When the Datograph was launched in 1999 it quickly became recognised as one of the best chronographs of all time.
It put A. Lange & Söhne, then five years into its relaunch, ever more firmly on the map.
Lange has unveiled a one-off piece that will be auctioned in Geneva with proceeds going to the Prince’s Trust.
The watch has a grey dial on a white gold case and is called the Hampton Court edition.
It follows Lange’s long-time involvement with the Concours of Elegance, where classic cars – and a few very fine watches – are displayed around the lawns of Hampton Court Palace.
The Datograph Up/Down Hampton Court edition will be auctioned in November by Phillips and Bacs & Russo in Geneva.
“When our engineers developed the Datograph no less than 25 years ago, they created a chronograph that established technical and aesthetic benchmarks with its one-of-a-kind combination of an ingeniously engineered manufacture calibre and a lucidly configured dial,” said Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid.
“The Datograph Up/Down Hampton Court edition provides a fitting conclusion to the anniversary year. It is simultaneously a pleasure and an honour for us that, with this unique timepiece, we are able to support the important work of the Prince’s Trust.”
The entire proceeds of the watch sale will go to The Prince’s Trust, including the auction house buyer’s premium.
Available at alange-soehne.com