Property from the Original Owner
1028Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 410.038
Datograph Perpetual
A rare, highly attractive and “like-new" white gold perpetual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with leap year indication, power reserve, moon phase, AM/PM indication, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$275,000 - 550,000€32,100 - 64,200$35,300 - 70,500
HK$889,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2022
- Reference No
- 410.038
- Movement No
- 146’738
- Case No
- 250’857
- Model Name
- Datograph Perpetual
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L952.1, 45 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 41mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped ALS Charter Road Hong Kong Boutique and dated 9th August 2022, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, setting pin, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
More often than not, the perpetual calendar complication always goes hand-in-hand with the chronograph functions, and the one that set this trend in motion was undoubtedly the iconic Patek Philippe ref. 1518 from the early 1940s. In a quest to make their mark in creating a timepiece that is equally elegant, sophisticated and functional, A. Lange & Söhne released the formidable Datograph Perpetual, a perpetual calendar chronograph that is uniquely German and perfectly embodies the distinct design codes of the manufacturer.
A fruitful marriage between traditional Saxon watchmaking and a modern appeal, the white gold Datograph Perpetual features a well-balanced dial, jampacked with its signature outsized date windows at twelve, the calendar indications fused with the chronograph counters in the two subdials, a leap year indication at five, a power reserve indicator at 9:30 and the moon phases at six. Furthermore, the movement is comprised of a whopping 556 components and is arguably one of the most beautiful movements assembled by A. Lange & Söhne.
The present example is part of the 2nd generation of the iconic Datograph Perpetual, boasting a sporty grey dial and complete with all the accessories. Fresh-to-the-market in "like-new" condition, this 2022 example is offered with its original factory stickers throughout. With no doubt, the Datograph Perpetual will delight any seasoned collector.
A fruitful marriage between traditional Saxon watchmaking and a modern appeal, the white gold Datograph Perpetual features a well-balanced dial, jampacked with its signature outsized date windows at twelve, the calendar indications fused with the chronograph counters in the two subdials, a leap year indication at five, a power reserve indicator at 9:30 and the moon phases at six. Furthermore, the movement is comprised of a whopping 556 components and is arguably one of the most beautiful movements assembled by A. Lange & Söhne.
The present example is part of the 2nd generation of the iconic Datograph Perpetual, boasting a sporty grey dial and complete with all the accessories. Fresh-to-the-market in "like-new" condition, this 2022 example is offered with its original factory stickers throughout. With no doubt, the Datograph Perpetual will delight any seasoned collector.
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.