Lang & Heyne - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Lang & Heyne
    Year: Circa 2014
    Movement No: No. 7
    Model Name: König Albert Von Sachsen
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. IV, 46 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Lang & Heyne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 44mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Lang & Heyne certificate & rating report, instruction papers, fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Les Ambassadeurs Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, the independent brand Lang & Heyne was founded in 2001 by two talented young watchmakers, Marco Lang and Mirko Heyne. Embodying the quintessential handcrafted Saxon tradition, their incredible artisanal finesse and philosophy rapidly garnered a cult following among collectors.

    Debuted at Baselworld 2013, the present König Albert (King Albert) exudes vintage charm. Its clean platinum case integrates the chronograph pusher seamlessly into the crown, topped by a superb enamel dial with Roman numerals and railway tracks that amplify legibility. Co-axial chronograph hands allow for a balanced design without counters beyond the subtle six o'clock running seconds.

    The Lang & Heyne workshop highlights watchmaking's artisanal side, producing merely 15 screws per day by hand - hard to fathom considering the time required to create each watch. It is thought their yearly production rarely exceeds triple digits, emphasizing meticulous quality over quantity.

    Preserved in outstanding condition along with its full set of accessories, this platinum example numbered 7 represents a supremely elegant and refined timepiece certain to entice connoisseurs who appreciate modern classics crafted with respect for tradition. Its limited availability and exquisite details position Lang & Heyne as a rising star among independent watchmaking.

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A sophisticated and distinguished platinum single-button chronograph wristwatch with central co-axial chronographic minutes and hours hands, enamel dial, certificate and presentation box

Circa 2014
44mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 220,000 
€19,200-26,400
$20,500-28,200

Sold for HK$355,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024