146Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 380.044
Saxonia Automatic "Terra-Brown"
An attractive and highly rare white gold wristwatch with "terra brown" dial, guarantee and presentation box, made to celebrate the grand reopening of the Tokyo boutique
- Estimate
- CHF12,000 - 18,000€12,500 - 18,700$13,700 - 20,600
CHF45,720
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2016
- Reference No
- 380.044
- Movement No
- 116'023
- Case No
- 231'626
- Model Name
- Saxonia Automatic "Terra-Brown"
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. L086.1, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee dated August 12th 2017, product literature, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
With an eye-catching 38.5 millimeter case in white gold and featuring an arresting "Terra Brown" dial, the present watch is an exceedingly rare and attractive edition of the classic Saxonia Automatic. Made to commemorate the grand reopening of A. Lange & Söhne's Ginza boutique in Tokyo in 2016, the model was released in highly limited numbers to the brand's very best and loyal clients. While not an official limited production run, very few examples were produced. Alongside the white gold case, the brand also launched the model in pink gold.
The "Terra Brown" dial itself is very attractive, and invigorates the classic model. A milky brown shade, it also has a beautiful sheen that comes from the solid silver base, which changes slightly in tone depending on the light. In certain incident light, it almost looks brown-gray. The watches is powered by the Lange L086.1 automatic calibre, with a maximum power reserve of 72 hours. The movement displays all the details that the brand is known for, such as the balance cock with free-hand decorative engraving. Like all other Lange models, the Saxonia Automatic is fitted with individual calibre components that have been painstakingly decorated by hand.
Offered in excellent condition with crisp hallmarks and engravings, the present watch is accompanied by all its original accessories such as the original certificate, presentation box and outer packaging.
The "Terra Brown" dial itself is very attractive, and invigorates the classic model. A milky brown shade, it also has a beautiful sheen that comes from the solid silver base, which changes slightly in tone depending on the light. In certain incident light, it almost looks brown-gray. The watches is powered by the Lange L086.1 automatic calibre, with a maximum power reserve of 72 hours. The movement displays all the details that the brand is known for, such as the balance cock with free-hand decorative engraving. Like all other Lange models, the Saxonia Automatic is fitted with individual calibre components that have been painstakingly decorated by hand.
Offered in excellent condition with crisp hallmarks and engravings, the present watch is accompanied by all its original accessories such as the original certificate, presentation box and outer packaging.
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.