LANGE & SOHNE Vintage Men ' S Wrist Watch GLASHUTTE Gold Skeleton Mens Wristwatch
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VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SKELETON WATCH 1912
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK Exceptional watchmaking and timeless elegance for this 1A QUALITY beautifulamazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLE DESIGN WATCH that dates to1912 and decorated with the HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING with COLOUR STONES. It was made by the venerable German Watch Company of A.LANGE & SÖHNE.Ferdinand Adolph Lange (1815-1875)German clockmaker A. Lange & Söhne’s story 1845 Founder of the A. Lange & Söhne factory and theclockmaking industry in Glashütte (near Dresden). For 100 years, A. Lange & Söhne pocket watcheswere among the most coveted timepieces in the world - until World War II whenA. Lange & Söhne was forced into a 50-year hiatus. In 1990, immediatelyafter Germanywas reunited, Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s great grandson Walter Langere-established the Lange Brand.Today, Lange is again crafting horologicalmasterpieces “Made in Germany”- indeed, A. Lange & Söhne watches are now every bit as precious and uniqueas in the grand old days.Lange’s original headquarters 1845 Ferdinand AdolphLange established Saxon precision watchmaking industry inGlashütte, 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 visitto the Ottoman Empire. 1924 Walter Lange is born in Dresden. He will followthe footsteps of his forebears and learns the art of watchmaking. 1945 On the last day of WorldWar II, Lange’s main production workshops are bombed. 1948 The company is seized andexpropriated by the communist regime. Walter Lange is forced to flee hishomeland. The family business is transformed into a people’s collective, theLange brand disappears, and “A. Lange & Söhne” becomes a legend. 1990 German reunificationoccurs on 3 October 1990. Walter Lange returns to Glashütte. On 7 December, here-registered the traditional trademark of A. Lange & Söhne worldwide. 1994 The comeback: Germany re-established its reputation as asource of high-grade horology when the first Lange watches of the new era arepresented in Dresden. 2000 Lange joins RichemontGroup.For the future: Actual Lange watches are created inthe traditional high standards of the earlier generations of pocket watchesmade by A. Lange & Söhne.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a veryhandsome specimen and features anouter track border with BLUE CRYSTALS, golden applied hour markers with LILACSTONES, steel Spade-style hands and recessed “sweep” steel seconds hand. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED 23K CASE that provides with glass cover of back lid.This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO specially for this excellent LANGE & SÖHNE movement. The lugsare in great condition while the winding crown is in very good shape andoperates properly. The case has MINERAL glasses on the front and back side. The caseis decorated with HIGHQUALITY ENGRAVING. This beautiful antiquewristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in an excellent statuswhich was very well saved, considering age of this watch and has been inaddition updated and engraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter it is decorated by a magnificent magic ornament with COLOUR STONES. The bridges have in addition to extensive skeletonizationhave been gorgeously engraved as well. On the front side of the movement you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING withWHITE& BLUE STONES.On back side you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING with WHITE STONES. The 1A QUALITY mechanismhas FOUR SCREWED in GOLD JEWELSETTINGS, SCREW-FITTED END-PIECES for the ESCAPEWHEEL, CHATON of REGULATION with DIAMOND ENDSTONE and SWAN NECK MICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUE BREGUET BALANCE SPRING. Themovement is signed A.LANGE & SÖHNE – GLASHUTTE – DRESDEN with movementserial number #65.440. Thisserial number dates this watch to 1912 asper published production numbers. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure itwinds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time.You can see from any directionthe internal mechanics working as the balance wheel spins. They make an elegantstatement on the wrist. Watch aficionados and laymen alike when they see a highquality skeletonized watch recognize its beauty.Thisis a “NAIL SET” watch so you don’t pull the crown out to setthe time.Instead, you press the little button near the crown IN and then move the crownto set the hands, releasing the button once you’re finished. It’s easy, sodon’t worry about getting the hang of it! It is fitted on a new Handmade of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO 22mm brownalligator style genuine leather strap with gold steel buckle that has a greatvintage look to it. Diameter (with crown): 59.00mmDiameter (without crown): 54.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 44.00 mmThickness: 15.00 mm
This antique watchwinds and set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time.Because of the vintagenature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy evenif they are in good running condition and in some rare occasions may requireadditional adjustment.Always an EXTRA FINE watches at a no Reserve 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 eBay for 10 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.
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