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Steineck Kamerawerk Steineck ABC Wristwatch camera

The Steineck ABC is a subminiature camera made in the form of a wristwatch, produced in West Germany in the late 1940s. Worn on the wrist in place of a timepiece, it exposed small circular images on a disc of film and was sold as a novelty/concealable camera rather than a general-purpose photographic tool.

Auction data for the Steineck ABC wristwatch camera is thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 2002 saw an example hammer at £1,645, which gives an indication of what a complete piece has sold for at auction (wholesale level, before commissions) rather than a reliable current market median. With so few data points, today's value depends heavily on completeness, condition and whether the original case and instructions are present, and recent comparable hammer prices would be needed to confirm what one sells for now.

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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2012 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 678 Leitz Auction
May 2002 £1,645 Christie's
May 2001 £822 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Steineck ABC wristwatch camera worth today?

On the limited evidence available, a complete example has reached £1,645 at UK auction, but with only one recorded sale the current worth is best confirmed against fresh comparable results.

How much does a Steineck ABC sell for at auction?

The recorded UK hammer price in the dataset is £1,645, achieved in 2002; that figure excludes buyer's and seller's commission and is not a retail asking price.

Why is the price range so uncertain?

Because only a single verified auction sale is available, there is no meaningful range or median, and value can swing significantly with condition, originality and the presence of accessories.

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