The present Lot is offered at No Reserve
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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 414.047
1815 Chronograph “Hampton Court Edition”
A unique white gold flyback chronograph with hinged caseback with proceeds going to charity
- Estimate
- CHF100,000 - 200,000•$100,000 - 200,000€103,000 - 206,000
CHF1,058,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2022
- Reference No
- 414.047
- Movement No
- 146'846
- Case No
- 244'038, inside hinged back engraved Unique Piece
- Model Name
- 1815 Chronograph “Hampton Court Edition”
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L951.5, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 39.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne fitted box, proof of origin signed by the CEO, instruction manual, guarantee, polishing cloth and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
It is with great honor and pleasure that Phillips offers this unique A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph "Hampton Court Edition" in white gold and being sold for a good cause.
Ever since the launch of the Datograph in 1999, chronographs leaving the Glashütte based manufacture are considered some of the best and most beautiful on the market. The 1815 Chronograph is no exception, presented in 2004 the model is a potent mix of classic design with cutting edge mechanics.
It boasts an in-house manual movement, expertly finished throughout with Glashütte stripes and a signature hand-engraved balance cock. The full lexicon of movement finishing is unleashed on each component of a Lange wristwatch: black polishing, perlage, straight and circular graining, mirror polishing, chamfering, and anglage, amongst others.
The present 1815 Chronograph "Hampton Court" displays a unique set of features never seen before in this model range notably a white gold case, a black dial that lures in seductively with its silver subcounters. Sand colored script, numerals and outer track add a dash of panache to an already stunning timepiece.
The Saxon firm has aligned its marque with the world of historic, rare and prestigious cars since 2012 when it formed a partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, an annual event held on the shores of Lake Como. Likewise, in 2018 the firm became a partner of the Concours of Elegance, staged at Hampton Court Palace on the outskirts of London.
The present unique piece was specially developed for the Concours of Elegance 2022 as demonstrated by the hinged caseback that is painstaking hand engraved with the Concours of Elegance logo.
The hinged caseback opens to reveal the inhouse manual movement L951.5 in all its technicolor architectural beauty.
The full proceeds of the present unique 1815 Chronograph “Hampton Court Edition” will go to The Prince's Trust. Founded in 1976 by His Majesty King Charles III, the charity supports young people transform their lives. The Prince’s Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).
Ever since the launch of the Datograph in 1999, chronographs leaving the Glashütte based manufacture are considered some of the best and most beautiful on the market. The 1815 Chronograph is no exception, presented in 2004 the model is a potent mix of classic design with cutting edge mechanics.
It boasts an in-house manual movement, expertly finished throughout with Glashütte stripes and a signature hand-engraved balance cock. The full lexicon of movement finishing is unleashed on each component of a Lange wristwatch: black polishing, perlage, straight and circular graining, mirror polishing, chamfering, and anglage, amongst others.
The present 1815 Chronograph "Hampton Court" displays a unique set of features never seen before in this model range notably a white gold case, a black dial that lures in seductively with its silver subcounters. Sand colored script, numerals and outer track add a dash of panache to an already stunning timepiece.
The Saxon firm has aligned its marque with the world of historic, rare and prestigious cars since 2012 when it formed a partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, an annual event held on the shores of Lake Como. Likewise, in 2018 the firm became a partner of the Concours of Elegance, staged at Hampton Court Palace on the outskirts of London.
The present unique piece was specially developed for the Concours of Elegance 2022 as demonstrated by the hinged caseback that is painstaking hand engraved with the Concours of Elegance logo.
The hinged caseback opens to reveal the inhouse manual movement L951.5 in all its technicolor architectural beauty.
The full proceeds of the present unique 1815 Chronograph “Hampton Court Edition” will go to The Prince's Trust. Founded in 1976 by His Majesty King Charles III, the charity supports young people transform their lives. The Prince’s Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).
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.