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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 704.048F
Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
A very fine and extremely rare platinum tourbillon wristwatch with black enamel dial, date and hacking mechanism, made for the 20th anniversary, numbered 10 of a limited edition 20 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$1,300,000 - 1,800,000€141,000 - 196,000$160,000 - 225,000
HK$1,750,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2014
- Reference No
- 704.048F
- Movement No
- 109'930
- Case No
- No. 10/20, 200'110
- Model Name
- Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 961.3, 51 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>A. Lange & Söhne</em> crocodile strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum <em>A. Lange & Söhne</em> deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With<em> A. Lange & Söhne</em> guarantee seal, fitted wooden presentation box, leather envelop, two additional <em>A. Lange & Söhne</em> crocodile straps, product literature and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
2014 was a momentous year for the brand A. Lange & Söhne, it was their 20th anniversary after Walter Lange rebuilt the firm, which was destroyed during World War II. Since its inception, Lange has been known for their highest quality movements and complications, and the new A. Lange & Söhne was no exception. This stunning limited edition 20th anniversary timepiece encapsulates all the brand is known for, and is a masterpiece of modern horology. The Lange 1 DNA is seen in the oversized date apertures, along with eccentric dial, which has been semi-skeletonised to allow the wearer to view the one minute tourbillon carriage. The large platinum case is nicely contrasted with the black dial.
The present ‘Handwerkskunst’ is in excellent original condition, and is worthy of the name with finely engraved movement, it is a pleasure to behold. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own one of these 20 timepieces.
The present ‘Handwerkskunst’ is in excellent original condition, and is worthy of the name with finely engraved movement, it is a pleasure to behold. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own one of these 20 timepieces.
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.