DESCRIPTION:
EPW - A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation (DUF) grade, 50mm, 14K gold original A. Lange & Söhne HC with gold cuvette, "Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte I/S A. Lange & Söhne" marked white enamel SS dial, SW-LS with setting mechanism released by depressing button on pendant, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#87825 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 53.4 dwt (83.1 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, winding and setting sometimes challenging as winding tends to disengage unless setting lever is given a firm press to its downward position and setting only engages if setting lever is firmly held against its uppermost position, overhaul recommended for this issue, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with some mild haze in areas, fine scratch to main plate above serial number, few specks of oxide to winding wheels; nearly flawless dial with only a few short micro-fine surface scratches, very light edge rub under bezel; excellent hands with some light tarnish; case front hinge is slightly loose so that lid tips very slightly forward with gravity, case shows little wear, scattered scratches and fine scratches, dent to band at 7, ding to band at 12:30, scattered dents and dings to rear and cuvette, front lid with small bit of play at hinge which is missing one end-cap; tight bow, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with scattered fine scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2400
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