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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 808.035
Cabaret
An exceptional and extremely rare white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with oversized date, bracelet, guarantee booklet, and presentation boxes
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 50,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2016
- Reference No
- 808.035
- Movement No
- 30’151
- Case No
- 132’536
- Model Name
- Cabaret
- Material
- 18K white gold, diamonds
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L931.3, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne Wellendorff bracelet, max length approximately 170mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne hidden deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 26.5mm width x 31mm length (not including lugs)
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee booklet dated July 11th, 2016, instruction booklet, microfiber cloth, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
A Lange & Söhne’s Cabaret is a declaration of the Saxon brand’s desire for experimentation and horological excellence. Just three years after the brand’s rebirth in 1994, a bold departure from their round-shaped timepiece was debuted, the Cabaret with a rectangular case set itself apart, with a proud display of its signature digital outsize date inspired by Dresden’s Semper Opera House clock.
Its bold rectangular case design pays tribute to the geometric elegance of the Art Deco style from the 1920s and 1930s. The present example showcases exceptional craftsmanship and refinement, with a bezel set with 46 baguette diamonds totaling approximately 2.5 carats, and is paired with an inky black dial. The hour markers, hands and date window are crafted from solid gold, adding to the watch’s luxurious appeal.
A striking and luxurious feature elevating the present example’s desireability is the exquisite white gold Wellendorff bracelet. This combination of white gold, diamond-set case and white gold bracelet is hardly ever seen. Typically, the bejeweled version of the Cabaret features a round brilliant diamond-set case, sometimes paired with a diamond-set bracelet. The present combination, coupled with its complete set of accessories, is an exceptionally rare and beguiling example of an already niche reference from the German brand.
Its bold rectangular case design pays tribute to the geometric elegance of the Art Deco style from the 1920s and 1930s. The present example showcases exceptional craftsmanship and refinement, with a bezel set with 46 baguette diamonds totaling approximately 2.5 carats, and is paired with an inky black dial. The hour markers, hands and date window are crafted from solid gold, adding to the watch’s luxurious appeal.
A striking and luxurious feature elevating the present example’s desireability is the exquisite white gold Wellendorff bracelet. This combination of white gold, diamond-set case and white gold bracelet is hardly ever seen. Typically, the bejeweled version of the Cabaret features a round brilliant diamond-set case, sometimes paired with a diamond-set bracelet. The present combination, coupled with its complete set of accessories, is an exceptionally rare and beguiling example of an already niche reference from the German brand.
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.