A. LANGE & SOHNE 18K 52mm Hunter Case Quality 1A Dresden Yellow Gold Unpolished

Description

REMARKS: A. Lange & Sohne Top Quality 1A 18K Solid Gold Hunter Pocket Watch in Excellent Condition with all original parts.  This pocket watch was made from an early era of the A. Lange watch manufacturer since it is only signed with A. Lange and Dresden on the dial and the serial number is within 4-digits which indicates it was made before 1870s when the first of the Lange Sons jointed the business.  The high quality of work is evident from this earliest era of the famed watch brand, this particular specimen was made to be a top grade watch that could rival the best watches in the world.  This watch has all of the fine features such as Saxony-style Glashutte ¾ plate layout, diamond end-stone, solid gold escape wheel & fork, blued-screws and much more.  The 18K case serial number matches the movement to prove that the watch is 100% original.

CONDITION REPORT: Condition-wise the watch is in good operational order where the winding and running well.  We do not make guarantee on timekeeping accuracy or operation.  It has not been serviced by the seller and it’s under the sole discretion of the end-user in regards to service or maintenance.  For any antique watch movement we always recommend for the owner to conduct full service with qualified watchmaker to ensure longevity of the mechanism.  Cosmetically the watch is in very good condition for its 150 years old age with the case in great shape that the guilloche engine-turning is still fully intact.  Also, the enamel dial is free of hairlines or cracks.  Movement has a tiny bit of rust and oxidization on the winding wheels but not enough to distract against the beauty of finish.  The crown has worn down a bit.  This watch is very large and heavy at 52mm and 137.8g total weight.  No accessories included, guaranteed 100% authentic.