A. Lange & Söhne - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: 2007
    Reference No: 410.025
    Movement No: 48’039
    Case No: 158’124
    Model Name: Datograph Perpetual
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 951.1, 45 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 41mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated March 31, 2007, stamped Orologeria, Pisa, fitted presentation box, setting pin, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    First launched in 1999, A. Lange & Söhne’s Datograph is widely regarded as one of the most finely crafted and beautiful chronograph wristwatches produced by a modern manufacture.

    Due to its popularity, A. Lange & Söhne expanded the Datograph collection in 2006, introducing the platinum Datograph Perpetual at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). The watch was only in production until 2011, and is highly desirable for its exceptional craftsmanship and iconic status in the horological world. The solid rhodium silver dial creates a pleasant monochromatic effect when paired with the 41mm platinum case. The hint of blue within the day-night indicator and the moon phase aperture provide a subtle complement to the blued steel hands found within the two sub-dials. The watch’s most impressive feat remains the contrasting elements of a delicate dial design and the striking weight of the case.

    The present example from 2007 is in excellent overall condition and offered with its complete set of accessories. The first generation models, such as the present watch, available in platinum and white gold featured unique II, VI, X Roman hour markings on the dial, while the second generation in white gold and pink gold were updated with baton numerals. The Perpetual Datograph is one of the brand’s flagship timepieces and was only manufactured for a five year time span with very few being offered in public. The watch demonstrates the A. Lange & Söhne commitment to excellence in traditional watchmaking, and the historical significance of the brand reaching back over 175 years.

  • 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. 410.025
A rare and highly attractive perpetual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with leap year indicator, power reserve, moon phase, guarantee, setting pin, and presentation box

2007
41mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
$30,000 - 60,000 
CHF26,500-53,000
€28,300-56,500
HK$233,000-467,000

Sold for $82,550

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024