A. Lange & Söhne - Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE Hong Kong Monday, November 28, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2001
    Reference No: 305'025
    Movement No: 22'302
    Case No: 132'322
    Model Name: Anniversary Langematik
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, L921.7, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black A. Lange & Söhne crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 37 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 322/500

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present Anniversary Langematik model was made in a limited edition of 500 pieces only in 2000 until 2004 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the re-establishment of A. Lange & Söhne. The watch is fitted with a flawless enamel dial that requires exquisite craftsmanship and skills. Visually striking and appealing, the dial is further highlighted with the Roman numeral XII in red. In addition, the watch houses a patented zero-rest mechanism, which re-sets the seconds hand to 0 when the crown is pulled. Encased in platinum, the present watch is offered in pristine condition.

  • Artist Biography

    A. Lange & Söhne

    German • 1845

    Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.

    On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.

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Ref. 305'025
A fine and rare platinum limited edition wristwatch with enamel dial, made to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the re-establishment of A. Lange & Söhne

Circa 2001
37 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 322/500

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 300,000 
€23,500-35,200
$25,000-37,000

Sold for HK$275,000

Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2016