A. Lange & Söhne - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Property from the Original Owner

Σ1028

Ref. 410.038
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

Circa 2022
41mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$275,000 - 550,000 
€32,100-64,200
$35,300-70,500

Sold for HK$889,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023