A. Lange & Söhne. A Fine Platinum Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Oversized Date
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A. Lange & Söhne. A Fine Platinum Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Oversized Date

Signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte I.SA., Datograph Flyback, Case No. 128'934, Circa 2001

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A. Lange & Söhne. A Fine Platinum Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Oversized Date
Signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte I.SA., Datograph Flyback, Case No. 128'934, Circa 2001
Movement: Manual, Cal. L951.1, 40 jewels
Dial: Black, double date window, two subsidiary dials
Case: Platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws, three rectangular buttons in the band, 39mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: A. Lange & Söhne crocodile strap, platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Accompanied By: Two extra A. Lange & Söhne crocodile straps with sale receipt, an A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee Certificate dated March 20th, 2001, product literature, an A. Lange & Söhne presentation box and outer packaging
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note the present watch is manufactured circa 2001, not 2007 as stated in the printed version of this catalog.

Lot Essay

Introduced at Baselworld in 1999, the Datograph Flyback is the world's first chronograph based on the classic column-wheel principle with precisely jumping minute counter and patented oversized date. It stops events with a duration up to 30 minutes with an accuracy of one-fifth of a second. The precisely jumping minute counter allows easy reading of the stopped time. The flyback function allows the chronograph to be instantaneously reset to zero during an ongoing measurement by simply pressing the chronograph button. As soon as it is released, a new timing cycle begins, hence eliminating the need to stop a measurement and reset the stop hand before starting a new timing. The patented oversized date in the twin gold-framed window ensures excellent legibility.

The movement consists of 406 parts, the plates and bridges are made of untreated German silver and finished with circular graining and Glashütte ribbing. The balance bridge is manually engraved with a master's personal free-hand technique, making each Datograph a one-of-a-kind watch.

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