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A. LANGE & SÖHNE, GLASHÜTTE | A SILVER OPEN-FACED DECK WATCH WITH UP-AND-DOWN INDICATIONCIRCA 1944, NO.204286
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
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Description
- A SILVER OPEN-FACED DECK WATCH WITH UP-AND-DOWN INDICATIONCIRCA 1944, NO.204286
- diameter 59mm
• Movement: cal. 48 frosted gilded, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, swan-neck precision regulation, signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. Sa., no.204286, polished cuvette signed, numbered and engraved "Werk: A. Lange & Söhne Nr. 204286: fertiggestellt Andreas Huber, München-Berlin"• Dial: silvered, black Arabic numerals, two large engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and up-and-down indication• Case: "Lucia" plain polished silver, the inside back numbered 204286
Provenance
German Naval Observatory, Hamburg
Condition
Movement: running at time of cataloguing but tarnished and a little dirty. Dial: in good overall condition Case: the cuvette rather rubbed with some loss of definition to the engraving, case tarnished and with some rubbing to plating.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a certificate of origin from the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum, Glashütte confirming the date of sale on 17th February 1944 to German Naval Observatory (Navy) Hamburg, District Office Gesundbrunnen. The Calibre 48 deck watch enjoyed a long production period from 1937 to 1971 due to its benefits for navigation. The Cal. 48 performed extremely accurately, departing by less than a second per day. The present lot is part of a group of watches manufactured between 1940 and 1945, all of which had unsigned dials.