827Σ︎
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 403.035F
Datograph, First Generation
A “like-new”, unworn and supremely attractive platinum flyback chronograph wristwatch with outsized date, guarantee and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- “Like-new” and unworn example
- First ‘METER’ tachymeter dial
- Complete with its original accessories
Launched in 1999, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph is widely regarded by collectors as one of the finest modern chronograph wristwatches ever produced. The Datograph features an in-house manual movement, meticulously finished with Glashütte stripes and a signature hand-engraved balance cock. The oversized date display, inspired by the Dresden Semper Opera clock, is prominently positioned at 12 o’clock for optimal legibility.
The first generation of the Datograph boasts a 39mm case diameter and lacks a power reserve indication, lending the dial a clean and minimalist appeal. The platinum case paired with a black dial represents the original Datograph that captivated collectors and connoisseurs alike when it debuted at Baselworld in 1999. In 2012, the model was upgraded to a larger 41mm case and included a power reserve indication at 6 o’clock, with baton indexes replacing the Roman numerals.
The present example from circa 2002, belongs to the model's first generation, identifiable by the ‘METER’ tachymeter scale, which was later changed to ‘METERS’ in subsequent productions. This subtle yet significant detail is highly sought after by collectors of early Datograph versions. Complete with its original guarantee and presentation box, the present timepiece is offered in “like-new” condition retaining its hang tag on the platinum deployant clasp.
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.