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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 405.031
Datograph Up/Down
A fine and attractive pink gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with oversized date display, power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF40,000 - 80,000€42,900 - 85,800$49,600 - 99,100
CHF60,960
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2016
- Reference No
- 405.031
- Movement No
- 115'749
- Case No
- 224'107
- Model Name
- Datograph Up/Down
- Material
- 18k pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L.951.6, 46 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 41mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated February 5th 2016, instruction manual, product literature, polishing cloth, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Introduced at Baselworld in 1999, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph marked a turning point in modern horology and remains one of the most celebrated chronographs ever created. Cased in 39mm platinum and fitted with a rich black dial, it immediately set new benchmarks for both design and technical innovation. The flyback function allowed the chronograph to be reset and restarted instantly with a single push of the button, underscoring the ingenuity of Lange’s engineering. Revered collectors and connoisseurs, including the legendary watchmaker Philippe Dufour, quickly hailed the Datograph as one of their all-time favorite timepieces.
While the first generation was later produced in other case metals and dial variations, the original platinum and black dial combination is the version that captured the imagination of the watch world when it debuted. In 2012, the Datograph evolved into its second generation with two references: the platinum ref. 405.035 and the pink gold ref. 405.031, like the present example. Key updates included a larger 41mm case, baton indexes in place of Roman numerals, and the welcome addition of a power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock, marked “AUF” and “AB.”
At its heart beats the in-house calibre L951.6, offering 60 hours of power reserve, a free-sprung balance with overcoil, and the kind of lavish hand-finishing that defines A. Lange & Söhne. Visible through the sapphire caseback, every bridge, lever, and wheel is a testament to Saxon watchmaking artistry. With demand for Lange’s finest creations stronger than ever, the Datograph has secured its place as one of the most important and collectible modern chronographs.
While the first generation was later produced in other case metals and dial variations, the original platinum and black dial combination is the version that captured the imagination of the watch world when it debuted. In 2012, the Datograph evolved into its second generation with two references: the platinum ref. 405.035 and the pink gold ref. 405.031, like the present example. Key updates included a larger 41mm case, baton indexes in place of Roman numerals, and the welcome addition of a power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock, marked “AUF” and “AB.”
At its heart beats the in-house calibre L951.6, offering 60 hours of power reserve, a free-sprung balance with overcoil, and the kind of lavish hand-finishing that defines A. Lange & Söhne. Visible through the sapphire caseback, every bridge, lever, and wheel is a testament to Saxon watchmaking artistry. With demand for Lange’s finest creations stronger than ever, the Datograph has secured its place as one of the most important and collectible modern chronographs.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally 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.
Browse MakerOn 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.