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Lot 16 · London Watches

Circa 1942

A. Lange & Söhne. An Oversized German Military Steel Manual Wind Observation Wristwatch

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Estimate
£4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $5,414–$8,120
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — London Watches, London, Knightsbridge · 10 September 2025
Record ID
TB-2026-172001
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A. Lange & Söhne. An Oversized German Military Steel Manual Wind Observation Wristwatch, Circa 1942. Bonhams, 10 Sep 2025, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-172001.

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A. Lange & Söhne. An Oversized German Military Steel Manual Wind Observation Wristwatch, Circa 1942. Bonhams, 10 Sep 2025, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-172001.

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Circa 1995 Audemars Piguet. A Slim Platinum Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch £6,000–£8,000
Cosmic, Ref: 2485, Circa 1947 Omega. A Rare And Large 18k Rose Gold Manual Wind Triple Calendar Wristwatch With Moon Phase £6,000–£8,000
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Ref: 3191, London Import mark for 1956 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch £2,500–£3,500
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A. Lange & Söhne. An Oversized German Military Steel Manual Wind Observation Wristwatch Circa 1942 $7,272 Bonhams, Feb 2024
Omega. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Datejust, Ref: 16200, Purchased 5th November 2001 Bonhams, May 2025
Omega. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Datejust, Ref: 16220, c. 1996 Bonhams, Dec 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 2591, London Import mark for 1969 Bonhams, Nov 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 4809G-001, Purchased 30th October 2004 Bonhams, Sep 2021
Omega. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Submariner, Ref: 5513, C.1960s Bonhams, Oct 2022
Rolex. A Lady's Stainless Steel And Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Datejust, Ref: 69173, c. 1986 Bonhams, Dec 2025
Rolex. A Lady's Stainless Steel And Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Datejust, Ref: 178243, Purchased 31st May 2007 Bonhams, May 2026

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