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A. Lange & Söhne silver observation watch, 1919

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Period

1919

Maker / issuer

A. Lange & Söhne

This is a silver observation watch (Beobachtungsuhr) No. 79 224 produced by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte in 1919, under the brand Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation (DUF).

The watch is accompanied by a historic chain bearing the inscription "In eiserner Zeit 1916, Gold zur Wehr - Eisen zur Ehr". It is preserved in the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

A. Lange & Söhne was originally founded by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Kingdom of Saxony, in 1845. The firm operated there until it was nationalised in 1948 following the Soviet occupation after World War II. During its early history, the manufacturer was patronised by notable figures, including German Emperor Wilhelm II, Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire, and Alexander II of Russia.

This observation watch, designated as a Beobachtungsuhr bearing serial number 79 224, was produced by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte in 1919 under the brand Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation (DUF). The piece is accompanied by a historic chain featuring the inscription "In eiserner Zeit 1916, Gold zur Wehr - Eisen zur Ehr". Both the watch and its associated chain are preserved in the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte.

Physical characteristics

Case
Silver (described as a silver observation watch; source metadata also notes gold)
Material
Gold (as described on the source photograph page)

Identification

Holding institution
Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte
Inscriptions or signatures
Inscribed on chain: "In eiserner Zeit 1916, Gold zur Wehr - Eisen zur Ehr"; branded Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation DUF
Serial or inventory number
79 224

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Escapement type not documented; requires movement examination or a horological reference.
  • Jewel count and calibre not documented.
  • Serial-number dating, case dimensions and weight remain untranscribed.
  • No catalogue reference number is asserted; standard horological catalogues have not been transcribed for this specimen.
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