814Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 404.035
Double Split
A “like-new” and impressive platinum double split-seconds flyback chronograph wristwatch with power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$400,000 - 600,000€44,200 - 66,300$51,300 - 76,900
HK$571,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2004
- Reference No
- 404.035
- Movement No
- 44’596
- Case No
- 154’577
- Model Name
- 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 undated guarantee stamped Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd., instruction manual, cloth, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 2004, the firm introduced the Double Split. Marking an important moment for the history of horology, the A. Lange & Söhne Double Split is the first wristwatch in the world to feature a flyback chronograph with double rattrapante mechanism. Housed in the large 43mm diameter case lies the metropolis of in-house caliber. L001.1. At immediate glance, most would think that the Double Split is just a pumped-up variant of the Datograph due to its similar case design and dial layout. However, the Double Split is slightly more complex than your regular Datograph. Fitted with a split-seconds hand, the chronograph can perform lap time measurements and time comparisons. With a movement that comprises of 465 individual components, the Double Split is most definitely a complicated timepiece to execute.
Executed to the highest of quality, the present A. Lange & Söhne Double Split in platinum from circa 2004 is in “like-new" condition and complete with its original guarantee and presentation box.
Executed to the highest of quality, the present A. Lange & Söhne Double Split in platinum from circa 2004 is in “like-new" condition and complete with its original guarantee and presentation box.
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.