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Gold Wrist Chronometer no. 4745

Case: s/n; 100011 Dial: gold plated, signed A. Lange & Sohne, Genf Movement: s/n; 4745, caliber 10''' tonneau, all adjustments. Optained the Poincon de Geneve quality seals on April 27, 1927 and was part of a batch of 6 pieces with movement serial number 4744 - 4749 and in all probability all the same caliber and client; A. Lange & Sohne. Provenance: 1927 - Niton, Geneve 1927 - A. Lange, Geneve, 14 Dec 1927 assignment 22, ~1935 1998 - Dr. Crott Auktionen, Frankfurt Dr. Crott, Auktion Nr. 57, Lot 662, page 259-260, refering to Crott mentioned as incorrect Audemars Piguet, Sales books A. Lange & Sohne Genf/ Article Wolfgang Stegemann, Klassik Uhren, No. 2/2011 page 40-43 and No.2/2013 page 12-13 18k yellow gold, tonneau case, regarding A. Lange Cal. 10½'''. The order to produce this watch in Geneva was December 14, 1927 for 385.= Gold Reichsmark. Important, rare A. Lange & Sons Genf wrist watch with original box and certificate - authenticity confirmation by the Glashuette Watch and Clock museum. Facetted, two part 18k case with ornamented flanks. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals and seconds. Blued baton hands. Very fine stripe decorated, nickeled bridge movement - error referred as Audemars Piguetn. 4745 - with stamp ,,Geneva seal". Gold screw compensation balance. 23 x 35 mm.