11Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 414.049
1815 Chronograph “2022 Best of Show, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este”
A unique and exceptional white gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with pink gold dial, brown subsidiary dials, guarantee, and presentation box, winner of the 2022 Best of Show, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
- Estimate
- $100,000 - 200,000
$736,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2022
- Reference No
- 414.049
- Movement No
- 146’999
- Case No
- 244’037
- Model Name
- 1815 Chronograph “2022 Best of Show, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este”
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 951.5, 34 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Lange pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 39.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated May 22, 2022, fitted presentation box, leather envelope, product literature, suede travel pouch, and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Phillips is honored to offer this unique and extraordinary white gold flyback chronograph wristwatch presented to the 2022 Best of Show at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
Launched in 2004 to commemorate his great-grandfather’s birth in 1815, Walter Lange introduced the 1815 collection and thus marked the first new Lange line since their original quartet of watches released in 1994. The collection included the superb 1815 Chronograph with flyback reset function. It masterfully blended traditional watchmaking with 21st-century engineering, encapsulated by the caliber 951—Lange’s esteemed chronograph movement, first introduced in the Datograph in 1999. Similar to that of the Datograph, the tactile feeling of the chronograph pushers in the 1815 Chronograph is revered by collectors.
The present 1815 Chronograph “Concorso” displays a spectacular pink gold dial with brown subsidiary dials – a feature not seen before for this reference. The dial’s color combination perfectly complements the white gold case and adds to the seductive nature of the timepiece. As the top prize for one of the world’s most prestigious car concourse events, this unique model has a hinged caseback that is exquisitely hand engraved – the result of 9 days of labor – with the Concorso coat of arms, along with the year.
A. Lange & Söhne brilliantly aligned its marque with the world of historic, rare and prestigious cars since 2012 when it formed a partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the annual event held on the shores of Lake Como, and later in in 2018 when the brand became a partner of the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance held at Hampton Court Palace on the outskirts of London.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2022 Best in Show winner was a sublime 1937 Bugatti 57 S. The convertible was awarded the top prize by a jury of experts reflecting the celebration of elegance and timeless beauty in the world of motorcars. The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph reflects similar values with a commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and mechanical precision.
The present, “1 of 1” watch is the very first Lange timepiece awarded to a concourse winner to be offered publicly. Consigned by its original owner complete with its full suite of accessories, it presents an extremely rare opportunity to own a unique, nearly impossible to obtain Lange wristwatch.
Launched in 2004 to commemorate his great-grandfather’s birth in 1815, Walter Lange introduced the 1815 collection and thus marked the first new Lange line since their original quartet of watches released in 1994. The collection included the superb 1815 Chronograph with flyback reset function. It masterfully blended traditional watchmaking with 21st-century engineering, encapsulated by the caliber 951—Lange’s esteemed chronograph movement, first introduced in the Datograph in 1999. Similar to that of the Datograph, the tactile feeling of the chronograph pushers in the 1815 Chronograph is revered by collectors.
The present 1815 Chronograph “Concorso” displays a spectacular pink gold dial with brown subsidiary dials – a feature not seen before for this reference. The dial’s color combination perfectly complements the white gold case and adds to the seductive nature of the timepiece. As the top prize for one of the world’s most prestigious car concourse events, this unique model has a hinged caseback that is exquisitely hand engraved – the result of 9 days of labor – with the Concorso coat of arms, along with the year.
A. Lange & Söhne brilliantly aligned its marque with the world of historic, rare and prestigious cars since 2012 when it formed a partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the annual event held on the shores of Lake Como, and later in in 2018 when the brand became a partner of the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance held at Hampton Court Palace on the outskirts of London.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2022 Best in Show winner was a sublime 1937 Bugatti 57 S. The convertible was awarded the top prize by a jury of experts reflecting the celebration of elegance and timeless beauty in the world of motorcars. The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph reflects similar values with a commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and mechanical precision.
The present, “1 of 1” watch is the very first Lange timepiece awarded to a concourse winner to be offered publicly. Consigned by its original owner complete with its full suite of accessories, it presents an extremely rare opportunity to own a unique, nearly impossible to obtain Lange wristwatch.
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.