8083
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 808.032
Cabaret
A dazzling and rare white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date, blue dial and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 200,000€13,200 - 21,900$15,400 - 25,600
HK$254,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2000, Germany
- Reference No
- 808.032
- Movement No
- 22’624
- Case No
- 132’595
- Model Name
- Cabaret
- Material
- 18K white gold and diamond
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L 931.3, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 26.5mm width x 36.3mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
• A. Lange & Söhne first introduced the Cabaret model in 1997. Its bold rectangular case design pays tribute to the geometric elegance of the Art Deco style from the 1920s and 1930s. The present example showcases exceptional craftsmanship and refinement, with a bezel set with 244 diamonds totalling approximately 1.7 carats, and a dial adorned with 146 diamonds weighing around 0.71 carats. The hour markers, hands and date window are crafted from solid gold, adding to the watch’s luxurious appeal.
• The timepiece presents a highly elegant combination of a lavishly diamond-set white gold case and bracelet, paired with a blue dial that highlights the oversized date display, one of the brand’s most recognisable features. Produced around the year 2000, this ref. 808.032 forms part of an extremely limited series, making it a rare and desirable piece for collectors. Notably, this example features a blue dial, a less commonly seen variant compared to the more frequently encountered black version, further enhancing its uniqueness and appeal to connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.
• The timepiece presents a highly elegant combination of a lavishly diamond-set white gold case and bracelet, paired with a blue dial that highlights the oversized date display, one of the brand’s most recognisable features. Produced around the year 2000, this ref. 808.032 forms part of an extremely limited series, making it a rare and desirable piece for collectors. Notably, this example features a blue dial, a less commonly seen variant compared to the more frequently encountered black version, further enhancing its uniqueness and appeal to connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.
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.