Launched in 1999, A. Lange & Söhne introduced yet another milestone when they released the Datograph powered by an in-house manual movement with a flyback chronograph function. A large statement during the time, there was not many options available in the market for an in-house chronograph movement, hence Rolex decided to seize its production for the Zenith powered ref. 16520 and upgraded the model via the first self-winding in-house cal. 4130.

The Datograph is considered by many enthusiasts as one of the most beautiful chronograph wristwatches manufactured in recent times. Boasting a technically brilliant and aesthetically pleasing movement architecture proudly displayed through the sapphire crystal caseback, it retains the firm’s iconic feature of the hand-engraved balance cock. In production from 1999 to 2012, the Datograph was upgraded with new models featuring a larger case dimension as well as an additional power reserve indication at 6 O’clock and only produced in white and pink gold. The present Datograph belongs to an early example of the famed model, encased in a 39mm diameter platinum case with the absence of the power reserve indication. Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories, the present lot will most certainly impress discerned collectors seeking for an early example of the Datograph.