A. Lange & Söhne - The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT New York Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2011
    Reference No: 307.029
    Movement No: 52’869
    Case No: 174’726
    Model Name: Grand Saxonia Automatik
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. L9212, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne presentation box, wallet, product literature, polish cloth and outer packaging

  • Catalogue Essay

    Following the fall of the Soviet Union, Walter Lange re-established the revered brand founded by his great-grandfather in Glashütte in 1990. The first collection, which was comprised of four watches, was presented in 1994 and immediately rose to the forefront of haute horology. One of these four timepieces was the timeless and now iconic Saxonia model, named after the German state Saxony. Of the four debut models released at Dresden Royal Palace in 1994, the Saxonia line most closely resembles the traditional gentleman’s dress watch with its simplicity and elegance. The case design is pure and minimal, while the dial features the brand’s trademark “Outsized Date”.

    The classic dress watch has gone through several iterations since its beginnings, however remains true to the quality craftsmanship of A. Lange & Söhne with caliber upgrades and dial changes to keep in line with a modern 21st century aesthetic. The A. Lange & Söhne Grand Saxonia Automatik 307.029 was introduced in 2007. Following exceptional watch making from past pocket watches, the present model with caliber L9212 has a zero reset mechanism, which when the crown is pulled out, the constant seconds resets to zero.

    A. Lange & Söhne is renowned for their high quality masterful movements, and the present watch is a wonderful representation of their standards. The white gold case is in excellent condition, and highlighted by the black dial, which is clean and original. Consigned by the original owner and complete with all of its original accessories, this time only wristwatch is a perfect addition to any collection.

  • 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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Property of the Original Owner

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Ref. 307.029
A fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with black dial, zero reset function, and presentation box

Circa 2011
40mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
$10,000 - 20,000 
CHF9,000-18,000
€9,200-18,500
HK$78,200-156,000
S$13,400-26,900

Sold for $25,400

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023