Important Watches
Geneva, Mar 20, 2010
LOT 245
A. Lange & Söhne Observation Watch A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte/Sa., No. 205844. Made circa 1942. Fine, keyless, nickel deck and pocket lever chronometer with power reserve indication and Guillaume balance. Made for the Kriegsmarine Observation Service, No. M12608.
CHF 4,900 - 6,300
USD 4,500 - 5,800 / EUR 3,300 - 4,300
C. Four-body, "bassine,? polished, back cover engraved with the Observation 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''' caliber 48, frosted gilt, three-quarter plate, 17-jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with patent stud fastening, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 60 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-10* |
Good Patinated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |