Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 183
A. LANGE & SOHNE
Pocket watch, patented independent dead seconds stop-watch mechanism; 18K yellow gold
Pocket watch, patented independent dead seconds stop-watch mechanism; 18K yellow gold
HKD 25,000 - 45,000
EUR 2,900 - 5,100 / CHF 3,000 - 5,400 / USD 3,300 - 5,800
Sold: HKD 125,000
18K yellow gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6 and one horological complication:
· Independent dead seconds stop-watch (activated by the single push-piece located on the crown)
“Lucia”-type case with polished case-back.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Pear” hands.
Movement 19’’’, ¾ plate, gilded brass, going barrel, 21 jewels, screwed-chatons (setting), Lange gold straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator; patented independent dead seconds stop-watch mechanism work on the top plate.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand A. Lange & Sohne, Glashütte b/Dresden
Model made for Frederico Krüssmann & Cia, Relogio de Precisão, Rio-de-Janeiro (Brazil)
Year Circa 1885
Movement No. 18 117
Case No. 18 117
Diameter 54 mm
Caliber 19’’’, Lange gold straight-line lever escapement
Signature Movement; Dial and Cuvette (by the retailer)
Accessories Original fitted box, original certificate (blank), copy of invention patent
Notes
Movement based on the German invention patent No. 182, delivered on August 3, 1877, to A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte b/Dresden, for a “Sekundenwerk mit springendem Zeiger” (Second movement with jumping hand).