A. Lange & Söhne 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange”
The 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” is a luxury wristwatch by A. Lange & Söhne.
2017 version of the 1815 model presented in honor of Walter Lange. Walter Lange had registered Lange Uhren GmbH on December 7, 1990, exactly 145 years to the day after Ferdinand Adolph Lange founded the company.
The watch features an unusual complication: a jumping central seconds hand with start/stop function. It is based on an invention by Walter Lange's great-grandfather in 1867.
The number in the watch's name refers to the birth date of the brand's founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who was born in Dresden on February 1815.
The reference number 297 as well as the caliber number L1924 refer to the date of birth of Walter Lange: July 29 1924.
- 297.021 yellow gold
- 297.026 white gold
- 297.032 red gold
- Stainless steel - unique piece, 2018 auctioned
Movement:
- Manual winding movement L1924, 21.600 A/h
- Ø 31.6 mm, H 6.1 mm
- 253 components
- Power reserve 60 hours
Case:
- Ø 40.5 mm, height 10,7 mm
- Above sapphire crystal
- Caseback with sapphire crystal sighting window
Dial:
Functions:
- Hours, minutes
- Jumping central seconds with start/stop function
- Small seconds at 6 h
Bracelet:
- Hand-sewn alligator leather strap with tang-type buckle
Limited edition:
- White gold version 145 pieces, yellow gold version 27 pieces, red gold version 90 pieces