{"product_id":"a-lange-soehne-ww-ii-military-u-boat-b-uhr-certificate","title":"A. Lange \u0026 Söhne Pocket Watch WW II Military U Boat B-Uhr 1945","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne WWII Kriegsmarine U-Boat B-Uhr | Caliber 48 | 1945 Military Watch\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jBrAiqNLyeg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: none; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" alt=\"A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne WWII Military U-Boat Watch Video Review\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/6641\/8838\/files\/Youtube1_480x480.png?v=1761813971\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #b12704; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSOLD - ARCHIVE GALLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMuseum Quality German Military Timepiece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne WWII B-Uhr historic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis is not merely a pocket watch; it is a vital instrument of naval warfare. Known as a \u003cb\u003eBeobachtungsuhr (B-Uhr)\u003c\/b\u003e or Navigation Deck Watch, this specific A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne timepiece was commissioned for the German \u003cb\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/b\u003e during World War II. These high-precision chronometers were essential for U-Boat commanders and naval officers to calculate longitude at sea, where a single second of error could mean missing a target or getting lost in the open ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Significance: The Caliber 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eInside beats the legendary \u003cb\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne Caliber 48\u003c\/b\u003e. Developed specifically for military use, this movement is renowned among horologists for its oversized balance wheel, swan-neck regulator, and hacking seconds feature (allowing for precise synchronization). Produced around 1945, amidst the chaos of the war's end, this watch stands as a testament to the unyielding standards of Glashütte watchmaking under extreme conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne, Glashütte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military B-Uhr (Observation \/ Deck Watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (c. 1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kriegsmarine \/ U-Boat Service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Wind, \u003cb\u003eCaliber 48\u003c\/b\u003e (High Precision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military Issue Numbers (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte Black with Radium Luminous Numerals (Original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sword-style Luminous Hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel\/Chrome Plated Brass (Standard for WWII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Provenance \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox\/Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure professional travel case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice and our detailed \u003cstrong\u003eService Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e confirming authenticity and movement grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🚚 Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsured worldwide shipping with specialized packaging for antique instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛎️ Collector's Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is currently sold. However, we specialize in sourcing rare \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Military Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check our \"New Arrivals\" section or contact us to find a similar piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔧 Conservation \u0026amp; Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven as a museum piece, this watch has received expert care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe professional conservation included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete disassembly of the Caliber 48 movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning and lubrication with Moebius oils suited for vintage mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming regulation to ensure historical accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of the original patina (dial and hands left untouched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eValue Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included documentation serves as a guarantee of the watch's provenance, crucial for WWII collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. 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