A. Lange & Söhne

• manual winding jeweled nickel lever movement, some jewels set in gold chatons, engraved balance bridge, gold escape wheel • gilt dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic numerals and 1/5th seconds divisions, subsidiary dial for the seconds • 18k yellow gold hunting case, both sides engine turned, reeded bezel, pusher at 11 for chronograph • case, dial, and movement signed

Movement not running at time of cataloging, and will need restoration at the buyer's discretion. Case is in good condition with loss to the engine turning from wear to the edges. Dial in fair condition with dirt and spotting overall, oxidation to the edges. Movement in fair condition with some oxidation to the plates, spotting to some wheels and in need of service. This lot is an extremely rare example of a Lange hunting cased watch.
"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."

The present lot is an extremely rare example of a regulator watch by Lange with a stop-seconds function for accurate setting of the time. An identical movement, No. 5743, is illustrated in Huber, M., and Verlag, C., Die Uhren von A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte/Sachsen, p. 84 - 85.