German 14K pink gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1880

Gold keyless lever watch
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A fine German 14 carat pink gold open faced keyless pocket watch made by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte, circa 1880. The stepped case with an engine turned back, plain bezels, pendant and bow and a gilt metal cuvette with the retailer’s signature G.H. Bethje Hamburg. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands. Gilded brass ¾ plate movement with a going barrel, gold straight line lever escapement, compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, and
a polished steel index regulator. The movement and cuvette are signed by the retailer.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 90 g
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Signed: Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte I/SA A. Lange & Söhne
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Accompanied by the original fitted presentation box, original certificate, and additional glass and mainspring.
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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.