Flat German 14 carat gold hunting cased pocket watch Circa 1939

Gold keyless lever watch
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An almost new, flat German 14 carat gold hunting cased Oliv quality keyless pocket watch made by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte, circa 1939. The ¾ plate movement with a piston tooth lever escapement and screw compensation balance. Gilt two-tone dial with Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued Breguet hands. A smooth case. Dial signed, case and movement signed and numbered.
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Signed: Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte I/SA Lange-Uhr
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 87 g
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Oliv is a quality designation used by A. Lange & Söhne. The brand released these watches under a separate, slightly more affordable label to reach a broader market through third-party retailers. Produced between 1920 and 1930, these watches were technically and mechanically on par with the brand’s standard models and featured the same high quality movements.
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Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation, often abbreviated as DUF, is a historical brand and quality designation for pocket watches, introduced in 1878 by the renowned manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte. The brand was founded to offer sturdier, more affordable pocket watches that nevertheless met the high quality standards of Glashütte.