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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 483
Deck Chronometer A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/Sa., movement No. 201385, Made circa 1940. Fine, keyless, silver, deck and pocket lever chronometer destined for observatory trial with power reserve indication and special Guillaumetype balance.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,500 / CHF 6,000 - 8,200
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, back cover engraved with the movement number. Hinged silver cuvette. D. Brushed, silvered, with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds at 3, power-reserve indication at 9. Blued steel spade hands. M. 48 mm., 21''', Cal. 48, frosted gilt, three-quarter plate with separate bridge for the escape wheel, engraved twice with the movement number, 17-jewels, straight-line lever escapement with lateral banking extension on the entry pallet, Guillaume-type balance modified by Lange, blued steel Breguet balance spring with patent stud fastening, index regulator. Case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 60 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-13* |
Good Slightly damaged Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |