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A. LANGE & SÖHNE

A very fine and attractive platinum flyback chronograph wristwatch with large date, tachymeter scale, guarantee and presentation box

朗格,「Datograph」型號403.035,十分精細,鉑金飛返計時腕錶,備特大日曆 視窗,約2007年製。附錶盒、原裝證書、配件

Manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne

Year Circa 2007

Reference No. 403.035

Movement No. 58’590

Case No. 167’065

Model Name Datograph

Material Platinum

Calibre Manual, cal. L 951.1, 40 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Crocodile

Clasp/Buckle Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle

Dimensions 39mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate

HKD 320,000-630,000 Σ

USD 41,000-80,800

Accessories

Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Juwelier Rüschenbeck KG dated 14th August 2007, instruction manual, leather folio, additional crocodile strap, hang tag, service invoice, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

Adored and praised by collectors as one of the finest modern chronographs ever made, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph first made its important debut in 1999, five years after the revitalization of the heritage German firm by Walter Lange. Perfectly proportioned with clean aesthetics that reflects the ingenuity of Lange, Datograph features the firm’s in-house manual flyback chronograph cal. L 951.1, a masterpiece on its own and one of the most beautiful movements ever made by the firm. Decorated throughout with Glashütte stripes topped with their iconic hand-engraved balance cock, it is no wonder collectors have continued to admire the intricate details of the calibre till this day.

The present example A. Lange & Söhne Datograph from circa 2007 belongs to a later example from the first generation identifiable by its ‘METERS’ tachymeter scale which is consistent with examples from 2005 onwards until the discontinuation of the 39mm model in 2012. Complete with its full set of accessories and preserved in excellent overall condition, the present Datograph in its classic colours will surely ignite interest from A. Lange & Söhne collectors seeking for a timeless iconic chronograph.

A. LANGE & SÖHNE

A fine and rare white gold wristwatch with small seconds, digital time display, power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box

朗格,「Zeitwerk」型號140.029,精細罕有,白金腕錶,備數字讀時、動力儲存顯示, 約2009年製。附原裝證書、錶盒

Manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne

Year Circa 2009

Reference No. 140.029

Movement No. 80’304

Case No. 187’608

Model Name Zeitwerk

Material 18K white gold

Calibre Manual, cal. L043.1, 68 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Leather

Clasp/Buckle 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle

Dimensions 42mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate

HKD 235,000-470,000

USD 30,100-60,300

Accessories

Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Carlson Watch Co. Ltd. dated 9th December 2009, product literature and fitted presentation box.

Introduced at SIHH in 2009, the Zeitwerk is one of the most coveted creations in the A. Lange & Söhne catalogue thanks to its exciting, unique design that bridges the gap between contemporary innovation and traditional craftsmanship. Boasting an unusual indication of time, the symmetrical digital-style display is in fact highly practical as the ingenious “sky bridge” layout concisely differentiates the hours and the minutes. On the reverse of the watch, the sapphire caseback flaunts the 416 beautifully finished individual components, featuring an impressive hand-engraved balance bridge that is perhaps as tastefully executed as the dial itself.

Released in yellow gold, pink gold, white gold and platinum, the Zeitwerk has given birth to a handful of models including the striking time and minute repeater. Fitted with a matte black dial, the present white gold ref. 140.029 from 2009 is further completed with its original accessories. Deemed one of the earlier examples, this wristwatch will surely garner interest from the growing community of dedicated collectors of the brand.

朗格,「 Double Split, Sincere Edition 」型號404.036,極度重要罕有,限量版鉑 金飛返追針計時腕錶,備動力儲存顯示,為紀念新加坡先施鐘錶50周年,限量發行

5枚,編號1號,約2004年製。附錶盒、原裝證書

Manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne

Year Circa 2004

Reference No. 404.036

Movement No. 44’550

Case No. 154’508, No. 1/5

Model Name Double Split, Sincere Edition

Material Platinum

Calibre Manual, L001.1, 40 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Crocodile

