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Movement · Manual-wind movement

A. Lange & Söhne Manual-Wind Movement

Partially verified

This horological object is an individual manual-wind watch movement produced by the German manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne. The movement, identified by number 12175, is accompanied by its corresponding dial. The assembly has a diameter of 43.07 mm. It features a white enamel dial with black printed Roman numerals for the hours and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position. The movement is signed on the dial, which also includes the location 'Glashütte b/Dresden'. The auction description indicates that this is a movement in working condition. The object exhibits specific wear, including hairlines on the enamel dial and a chip located at the winding aperture. The provenance is documented as the property of a German lady. This lot consists solely of the movement and dial assembly without a protective case or additional components, highlighting the technical construction of the calibre.

Front view of the A. Lange & Söhne movement with attached enamel dial and winding crown.
Front view of the A. Lange & Söhne movement with attached enamel dial and winding crown. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Movement · Manual-wind movement
Maker / attribution
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
170
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Germany
Source-reported serial
12175

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Cosmetic Condition

The watch movement features a white enamel dial marked with black Roman numeral hour indices. A smaller subsidiary dial for seconds is positioned at the bottom of the main dial. The signature 'A. Lange & Söhne' is printed in the upper section, accompanied by 'Glashütte b/Dresden' below. The overall aesthetic is characterized by the stark contrast of the black numerals against the white enamel ground.

The condition of the dial is reported by the auction description as very good, although specific damage is present. The enamel surface displays hairlines, and there is a documented chip located near the winding aperture. These details suggest a history of use prior to the object entering the current auction lot. The hands are dark in tone, contrasting with the light dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines”
  • “ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture”

Movement Details and Specifications

This manual-wind movement is identified by the serial number 12175. The movement is fitted with a winding crown and is presented without a case, focusing the viewer's attention on the calibre itself.

With a measured diameter of 43.07 mm, the movement is substantial in size.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement No. 12175”
  • “Diameter 43,07 mm”
  • “only movement in working condition”

Provenance and Identification

The object is recorded as part of lot 170 and is described as the property of a German lady. This provenance information provides a link to the object's previous ownership. The manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne is clearly identified on the dial and the movement itself, confirming the attribution to the historic Glashütte-based firm.

As an individual component sale, the object is offered without reserve, reflecting its status as a stand-alone movement rather than a complete timepiece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Provenance property of a German lady”
  • “A.LANGE & SÖHNE, GERMANY”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific calibre model number associated with movement 12175?
  • What is the approximate production date for A. Lange & Söhne movements in the 12,000 serial range?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for A. Lange & Söhne Manual-Wind Movement
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerA. Lange & Söhne“A.LANGE & SÖHNE, GERMANY”
Movement number12175“Movement No. 12175”
Diameter43.07 mm“Diameter 43,07 mm”
ProvenanceProperty of a German lady“Provenance property of a German lady”
Condition noteEnamel hairlines and chipped aperture“Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture”
SignatureDial and movement“Signature dial and movement”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with black Roman numerals
  • Recessed subsidiary seconds dial
  • Winding crown attached directly to the movement assembly
  • Diameter of 43.07 mm

Research qualifications

  • The source provides no specific date of manufacture for this movement.
  • The functionality and precision of the movement are not guaranteed by the seller.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A.LANGE & SÖHNE, GERMANY

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record c591973102

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