigation [27683.jpg, 27689.jpg].
The primary map tracking dial features a cream-colored face branded "Cutiecut / Germany" [27683.jpg]. It is expertly calibrated for multi-chart tracking with specialized scaling tracks including: "Inches to Miles" (outer track scaling from 1 to 39) and "Nautical Miles" (inner track scaling up to 30) [27683.jpg]. The reverse side features an integrated floating magnetic directional compass dial marked with cardinal directions (N, E, S, W) and a 360-degree azimuth ring [27689.jpg]. Complete with a top pocket watch style shackle ring, this dual-use vintage technical gauge is an exceptional find for military historians, cartography collectors, or restoration hobbyists [27683.jpg, 27689.jpg].
CRITICAL BUYER NOTE: UNTESTED AS-IS LISTING
This item is being sold 100% UNTESTED and AS-IS for parts, repair, or collection display. We are liquidating this piece exactly as found from an estate layout. No diagnostic internal testing, gear system checks, compass balancing, or tracking wheel accuracy calibrations have been performed. Please bid or purchase assuming it may require professional internal adjustment, lubrication, or mechanical restoration to function flawlessly.
Product Details & Technical Layout
Brand / Maker: Cutiecut [27683.jpg]
Country of Origin: Made in Germany [27683.jpg]
Material Composition: Solid heavy base metal case frame featuring an all-over bright chrome or nickel plating [27687.jpg, 27688.jpg].
Map Measurer Face: Cream dial with black indicator pointer needle, quarter-hash division marks, and dedicated Nautical/Inches tracking logs [27683.jpg].
Compass Face: Floating dial layout utilizing an arrow pointer, degree indices running from 30 to 360, and distinct arrow orientation markers [27689.jpg, 27690.jpg].
Suspension System: Outfitted with a premium, smooth top pivot neck mount housing a large circular swiveling pocket ring loop [27683.jpg, 27689.jpg].
Dimensions: The watch-style main case measures approximately 1.5 inches in diameter (excluding the neck stem), with an overall hanging length of approximately 3.25 inches from the top of the ring to the tip of the tracking wheel [27695.jpg].
External Components & Operation
Bottom Tracking Wheel: Hidden within the lower teardrop guard tip is a small, precision-machined contact tracking wheel [27683.jpg, 27695.jpg]. Rolling this wheel across a map is intended to drive the internal gear mechanism to advance the front needle [27683.jpg].
Condition Report
Cosmetic Plating: The polished case plating maintains an exceptionally bright, reflective mirror finish across both side profiles [27687.jpg, 27693.jpg]. The chrome surfaces show expected, uniform signs of historical field carry, including a light network of micro-scuffs, handling scratches, and minor perimeter edge play wear [27691.jpg, 27692.jpg]. No heavy dropping dents, structural collapses, or corner frame splitting are present.
Dials & Crystals: Both opposing clear crystal face covers are completely intact with no structural cracks, heavy fracturing, or deep chips [27683.jpg, 27689.jpg]. The underlying map tracking face and floating compass face remain exceptionally clean with excellent legibility on all text lines [27683.jpg, 27690.jpg].
Mechanical Status: The bottom tracking wheel rolls under finger pressure, and the upper swiveling ring moves freely on its mount [27683.jpg, 27694.jpg]. However, because this is an uncalibrated antique precision instrument, it is being sold entirely untested and as-is [27683.jpg].
Please Note: This map measurer/compass combo tool is being sold explicitly as-is and untested. Please thoroughly evaluate all provided high-resolution images carefully—from the map face in 27683.jpg to the compass details in 27689.jpg—to properly judge the cosmetic quality of this piece before placing your bid or purchase.