A. Lange & Söhne – 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” Edition - Record price 2018
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At the eagerly awaited Phillips spring auction, held in Geneva on 13 May 2018, the only 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” watch ever made in a steel case went under the hammer for an unbeatable price of CHF 852,500 (US$ 852,414; € 713,627; incl. buyer’s premium). This is the highest result at auction that a Lange wristwatch has ever achieved.
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The unique piece was dedicated to company founder Walter Lange, who passed away in 2017. Its special features include a jumping sweep-seconds mechanism, black enamel dial segment and stainless-steel case.
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All proceeds from the sale of the watch will go to the Children Action Foundation. The Swiss-based aid organisation helps promote the physical and emotional well-being of disadvantaged children and young people in eight countries around the globe.
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Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid was delighted with the auction’s outcome: “The result went well beyond our expectations. I’m particularly pleased that we can make a major contribution to Children Action’s important work, just as Walter Lange intended.
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The fact that the watch auctioned for such a high amount is not only a reflection of the increased value of A. Lange & Söhne watches, but also the worldwide community of collectors’ huge admiration for Walter Lange.”
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According to the auctioneer, Aurel Bacs, the success of the watch is largely down to one thing. “The 1815 ‘Homage to Walter Lange’ is the first ‘officially and publicly released’ steel watch by A. Lange & Söhne.
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Lange manufacture Calibre: Manual, Unique cal. L1924,
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It is a collector’s dream and was intended from the outset to raise money for a charity helping children in need. This unique story will forever be associated with the origins of the watch and it was a privilege for all of us at Phillips to have participated in this beautiful project.”
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Record price for unique A. Lange & Söhne piece
1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” auctions for CHF 852,500
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At the eagerly awaited Phillips spring auction, held in Geneva on 13 May 2018, the only 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” watch ever made in a steel case went under the hammer for an unbeatable price of CHF 852,500 (US$ 852,414; € 713,627; incl. buyer’s premium). This is the highest result at auction that a Lange wristwatch has ever achieved.
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The unique piece was dedicated to company founder Walter Lange, who passed away in 2017. Its special features include a jumping sweep-seconds mechanism, black enamel dial segment and stainless-steel case.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
All proceeds from the sale of the watch will go to the Children Action Foundation. The Swiss-based aid organisation helps promote the physical and emotional well-being of disadvantaged children and young people in eight countries around the globe.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
The fact that the watch auctioned for such a high amount is not only a reflection of the increased value of A. Lange & Söhne watches, but also the worldwide community of collectors’ huge admiration for Walter Lange.”
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
According to the auctioneer, Aurel Bacs, the success of the watch is largely down to one thing. “The 1815 ‘Homage to Walter Lange’ is the first ‘officially and publicly released’ steel watch by A. Lange & Söhne.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Lange manufacture Calibre: Manual, Unique cal. L1924,
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
It is a collector’s dream and was intended from the outset to raise money for a charity helping children in need. This unique story will forever be associated with the origins of the watch and it was a privilege for all of us at Phillips to have participated in this beautiful project.”
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Alongside the one-off steel version, limited editions of the 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” are also available in white gold (145 watches), pink gold (90 watches) and yellow gold (27 watches). These will go on sale in autumn.
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The number of watches available in each limited edition refers to an important date in Lange’s history: 145 years passed between 7 December 1845, when the company was first founded by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, and 7 December 1990, the date it was re-established by his great-grandson Walter Lange.
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Alongside the one-off steel version, limited editions of the 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” are also available in white gold (145 watches), pink gold (90 watches) and yellow gold (27 watches). These will go on sale in autumn.
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The number of watches available in each limited edition refers to an important date in Lange’s history: 145 years passed between 7 December 1845, when the company was first founded by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, and 7 December 1990, the date it was re-established by his great-grandson Walter Lange.
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The number of watches available in the limited pink-gold edition refers to the year 1990. And finally, another 27 years passed before the special edition was presented in honour of Walter Lange on 7 December 2017.
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Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
Reference No: 297.078
Model Name: 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”
Case
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 40.5mm Diameter
Case No: 236’000 further stamped Unique Piece
Movement
Lange manufacture Calibre: Manual, cal. L1924,
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Manually wound, crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards,
Movement No: 133’413
Jewels: 36
Bracelet/Strap
Leather alligator leather strap.
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories:
Accompanied by fitted box and Certificate
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Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
Reference No: 297.078
Model Name: 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”
Case
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 40.5mm Diameter
Case No: 236’000 further stamped Unique Piece
Movement
Lange manufacture Calibre: Manual, cal. L1924,
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Manually wound, crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards,
Movement No: 133’413
Jewels: 36
Bracelet/Strap
Leather alligator leather strap.
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories:
Accompanied by fitted box and Certificate
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Year: 2018
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Press Release - 2018
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