A. Lange & Söhne - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: NINE Hong Kong Monday, November 25, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 1997
    Reference No: 206021
    Movement No: 2250
    Case No: 112’228
    Model Name: 1815
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L941.1, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 35.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Dial, case, movement and buckle
    Accessories: Further accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne International Guarantee stamped Sincere Fine Watches dated 10th July 1997, instruction manual, outer packaging and fitted presentation box

  • Catalogue Essay

    The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 model was named after the birth year of the firm when it was first founded. Introduced in 1994, the 1815 signifies the importance of craftsmanship and traditional approach to execution. With meticulous time spent for its movement production, the simplicity of the dial contrasted against the proudly displayed three-quarter bridged movement, collectors are immediately drawn to the romanticized idea of subtle complexion.

    The present example in yellow gold belongs to one of the first models of the 1815 collection and is further completed with the full set of accessories.

  • Artist Biography

    A. Lange & Söhne

    German • 1845

    Originally 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.

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Ref. 206021
A fine and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with small center seconds, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 1997
35.5mm Diameter
Dial, case, movement and buckle

Estimate
HK$47,000 - 78,000 
€5,400-8,900
$6,000-10,000

Sold for HK$62,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: NINE

Hong Kong Auction 25-26 November 2019