Code: 58191
A fine example of a Kriegsmarine Silver Observation Watch by A Lange & Sohne, Glashütte.
Accompanied by a certificate obtained from the maker in 2016 with a copy of the original sales invoice dated 30th June 1943, the watch is in excellent condition and fully functional but running slightly fast. Case width 59mm.
Originally delivered to the Kriegsmarine Observatory in Hamburg, the following information is given on the certificate:
“Original movement with silver plated dial set in the original silver case, silver plated case, case design “Lucia”, engraving on the back of the case: National emblem (now denazified), case number 202 769, marine operation number M 10 317”
“Diameter of movement 48mm, brand ALS, 16 jewels, index spring fine adjusting device, raw movement for marine observation watch with up and down movement (power reserve display), power reserve 35 hours, checking on acceptance on 30.06.1943 on level of completeion3, the movement had been delivered for completion to the company of Andrea Huber, Munich-Berlin”
The power reserve is displayed on the dial featured on the right hand side of the watch face.
