A. Lange & Söhne
Zeitwerk, Reference 142.031 | A pink gold wristwatch with digital time display and power reserve indication | Circa 2023
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May 13, 12:24 PM GMT
Estimate
32,000 - 64,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. L043.6 manual winding, 61 jewels
Movement number: 155'455
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 260'012
Closure: 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne double-folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee, instruction manual, leather bifold, original invoice, polishing cloth and presentation box with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Introduced in 2009, the Zeitwerk stands among the most technically ambitious and visually distinctive creations from A. Lange & Söhne. Conceived as a mechanical reinterpretation of the digital display, it departs from traditional dial layouts in favour of jumping numerals, delivering instantaneous time indication with remarkable precision and clarity.
The presemt reference 142.031 in pink gold and dating to 2023, exemplifies the continued evolution of this groundbreaking model. Its signature time display. comprising large hour and minute apertures aligned horizontally, is driven by a constant-force escapement, ensuring consistent energy delivery to the balance while enabling the instantaneous switching of the discs. This sophisticated mechanism not only enhances accuracy but also underscores the technical ingenuity at the heart of the Zeitwerk.
Turning the watch over reveals the exceptional finishing for which A. Lange & Söhne is renowned. The manually wound movement is adorned with untreated German silver plates, hand-engraved balance cock, and finely executed decoration throughout, reflecting the brand’s uncompromising standards of craftsmanship.
As one of the most innovative wristwatches of the 21st century, the Zeitwerk has secured its place as a contemporary icon with the present example offering collectors the opportunity to acquire a technically sophisticated and visually striking timepiece that embodies the forward-thinking spirit of modern haute horlogerie.