Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 287
Lange-Uhr, DUF, "OLIV", No. 504024, circa 1937.Fine 14K gold hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch.
HKD 9,400 - 13,300
EUR 1,400 - 2,000 / USD 1,200 - 1,700
Sold: HKD 12,650
C. Four-body, "Lucia", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. Tri-colored gilt, upright Arabic numerals on dark gold, darker ring, outer minute divisions on light ring, light center, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "cathedral" hands. M. 42 mm. (19'''), frosted gilt three-quarter plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Lange developed DUF watches in cooperation with Dürrstein & Co. to meet the popular demand for his watches. Those in Louis XV cases appear to be their highest grade models.