A. Lange & Söhne FL 23883

Lange & Sohne aviator's deck watch, German air force, World War II

A large aviator's deck watch produced for the German air force Pilot wristwatch with "stop seconds" device A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte I/SA caliber 48.1 manufactured and mounted by A. Lange & Söhne prompt FL 23883 World War II with oversized aviator's leather strap A rare WWII pilot's wristwatch, one of only few manufactured and assembled by Lange & Söhne. During the war, Lange & Söhne could not cover the need for deck watches itself and had movements and cases assembled and finished by other watchmakers. Deck watches that were assembled by other watchmakers, the name of the other German reassembler is engraved on the inside of the cover, for example: Wempe Hamburg, Huber Munich, Felsing Berlin etc. The offered deck watch is in a recognizable appealing condition: the dial is in unbelievably great condition, the case has partially preserved zapon varnish and allows one to admire the original condition. The case has the original glass, the original, extra-long leather strap with a beautiful patina and signs of wear is mounted on its lugs. The movement cal. 48.1 with a stop center second device works properly. Details on the watch Dial black dial with central small hours circle Arabic numerals outer five minute divisions blued luminous hands central seconds very good condition Movement 2/3 plate movement caliber 48.1 gilt frosted hack feature club-tooth lever escapement large Guillaume screw compensation balance blued Breguet hairspring index spring fine adjusting device ruby endstone on balance polished screws signed The movement is fully functional and running very well Case grey, matted push back numbered and signed diameter: approx. 55mm without crown good condition The watch is fully functional, is running very well and is in a very good total conditionition. Ref. FL 23883 Winding Manual Year World War II Scope of supply none Special manufactured and mounted by A. Lange & Söhne, remarkable preservation