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Lot Essay
The present 1815 200th Anniversary F.A. Lange watch is preserved in like new condition and sold with the full set of accessories. It is number 193 of the limited edition of 200 examples launched in 2015 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the firm’s founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, born in Dresden on 18 February 1815.
Each detail of the timeless design and artisanal immaculacy of the L051.1 manufacture calibre pays tribute to the great Saxon watchmaking pioneer. Apart from the three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, key hallmarks include the hand-engraved balance cock, the classic screw balance, the whiplash spring, the gold chatons that secure the bearing jewels, and the thermally blued screws. The serial number engravings on the case from 001/200 to 200/200 identify each watch as a proud exemplar of the anniversary edition.
The 40 mm. platinum case and the black solid-silver dial emphasize the sleek elegance of this timepiece. With its three levels and the subsidiary seconds at six o’clock, it is reminiscent of the legendary pocket watches crafted by Ferdinand Adolph Lange.
Each detail of the timeless design and artisanal immaculacy of the L051.1 manufacture calibre pays tribute to the great Saxon watchmaking pioneer. Apart from the three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, key hallmarks include the hand-engraved balance cock, the classic screw balance, the whiplash spring, the gold chatons that secure the bearing jewels, and the thermally blued screws. The serial number engravings on the case from 001/200 to 200/200 identify each watch as a proud exemplar of the anniversary edition.
The 40 mm. platinum case and the black solid-silver dial emphasize the sleek elegance of this timepiece. With its three levels and the subsidiary seconds at six o’clock, it is reminiscent of the legendary pocket watches crafted by Ferdinand Adolph Lange.