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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008

LOT 53

Anchor Chronometer A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/Sachsen, Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation, No. 72251. Made circa 1914. Very fine and rare, hunting-cased, keyless, 14K gold, pocket lever chronometer with Guillaume balance. Accompanied by the original fitted box and original certificate.

HKD 65,000 - 90,000

USD 8,500 - 12,000 / EUR 5,200 - 7,200

Sold: HKD 72,000

C. Four-body, "Lucia", solid, polished, the front cover engraved with a monogram, the back engraved with two armorial shields. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved dedication. D. Three-piece white enamel with dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold Louis XVI hands. M. 19''', Glashütte 3/4-plate, frosted gilt, 16 jewels, straight-line Glashütte escapement, gold pallet fork, gold escape wheel, Guillaume balance with gold timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original