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  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2005
    Reference No: 105.025
    Movement No: 11’679
    Case No: 121’686
    Model Name: Saxonia
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L941.3, 30 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 34mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne international guarantee stamped Wempe Germany and dated 7th March 2005, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - First released in 1994 during the resurrection of A. Lange & Söhne, the Saxonia is a classic timepiece with an effortless, confident design that has withstood the test of time. The model has since grown into a family of charismatic dress watches, sporting divine proportions inspired by traditional Saxon watchmaking.

    - The present example is a platinum ref. 105.025, featuring a stunning symmetrical silvered dial with the firm’s signature outsized date apertures, counterbalanced by a small seconds subdial at six.

    - Framed in a 34mm diameter case, this quiet giant bears an impressive wrist presence despite its petite size.

    - Tastefully executed both inside and out, the sapphire caseback proudly reveals its hand-finished manual cal. L941.3, a movement that is as technically sound as it is a sight to behold. With its ¾ baseplate, hand-embellished balance cock and a combination of other finishing touches, it is no surprise collectors hold the German giants and their timepieces in such high regard.

    - The present Saxonia ref. 105.025 is offered in excellent overall condition with its original accessories. As small watches are soaring in popularity, this is the ideal opportunity for collectors looking to expand their collection with a charming dress watch that will slide through any tight cuff.

  • 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. 105.025
A fine and attractive platinum wristwatch with small seconds, date indication, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2005
34mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$100,000 - 200,000 
€12,000-24,000
$12,800-25,600

Sold for HK$203,200

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2023

28 March - 4 April 2023