Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Nov 30, 2025
LOT 31
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
Sold: HKD 50,000
A fine, large, keyless, silver deck and pocket lever chronometer pocket watch with power-reserve indication and Guillaume balance.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand A. Lange & Söhne
Model Observation Watch
Year circa 1942
Movement No. 201111
Case No. 201111, M6866, I.KI
Caliber 48
Diameter 60 mm.
Weight 171gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the archive dated 8 Sept, 2000, copy of original shipping invoice dated 27 Feb,1942.
Notes
This Extract from the Archive from A. Lange & Söhne, dated September 8, 2000, confirms the authenticity of an observation watch with caliber 48, model ALS, movement number 201111, and case number 201111. It was sold to Kriegsmarinewerft, Wilhelmshaven, on February 27, 1942.
The watch features a silver case with winding and setting mechanism (power reserve indicator). It passed quality control at production stage 3 on February 27, 1942, and was delivered to the company Andreas Huber in Berlin for final assembly.
The watch features a silver case with winding and setting mechanism (power reserve indicator). It passed quality control at production stage 3 on February 27, 1942, and was delivered to the company Andreas Huber in Berlin for final assembly.