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Mens Xtra 1902 A. Lange & SÖhne - Glashutte In Sachsen Vintage Watch Chronometer For Sale
A. LANGE & SÖHNE
GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL
DEUTSCHE UHRENFABRIKATION
UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE WATCH 1902 VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK
I am happy to offer for sale this gentleman’s marriage watch that features ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL, CHROMED STEEL CASE and signed HIGH GRADE original pocket watch MECHANISM with BLUE STEEL SCREWS, SCREW-FITTED END-PIECES for the ESCAPE WHEEL, CHATON of REGULATION SCREWS in RED GOLD and SWAN NECK MICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUED BREGUET HAIRSPRING. It was made by the venerable German Watch Company of “A. LANGE & SÖHNE” in 1902.
A marriage watch is the term used for a new, modern case that has been used to house a vintage pocket watch movement.
BRIEF MAIN INFORMATION
MOVEMENT: ORIGINAL signed by GLASHUTTER (A.LANGE & SÖHNE). The movement is running superbly and keeping good time, recently serviced.
DIAL: ORIGINAL porcelain dial.
CASE: NEW chromed steel case that provides with glass cover of screwed back lid.
WATCH CRYSTAL: The gently domed MINERAL GLASSES (front & back) are in excellent condition.
SHIPPING: Worldwide – FREE.
PAYMENT: PAYPAL within 7 days.
RETURNS: I provide 100% refunds within 60 days from date of sale ending, , no question's asked and without opening the case in Resolution Center and negative or neutral response from your side.
Ferdinand Adolph Lange (1815-1875)
German clockmaker
A. Lange & Söhne’s story
1845 Founder of the A. Lange & Söhne factory and the clockmaking industry in Glashütte (near Dresden).
For 100 years, A. Lange & Söhne pocket watches were among the most coveted timepieces in the world - until World War II when A. Lange & Söhne was forced into a 50-year hiatus. In 1990, immediately after Germany was reunited, Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s great grandson Walter Lange re-established the Lange Brand.
Today, Lange is again crafting horological masterpieces “Made in Germany” - indeed, A. Lange & Söhne watches are now every bit as precious and unique as in the grand old days.
Lange’s original headquarters
1845 Ferdinand Adolph Lange established Saxon precision watchmaking industry in Glashütte, near Dresden in Germany.
1898 Kaiser William II ordered a magnificent A. Lange & Söhne pocket watch: it was a gift to Sultan Abdul Hamid II on the occasion of a visit to the Ottoman Empire.
1924 Walter Lange is born in Dresden. He will follow the footsteps of his forebears and learns the art of watchmaking.
1945 On the last day of World War II, Lange’s main production workshops are bombed.
1948 The company is seized and expropriated by the communist regime. Walter Lange is forced to flee his homeland. The family business is transformed into a people’s collective, the Lange brand disappears, and “A. Lange & Söhne” becomes a legend.
1990 German reunification occurs on 3 October 1990. Walter Lange returns to Glashütte. On 7 December, he re-registered the traditional trademark of A. Lange & Söhne worldwide.
1994 The comeback: Germany re-established its reputation as a source of high-grade horology when the first Lange watches of the new era are presented in Dresden.
2000 Lange joins Richemont Group.
For the future: Actual Lange watches are created in the traditional high standards of the earlier generations of pocket watches made by A. Lange & Söhne.
This timepiece features an ORIGINAL elegant double-sunken PORCELAIN DIAL. It is a example featuring a 60 minute checkered outer track border, steel Spade-style hands, black enamel Arabic numeral and a recessed sunken sub-seconds dial with “sweep” steel seconds hand and 60 second outer chapter. Signed UHRENFABRIK-UNION – GLASHÜTTE – IN SACHSEN in black enamel below the 12.
It is a registered design model that features a three piece CHROMED STEEL CASE that provides with glass cover of back covering. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build specially for this excellent A. Lange Guild movement. The lugs are in great condition while the new winding crown is in very good shape and operates properly. The case is signed A.LANGE & SOHNE on the lateral bezel. The case has MINERAL glass on the front and back side.
