12Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 404.035
Datograph Double Split
An impressive platinum split-seconds flyback chronograph wristwatch with power reserve indication, warranty, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $40,000 - 80,000
$60,960
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2006
- Reference No
- 404.035
- Movement No
- 52’954
- Case No
- 162’936
- Model Name
- Datograph Double Split
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L001.1, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 43mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne warranty booklet dated September 23rd, 2006, instruction booklet, leather folio, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
• A. Lange & Söhne introduced the Double Split in 2004, marking it as the world’s first double rattrapante chronograph.
• Featuring both traditional split-seconds and a split-minutes chronograph, it allows both pairs of hands to be stopped separately, with the stopped hands able to be reset to catch up with the running hands at the push of a button.
• This 43mm horological masterpiece surpasses its younger brother in various ways. The movement construction is arguably the most aesthetically captivating and immaculately finished. While the movement's thickness is substantial, this robust architecture is precisely what makes it extraordinary.
• Accompanied by all of its original accessories, with the German silver subdials taking on a light champagne hue.
• Featuring both traditional split-seconds and a split-minutes chronograph, it allows both pairs of hands to be stopped separately, with the stopped hands able to be reset to catch up with the running hands at the push of a button.
• This 43mm horological masterpiece surpasses its younger brother in various ways. The movement construction is arguably the most aesthetically captivating and immaculately finished. While the movement's thickness is substantial, this robust architecture is precisely what makes it extraordinary.
• Accompanied by all of its original accessories, with the German silver subdials taking on a light champagne hue.
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.