Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation ? Minute Repeating Watch Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte i/S, A-Lange & Sohne, No. 59469. circa 1920. Very fine and rare, minute repeating, 14K rose gold, huntingcased keyless pocket watch.
C. Four-body, "Louis XV", the front with engraved monogram ?CW?. Hinged gold cuvette over glazed gold bezel for viewing the movement. D. Three-piece, white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 20''', frosted gilt, three-quarter plate, jeweled to the third wheel, straight line Glashütte lever escapement with gold fork and escape wheel, cut bimetallic compensation Guillaume-type balance with gold teperature adjustment screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 56 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |