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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 297.026
1815 Homage to Walter Lange
A new-old-stock limited edition white gold wristwatch with independently stoppable jumping center seconds, guarantee, and presentation box, number 145 of 145
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
$69,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2017
- Reference No
- 297.026
- Movement No
- 136’072
- Case No
- No. 145/145, 238’815
- Model Name
- 1815 Homage to Walter Lange
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, L.1924, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
- Dimensions
- 40.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee, presentation box, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Phillips is honored to offer one each of these limited edition gold wristwatches – all with prestigious serial numbers usually reserved for Lange’s most important clients. This white gold example is the last of its series, number 145 of 145.
Offered for the first time at auction in unworn condition by the original owner, it is accompanied by its original guarantee and presentation box, a testament to both Walter Lange and German engineering.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Offered for the first time at auction in unworn condition by the original owner, it is accompanied by its original guarantee and presentation box, a testament to both Walter Lange and German engineering.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
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.