Clasp/Buckle Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle

Dimensions 43mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate

HKD 500,000-1,000,000 Σ

USD 64,100-128,000

Accessories

Accompanied by undated A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Sincere Ltd., instruction manual, leather document holder, special edition plaque with Sincere Fine Watches logo, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

for the 50th Anniversary of Sincere Fine Watches

Since its revival in 1994, A. Lange & Söhne has reinstated their status as an important player in the world of watchmaking by launching incredible timepieces coveted for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and irreplicable design codes. The Double Split was first launched in 2004 as the world’s premier wristwatch to feature a flyback chronograph with a double rattrapante mechanism. An important landmark piece, this model is housed in a distinctively large 43mm case and is fitted with the monumental cal. L001.1.

At first glance, the Double Split could be easily mistaken as a slightly augmented Datograph, due to their similar case designs and dial layouts. However, the Double Split is indeed more complex than the standard Datograph. Equipped with a split seconds hand, the chronograph is able to perform lap time measurements and time comparisons. The movement of the present model is comprised of 465 individual components, rendering it one of the most complicated creations in the firm’s catalogue.

In the same year the Double Split was launched, Sincere, the esteemed Singaporean retailer, celebrated their 50th Anniversary. To commemorate this momentous event, A. Lange & Söhne dedicated a limited edition of 5 platinum double split seconds flyback chronograph wristwatches with beautiful black dials, made exclusively for the Asian market. With “No. 1” proudly engraved on the caseband at 8 o’clock, the present example is preserved in “like-new” condition with its original accessories. A true classic and an undervalued complicated timepiece manufactured by one of the modern greats, this is a fantastic opportunity for discerned collectors to acquire a masterpiece of this era.

A. LANGE & SÖHNE Double Split, Sincere Edition No.1

Patek Philippe

A rare, attractive and well-preserved limited edition pink gold multi-scale chronograph wristwatch with Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe, one of a limited edition of 400 pieces, single-sealed

百達翡麗,型號5975R-001,十分精細罕有,限量版玫瑰金自動計時腕錶, 為紀念百達翡麗175周年限量發行400枚,約2016年製。附原裝證書、錶盒、 紀念幣、配件-原廠單封新品

Manufacturer Patek Philippe

Year Circa 2016

Reference No. 5975R-001

Movement No. 5’825’771

Case No. 4’685’541

Material 18K pink gold

Calibre Automatic, cal. CH28-520, 29 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Crocodile

Clasp/Buckle 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Dimensions 40mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 240,000-470,000 Σ

USD 30,800-60,300

Accessories

Accompanied by Certificate of Origin stamped Zurich Watch Co. LTD. dated 30th May 2016, limited edition attestation, 175th anniversary commemorative medal, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, slip case, hang tag, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

Marking the firm’s 175th anniversary in 2014, Patek Philippe released a series of limited-edition commemorative timepieces for the special occasion. Among the series were the ref. 5975s featuring multi-scale chronograph complication, a first of its kind. It was introduced with four metals including 400 examples each in yellow, pink and white gold with another 100 examples in platinum. Combining the firm’s traditional watchmaking technique with a touch of modernity, the reference encased in an elegantly constructed 40mm diameter case with prominent stepped lugs is a design that is meant to be timeless. Defying the traditional or the more common chronographic setup, it is effectively a 1-minute chronograph, thus intended to be used only in conjunction with the multi-scale dial to measure either speed (tachymeter scale), distance (telemeter scale) or heartbeats (pulsometer scale).

Presented in brand new single-sealed condition and complete with its full set of accessories, the present example Patek Philippe ref. 5975R-001 from circa 2016 is a sight to behold. For collectors seeking an important chronograph reference by Patek Philippe, this undervalued reference is surely one not to be missed. Limited to 400 pieces, the present lot is fresh-to-the-market and is the 20th example to appear at auction.

