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A. Lange & Söhne Follow Ref. 410.425 E A highly attractive and rare platinum perpetual calendar flyback chronograph wristwatch with leap year indicator, power reserve, moonphases, and platinum bracelet 2006 41mm Diameter Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed
Manufacturer : A. Lange & Söhne Year : 2006 Reference No : 410.425 E Movement No : 48’289 Case No : 158’107 Model Name : Datograph Perpetual Material : Platinum Calibre : Manual, cal. L952.1, 45 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Platinum A. Lange & Söhne bracelet Clasp/Buckle : Platinum A. Lange & Söhne double deployant clasp Dimensions : 41mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed Accessories : Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped by U.S.A. retailer Betteridge Jewelers and dated November 11, 2006, instruction booklet, leather document holder, sale tag, setting pin, fitted leather presentation box and outer packaging, as well as two extra bracelet links. Catalogue Essay Launched during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in 2006, the Datograph Perpetual in platinum remained in production until 2011, and since, very few examples have appeared publicly, especially with an accompanying platinum bracelet. The elegant display includes a 60-second counter and a 30-minute counter, as well as indications for the day of the week, month, leap year, and day/night. This model was the first wristwatch manufactured by A. Lange & Söhne to combine a chronograph with a perpetual calendar, and has the additional useful flyback function, which is activated with the top chronograph pusher. The brand’s signature oversized date apertures are opposite to the comparatively smaller moonphase window. Turning the watch over, one can glimpse the 556 individually hand-finished components, including the free-hand engraved balance cock and delicate "Glashütte" waves throughout. The solid rhodium silver dial creates a pleasant monochromatic effect when paired with the 41mm platinum case and bracelet. The hint of blue at the day-night indicator and the moonphase aperture provide a subtle complement to the blued steel hands found within the two sub-dials. The watch’s most impressive feat remains the contrasting elements of a delicate dial design and the striking weight of the case. Further enhancing its appeal is the hardly ever seen, factory bracelet made of platinum that was specially ordered by the original owner at great expense. Sumptuous, luxurious, and exquisitely crafted both inside and out, this example of the Datograph Perpetual will delight the seasoned collector. Read More Maker Bio A. Lange & Söhne German • 1845 Follow 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. View More Works