Lot 113
  • 113

A. Lange & Söhne

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM CHRONOGRAPH FLYBACK WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 403.035 MVT 29980 CASE 139951 DATOGRAPH CIRCA 2002
  • platinum
  • diameter 39 mm bracelet circumference 175 mm
• cal. L951.1 manual winding gilt lever movement, 40 jewels, some carried in screwed gold chatons, mono-metallic balance, swan-neck regulator • bi-colour black and silvered dial, luminous hands, applied Roman and baton indexes, subsidiary dials for constant second and 30-minute register with blued hands, oversized aperture for date at 12, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions, outermost tachometer scale • platinum polished and brushed case, rectangular flyback pusher and chronograph, sapphire crystal back display secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum A. Lange & Söhne bracelet

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. The movement is working while cataloguing and the chronograph as well. Dial is in excellent condition. Case in very good condition with very light scuff due to wear. Bracelet in very good condition with very light scuff due to wear. Overall in very good condition. The platinum bracelet was purchased to the watch in 2007 and had cost 50.400 CHF.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."