Kilfitt UKA 659
The Kilfitt UKA 659 is a specialist piece of equipment associated with the German optical maker Kilfitt, best known for its precision close-up and long-focus lens systems. Surviving examples are scarce and rarely surface outside specialist auctions.
Reference data is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2013 sets the only known datapoint at £32,000, a wholesale saleroom figure that excludes commission. With no further sales to corroborate, it is not possible to state what a Kilfitt UKA 659 is reliably worth in today's market, and any current value would need to be tested by fresh auction exposure.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2013
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 32,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_27232) Title: UKA (UCA) Kilfitt Wrist Watch 'Prototype 659'
Description:
unique prototype made by Heinz Kilfitt, for 8 5.6x5.6mm exposures on round film discs, Uca-Kilar 3/10.5mm, shutter speeds from 1/15 sec. to 1/1000 sec., built-in expoure control and Swiss watch, including ten exposed film discs and an original book with details of the camera and sample images taken with this camera around 1958 Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kilfitt UKA 659 worth?
The only verified UK auction record shows a hammer price of £32,000 in November 2013; with no subsequent sales on file, current value is uncertain and would depend on a new auction result.
How much does a Kilfitt UKA 659 sell for at auction?
Evidence is limited to a single 2013 UK saleroom result of £32,000 at the hammer, so there is no reliable price range to quote today.
Why is pricing data on the UKA 659 so limited?
Kilfitt produced specialist equipment in small numbers, and the UKA 659 appears very rarely at public auction, leaving collectors with few comparable sales to reference.