Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Nov 30, 2025
LOT 30
A. LANGE & SÖHNE, MILITARY OBSERVATION POCKET WATCH, SILVER
HKD 10,000 - 18,000
EUR 1,150 - 2,100 / CHF 1,050 - 1,900 / USD 1,300 - 2,400 / JPY 200,000 - 358,000
A fine, large, keyless, silver deck and pocket lever chronometer pocket watch with power-reserve indication and Guillaume balance, and luminous dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand A. Lange & Söhne
Model Observation Watch
Year circa 1946
Movement No. 205594
Case No. M13360, 206596
Diameter 59mm.
Caliber 48
Weight 161gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archive dated 7 Sept 2000, copy of original shipping invoice dated 30 Aug, 1946
Notes
This Extract from the Archive from A. Lange & Söhne, dated September 7, 2000, confirms the authenticity of an observation watch with caliber 48, model ALS, movement number 205594, and case number 206596. It was sold to Komitenta Technopromimport (for repair delivery) on August 30, 1946.
The movement features a silver case with winding and setting mechanism, a 1/5-second beat, and has a daily rate deviation of 1 second. The watch passed quality control at production stage 3 on September 5, 1944.
The movement features a silver case with winding and setting mechanism, a 1/5-second beat, and has a daily rate deviation of 1 second. The watch passed quality control at production stage 3 on September 5, 1944.