A. LANGE & SOHNE 18K 51mm Open Face Chronograph w/60 Minute Counter Yellow Gold

Description

REMARKS: Rare and highly desirable A. Lange & Söhne 18K Solid Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch with 60 Minute Counter. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WATCH HAS NO MAKERS TRADEMARK. A. Lange & Söhne is one of the most respected watch companies since the 1880s and the epitome of German Saxony Watchmaking.   From its beginning in the 1870s it has made watches of the highest quality in the Glashutte ¾ design and complicated watches amounted only less than 5% of their production. This particular pocket watch was also made in their highest quality line of products with diamond end stone, rose gold chronograph train wheels, and solid gold escapement. A. Lange & Söhne Chronograph Pocket Watches are extremely rare and this particular one has a 60 minute counter chapter as well. For collectors and connoisseurs of A. Lange & Söhne and fine watches in general this is definitely a gem.

CONDITION REPORT: Condition-wise the watch runs, sets, and all of the chronograph functions work including 60 minute counter. When the chronograph is activated it tends to cause the watch to stop after a few minutes which means it is too dry and will need service.   Basic running of the watch appears to operate for extended time. We do not make any guarantee to its function or timekeeping. We recommend for all antique watch to be serviced before usage at the owner’s discretion. Services can be requested with an additional charge and a longer delivery timeframe.   Cosmetically the watch has one hairline running through 8min position to the subseconds chapter at 3 o’clock. The 18K solid gold case has some shallow dings and dents. It also has a small hole at the 3 o’clock position which appears to have been originally designed as so. 18K solid gold case has matching serial number to the movement so it is 100% original.   Rest of the watch is in good shape for its age. Diameter is 51.5mm, total weight is 117.8g.