Description: ATTENTION BUYERS: If you don't intend to pay for the item you won within 3 days then please don't participate in our auctions. Bidders with less than 5 positive feedbacks please contact me before bidding. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of measurement error as we always accurately describe item dimensions such as SIZE and BRACELET LENGTH. PLEASE NOTE: pre-owned items will have usage and wear which is considered normal condition and WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of condition issues that is within parameter of normal wear (including but not limited to: crystals, case, crown, caseback, bracelet, strap, buttons, screws, dial, hands). We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. FOR THIS ITEM WE SHIP ONLY BY FEDEX TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE/BIDS TO SEE IF WE CAN SHIP TO YOUR COUNTRY/TERRITORY.NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REGARDING PAYMENT: Please contact us before you participate in our sale or make any offers regarding payment . We require mandatory discussion of payment terms before purchase. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE In this listing we are presenting a wonderful A. Lange & Sohne Top Quality 1A 18K Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with an Angel & Beaver Engaving on the Caseback. This pocket watch was made from an early era of the A. Lange watch manufacturer since it is only signed with A. Lange and Dresden on the dial as well as A. Lange & Sohne Dresden & Glashutte on the movement indicating it was made around 1870s when the first of the Lange Sons jointed the business. Nevertheless, the high quality of work is evident from this earliest era of the famed watch brand, this particular specimen was made to be a top grade watch that could rival the best watches in the world. This watch has all of the fine features such as Saxony-style Glashutte ¾ plate layout, diamond end-stone, solid gold escape wheel & fork, blued-screws and much more. This particular specimen also comes in a scarce nickle movement with inlaid gold engravings. A touch of artistic personalization on the caseback shows an Angel with wings on top of initials and a beaver underneath. The 18K solid gold case matches the serial number with the movement showing that all parts of this watch are original. Condition-wise the watch is in good operational order where the winding and running well. We do not make guarantee on timekeeping accuracy or operation. It has not been serviced by the seller and it's under the sole discretion of the end-user in regards to service or maintenance. For any antique watch movement we always recommend for the owner to conduct full service with qualified watchmaker to ensure longevity of the mechanism. Cosmetically the watch is in very good condition for its 150 years old age with the case in great shape that nearly all of the engravings are still clearly defined and visible. The enamel dial is free of hairlines or cracks. Movement has a bit of rust and oxidization on the winding wheels but not enough to distract against the beauty of finish. The crown has worn down a bit. This watch is very large and heavy at 53.5mm and 154.8g total weight. No accessories included, guaranteed 100% authentic. PURCHASE TERMS: PAYMENT We only accept payment made by eBay managed payment. Buyers are welcomed to use all acceptable payment methods under eBay Managed Payment Platform including PayPal, Credit Cards, e-Checks, and more. We will process shipping once funds are received and paid out from our seller managed payment account which usually takes 3-4 business days. SHIPPING For domestic shipping we only use FedEx. Shipping cost listed uses 2 days Express delivery. Overnight shipping will be available upon request. For international sales outside of USA please inquire before making bids or purchase for shipping availability and cost to your country. All items are required to include insurance in which the cost will depend on the ending value of the item. By nature of the transaction we reserve the right to declare full value on customs. Buyer will also be required to provide positive feedback before the item ships. Please contact us before the auction ends so we can estimate international shipping cost. RETURN There is generally NO RETURNS for vintage or antique watches sold. Only exception is that return can be requested if the item significantly deviate from the listing description and must be made within 2 days after receiving item. Any doubts must be addressed before the payment is made. We will not accept returns based on arguments that comes after the payment has been made. In case a return is agreed, buyer must return the item to us first before reimbursement is made. Reimbursement will not include original shipping cost and return shipping must also be paid by the buyer. Request for returns made on the basis of claiming items are NOT AS DESCRIBED will be subjected to a 15% restocking fee and no refund will be given to original shipping cost. Please note that we ALWAYS CLEARLY DESCRIBE our items and if it's our error then we will provide unconditional FULL REFUND. CONTACT Please don't hesitate to ask questions, especially when you are concerned with anything!
Price: 9500 USD
Location: Southern California
End Time: 2023-10-12T23:45:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 79.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Closure: Open Face
Number of Jewels: 20 Jewels
Year Manufactured: 1870-1879
Country Made: Germany
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Case Color: Gold, Yellow Gold
Department: Men
Caseback: Snap with Dustcover
Style: Top Quality
Case Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Age: 1868-1875
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Movement: Mechanical: Hand Winding
Pocket Watch Size: 53.5mm
Seller Warranty: No
Indices: Roman Numerals
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
Type: Pocket Watch
Customized: No
Dial Color: White
Model: Quality 1A
With Original Box/Packaging: No
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Display: Analog