- 955
A Lange & Söhne
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- A FINE PLATINUM PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH FLYBACK, DATE, MOON-PHASES, LEAP YEAR AND DAY & NIGHT INDICATION CIRCA 2006 DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL
- DIAMETER 41 MM
• cal. L952.1 manual winding nickel lever movement, 45 jewels, mono-metallic balance, adjusted in five positions • silvered dial, applied Roman numerals and luminescent hour markers, luminescent hands, tachymeter scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with day and day & night indication, 30-minute register combined with month and leap year indicator, twin apertures for big date, sector for moon-phases • platinum case, downturned lugs, pusher in the band for date correction, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Lange folding buckle
Condition
Manual winding movement is running, date, moon-phases advancing and chronograph functions appear fully operational while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Luminescent hands appear in strong intensity while cataloguing. Case and buckle with no significant signs of wear. Overall appears in excellent condition. Case numbered 158185. **Please note that this wristwatch is not accompanied by its original strap**.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Certificate, Instruction Manual and a setting pin. Further accompanied by a presentation box with an outer card box.
The Datograph Perpetual is the first wristwatch by the brand which incorporates a chronograph and a perpetual calendar. With two main complications, the craftsmanship and assemblance of a total of 556 individual parts must be done flawlessly. And from the sapphire crystal display back one can locate the chronograph mechanism situated on the outer edge and the complicated calendar mechanism with 223 parts on the dial side.