German pink gold watch with engraved monogram Circa 1907

Gold open faced keyless pocket 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 1907. The polished case with an engraved foliate monogram on the back and a hinged gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, sunk center and gold spade hands.
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Frosted gilt ¾ plate movement with 15 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, gold escape wheel and pallet fork, banking with a single pin in a pinhole, a cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring and swan neck micrometre regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Diameter: 55 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.