In commemoration of Walter Lange's life’s work, along with his contribution to both the firm and the industry, A. Lange & Söhne finally materialised a watch he had always envisioned but never materialised, resulting in the present limited edition 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”. Originally conceived by his great grandfather and granted one of Germany’s first patents in 1877, this exceptional timepiece features an independently stoppable jumping center seconds and a separate small seconds subdial. The ability to design and build this brand new movement with jumping seconds was no easy feat, let alone in under one year. Ultimately, this attests to the firm’s impressive engineering, as these Glashütte-based watchmakers are evidently miracle workers. Designated as the caliber L1924, this is a nod to the year Walter Lange was born. Likewise, the first three digits of the reference number, 297.078, recall his date of birth, 29 July.

The momentous timepiece debuted at the Salon International de Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in January 2018, offered as a limited edition of 145 pieces in white gold, 90 in pink gold and 27 in yellow gold. A piece-unique was delivered also in stainless steel and is fitted with an exquisite black grand feu enamel dial.

Immaculate in design and function, the present 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” is numbered 108 out of the 145 examples, encased in a sleek 40.5mm white gold case that perfectly frames its alluring white dial. Offered in “new-old-stock" condition, this exceptionally rare specimen is further accompanied by its original accessories and gives collectors a chance to bring home a timepiece that represents an important part of A. Lange & Söhne’s heritage.