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Lot 53 A. LANGE & SOHNE
ZEITWERK STRIKING TIME
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
ZEITWERK STRIKING TIME
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
A. LANGE & SOHNE. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND IMPRESSIVE 18K WHITE GOLD STRIKING TIME WRISTWATCH WITH DIGITAL TIME DISPLAY, POWER RESERVE INDICATION AND HACK FEATURE
SIGNED A. LANGE & SOHNE, LANGE ZEITWERK STRIKING TIME MODEL, REF. 145.029F, CASE NO. 232'086, CIRCA 2021
Closed13 May 2023
Price Realised
CHF 100,800
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Specialist note
With a 44.2 mm. case size, jumping numerals display and a visible chiming mechanism, the present timepiece is truly modern and unique – representing not only a first in horology but also a first for Lange, whose style usually consists of classy, understated dress watches. As is characteristic of Lange, every aspect of the creation of the watch is executed to a high degree of precision – the jumping numerals mechanism always delivers an exact reading of time, advancing instantaneously rather than slowly and gradually. This is achieved using a beautifully hand-finished remontoire, visible through the sapphire case back, which enables a steady flow of power to the balance. Furthermore, a switch at 4 o’clock alternatively activates or deactivates the chiming mechanism (as seen by the two small symmetrical hammers), which when on, chimes every quarter hour and hour with different, crisp and clear sounds.