A. Lange & Söhne. A Fine and Large 18k Gold Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Oversized Date
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A. Lange & Söhne. A Fine and Large 18k Gold Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Oversized Date

Signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte I.SA., Datograph Flyback, Ref. 403.032 Case No. 168'684, Circa 2008

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A. Lange & Söhne. A Fine and Large 18k Gold Flyback Chronograph Wristwatch with Oversized Date
Signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte I.SA., Datograph Flyback, Ref. 403.032 Case No. 168'684, Circa 2008
Movement: Manual, Cal. L951.1, 40 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Roman and baton numerals, two subsidiary dials, date
Case: 18k gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws, three rectangular buttons in the band, 39mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Assocaited leather strap, A. Lange & Söhne 18k gold deployant clasp
Accompanied by: An A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee dated August 2, 2008, product literature, an A. Lange & Söhne presentation box and outer packaging
Special notice
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Lot Essay

Introduced in 1999, the Datograph Flyback is the world's first chronograph based on the classic column-wheel principle with precise 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 precise 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 aperture 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 timepiece.

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