Peeking inside via the glass lid I find a spotless, a finely and high quality, gold-finished movement with BLUE STEEL SCREWS, SCREW-FITTED END-PIECES for the ESCAPE WHEEL, CHATON of REGULATION SCREWS in RED GOLD and SWAN NECK MICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUED BREGUET HAIRSPRING that is signed GLASHÜTTER – UHRENFABRIK UNION – No44,507. This serial number dates this watch to 1902 as per published production numbers.
This beautiful wristwatch has the ORIGINAL A.LANGE & SOHNE movement in an excellent status which was very well saved, considering age of this watch. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time.
This is a “NAIL SET” watch so you don’t pull the crown out to set the time. Instead, you press the little button near the crown IN and then move the crown to set the hands, releasing the button once you’re finished. It’s easy, so don’t worry about getting the hang of it!
It is fitted on a new 20mm black genuine leather strap with chrome steel buckle that has a great vintage look to it.
Diameter (with crown): 52.00 mm Diameter (without crown): 48.00 mm Watch crystal diameter: 41.00 15.00 mm
This rare watch winds and set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time.
Because of the vintage nature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in good running condition and in some rare occasions may require additional adjustment.
Always an EXTRA FINE watches at a Price!!!
If you like rare, antique, unique and collectible vintage wristwatches or pocket watches (or just enjoy learning about all the different watch makers and models) I suggest you bookmark this page or add me to your "Favorite Sellers" list. I always have beautiful pristine timepieces for sale ending Monday. Now on for 7 Years!
Recommendations for the owner of vintage watches:
- All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- If the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
PAYMENT
Buyer must notify me within 24 hrs of sale close as to how and when he or she intends to pay. Winning buyers must fully pay within 7 days of the sale. After 7 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying buyer. I participate in the Non-Paying buyer program. Do not offer if you are not going to pay for your sale.
I prefer PAYPAL but another methods are also accepted with prior approval. Please contact me FIRST BEFORE sending a cheque to get full address.
Zero response and negative response buyers must first email me BEFORE offerding. All I need is a brief courtesy email telling me who you are and how you would intend to pay if you where successful. I reserve the right to cancel any offers on this sale.
SELLING POLICIES
100% satisfaction guarantee for all of my watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch I will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 60 days after the watch has been received. My goal is to exceed my client's expectations throughout the buying experience. I and my team stand behind our products, if for any reason you'll receive your product damaged or in non-functioning condition, please contact us immediately via email BEFORE leaving your response, we'll gladly assist you in any way we can. Your satisfaction is important to me.
To be fair to all buyers, I make it my practice never to end an sale early. I prefer not to use buy it now. I have many repeat customers who want my watches just as much as you do. Buy it now will only be considered for a relisted sale.
Vintage watches are very delicate and I package to the highest degree to prevent damage.
To clarify all my items are Vintage or Antique and as such should Not be expected to be like a New or Quartz watch in any way whatsoever! Please bear in mind that you are buying a used watch and it will require service at some point in time.
If you have any questions after reading the description or viewing the pictures please email me PRIOR to offerding. The watch in pictures is the actual watch that You will receive.
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After receiving the returned item, I will make a full refund for your original payment.
SHIPPING
International shipments worldwide will sent via International Air Mail fully insured (shipping and handling to all locations in the world is FREE).
Items will be shipped to confirmed address on . Please check with if your address is confirmed.
Please allow 10 to 14 days for delivery to all locations worldwide.
We pack all items well but some antique watches are just not made to travel at today's speed and may need set up and possibly adjustment after shipping and because of that I'm sorry but can not guarantee function or accuracy after shipping.
You know that parcels go to Italy very long. Sometimes approx 2-3 weeks, sometimes near month and more. Be ready for these terms.
California State residents (and those with shipping addresses in California State) add 8,75% sales tax.
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Prior to offerding, check your country's customs regulations to determine any additional costs.
For all shipments the value of the item will be declared lower than the sale price for custom duties. Also I will mark item as "gift". The taxes should be minimal.
Dear buyers, we kindly ask you:
Please, do not offer if you are not fully commited to purchase this item!
I and my team honor Contracts and expect the same from my clients!
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!
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Mens Xtra 1902 A. Lange & SÖhne - Glashutte In Sachsen Vintage Watch Chronometer: $1,525
