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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 342

?Deck Chronometer? A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte/Sa., No. 203778, case No. 1087057. Made circa 1942. Fine, keyless, nickel, deck and pocket lever chronometer with power reserve indication and Guillaume balance.

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,700 / USD 4,500 - 6,000

C. Four-body, "bassine,? polished, back cover engraved with the watch number. Hinged stainless steel cuvette. D. Matte silvered with painted black ?Arabic? numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds at 3, power reserve indication at 9. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 47 mm., 21''', 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, swanneck micrometer adjustment to the regulator. Case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 60 mm. Property of an Italian Gentleman


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This model of deck watch was made for the Kriegsmarine Observation Service.