German 14K pink gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

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 1900. The polished case with a hinged gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, sunk center and pink gold Louis XV hands. Frosted gilt ¾ plate movement with 16 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, gold pallet fork, gold escape wheel, Lange Guillaume type balance with timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring and swan neck micrometre regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte I/SA A. Lange & Söhne
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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.