A. Lange & Söhne

• cal. L043.2 manual winding three-quarter plate movement, 78 jewels, hammers repeating on 2 gongs • black matte dial, twin apertures for jump hour and minute, fan-form sector for power reserve indication, subsidiary seconds, hammers visible at 5 and 7 o'clock • 18k white gold case, crown at 1 o'clock, pusher to activate striking time at 5 o'clock, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle

The movement and all functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The bezel with very minor signs of wear at 8 o'clock, otherwise the watch is in excellent overall condition and does not seem to have been worn before. The buckle with signs of wear toward the center. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.
"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."

With an A. Lange & Söhne guarantee, instruction manual and presentation box.