Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 230
Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/Sachsen, No. 68605. Made circa 1915. Very fine and rare, hunting-cased, keyless, 14K pink gold pocket watch with Guillaume balance.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,300 / CHF 2,300 - 3,500
Sold: USD 2,400
C. Four-body, solid, polished, engine-turned cover and back, front cover decorated with a coat of arms, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold spade hands. M. 18''', Glashütte 3/4-plate, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Guillaume balance with gold timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |