Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 264

A. Lange & Söhne ?B-Uhr? A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., No. FI 23883, No. 215022. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, oversized, indirect center seconds, brushed steel military aviator's wristwatch. Accompanied by a copy of the A. Lange & Söhne archival papers.

USD 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,700 - 4,300 / CHF 4,000 - 6,200

Sold: USD 5,400

C. Three-body, brushed, snap-back. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes in 60-minutes/seconds, concentric, in 12-hours, triangular index for the 60. Luminous lozenge hands. M. Cal. 21''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 20 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01-05

Good

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied