Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 235
Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. Sachsen, No. 204614, finished by Andreas Huber, Munchen-Berlin. Made in the 1940s. Fine nickel keyless deck watch with power reserve indication. Made for the Kriegsmarine Observation Service, No. M11985.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 3,000 - 3,700 / USD 3,700 - 4,500
C. Four-body, "bassine,? massive, back cover engraved with the German eagle, the watch number and the service number. Hinged stainless steel cuvette. D. Brushed, silvered with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 3, power reserve indication at 9. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 21''' calibre 48, frosted gilt, three-quarter plate, 17-jewels, straight line lever escapement with lateral banking extension on the entry pallet, Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with patent stud fastening, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-15 |
Fair Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-8-01 |
Fair Slightly scratched HANDS Original |