百達翡麗,型號5975J-001,精細罕有,限量版黃金自動計時腕錶, 特為百達翡麗品牌成立175周年紀念限量發行400枚,約2015年製。

附原裝證書、錶盒、紀念幣、配件-原廠雙封新品

Manufacturer Patek Philippe

Year Circa 2015

Reference No. 5975J-001

Movement No. 5’877’738

Case No. 6’025’392

Material 18K yellow gold

Calibre Automatic, cal. CH 28-520, 29 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Crocodile

Clasp/Buckle 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Dimensions 40mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 250,000-350,000 Σ

USD 32,100-44,900

Accessories

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Boodles UK and dated 1st May 2015, attestation certificate, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, commemorative medallion, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe turned 175 years old in 2014. An exclusive selection of commemorative pieces was released as limited editions, including the present model, ref. 5975.

One of only 400 pieces made, the present timepiece is fresh-to-themarket and is the 15th example to be identified in yellow gold. A marriage of tradition and modernity, it features a generous 40mm case of very complex construction, defined by the heavily stepped lugs. The design of its chronographic complication harkens back to the multi-scale chronographs of the first half of the 20th century. Devoid of a minute counter, it is effectively a 1-minute chronograph, thus intended to be used only in conjunction with the multi-scale dial to measure either speed (tachymeter scale), distance (telemeter scale) or heartbeats (pulsometer scale). The fact that such a utilitarian complication is found on such an elegant watch, and an Anniversary piece on top of that, is ironically unusual considering the brand.

The present lot is accompanied by its original accessories, the present ref. 5975J-001 is furthermore distinguished by remaining in its double factorysealed packaging, meaning it is unworn and untouched in immaculate “new-old-stock” condition.

821. A highly attractive and sought-after platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with salmon dial, moon phases, day/night, leap year indication, additional solid caseback, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

百達翡麗,型號5270P-001,鉑金計時萬年曆腕錶,備「Salmon」錶盤、閏年、月相、 日夜顯示,約2019年製。附原裝證書、錶盒、備用底蓋、調整筆

Manufacturer Patek Philippe

Year Circa 2019

Reference No. 5270P-001

Movement No. 7’181’221

Case No. 6’307’796

Model Name Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Material Platinum

Calibre Manual, cal. 29-535 PS, 33 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Crocodile

Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Dimensions 41mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 780,000-1,560,000 Σ

USD 100,000-200,000

Accessories

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Eldorado Watch Co., LTD, HK dated 2nd January 2019, instruction manual, product literature, additional solid caseback, setting pin, hang tag, leather folio, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

Regarded by collectors as the undisputed king of perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatches, Patek Philippe was the very first manufacturer to introduce the world’s first ever wristwatch with such complications in the 1940s by the way of the famous ref. 1518 and later with the iconic and prized ref. 2499. While its past icons have certainly paved the way for future references to come, it was not until the release of the ref. 5270 in 2011 for the firm to incorporate their first ever in-house perpetual calendar chronograph movement.

Introduced to replace the previous ref. 5970, the last of them all with a Lemania-based calibre, the first ref. 5270 was released in white gold with a brushed silvered dial and blackened white gold indexes. In 2013, the reference went through some minor changes such as the addition of a tachymeter scale with two dial colours including white and a blue example. A year later in 2014, the firm released their first bedazzled version referenced 5271P-001 featuring a handsome black dial with baguette-cut diamond-set case and indexes. In 2015, a pink gold version was introduced with a white dial. However, to most collectors it was the 2018 release that really captivated the attention of connoisseurs, when the firm released arguably the most handsome example of them all, the ref. 5270P-001 featuring a popular salmon dial with blackened applied white gold Arabic numerals and matching feuille hands. Recently discontinued, the firm replaced its popular salmon dial with a green dial in 2022. As well as a unique example cased in titanium with a green dial for the biannual Children Action Gala, which achieved a total of CHF 9.7 million.

The present Patek Philippe ref. 5270P-001 from 2019 is previously unknown and is the 10th example to be identified with this configuration. On top of its attractive Salmon dial, this example is offered in excellent overall condition with very minimal signs of use and wear, and is further complete with its full set of accessories including its additional caseback and setting pin. Only in production for four years and arguably the most appreciated variant of the reference, it is a great opportunity for collectors to acquire a timeless icon by Patek Philippe.

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