Important Watches
Important Watches
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference 401.031 1815 Chronograph | A pink gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with pulsometer, Circa 2009
Session begins in
December 6, 07:00 PM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 70,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. L951.0 mechanical, 34 jewels
Movement number: 43'361
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 153'302
Closure: 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Size: 39.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee book dated February 5, 2009, leather bi-fold, operating instructions book, and polishing cloth
Ferdinand Adolph Lange founded A. Lange & Söhne in 1845, establishing a fine watchmaking tradition in Glashütte that has rivaled Swiss competitors ever since. The brand faced significant challenges, including the destruction of its factory in 1945 and its disappearance during the Soviet occupation in 1948. However, the spirit of Lange endured. In 1990, great-grandson Walter Lange revived the brand, restoring it as a leader in haute horology known for intricate pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie, tourbillons, and other complications.
In 1996, Walter Lange introduced the 1815 collection, named after Ferdinand's birth year, to honor his legacy. The 1815 Flyback Chronograph, produced from 2004 to 2008, marked the first chronograph wristwatch outside the Datograph family. Unlike the Datograph, it features a flyback complication and omits the date display. A pulsation scale adds a touch of asymmetry to the clean, concise dial. Crafted in 18k pink gold with a black dial and silver sub-dials, it houses the renowned caliber 951 flyback chronograph movement, celebrated for its precision and innovation. Complete with its full suite of accessories, this timepiece offers a rare chance to own a piece of horological history.