Lange and Patek Philippe at Sotheby’s, 8 October

Auctions · · by Christian Bissener


Rose gold A. Lange & Söhne moon phase wristwatch with silver dial, blue hands and brown strap

Four lots stood out at the Sotheby’s sale on 8 October.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 moonphase, homage to F.A. Lange

A beautiful and rare A. Lange & Söhne in rose gold, number 089 of 265 made. Lot 2152, estimate €21,168–28,865.

A. Lange & Söhne Grosse Langematik Gangreserve

Made for the 100th anniversary of Wempe, number 100 of 100. Lot 2153, estimate €18,281–24,054.

Platinum A. Lange & Söhne with white dial and black Roman numerals, in front of the Wempe limited edition box
Limited edition in platinum, number 100 of 100, for Wempe. Photograph: Sotheby’s

Patek Philippe 2526

Made in 1957, with a yellow gold case and enamel dial. Lot 2233, estimate €15,395–23,092.

Yellow gold Patek Philippe with cream dial, baton markers and brown crocodile strap
Patek Philippe 2526 in yellow gold, 1957. Photograph: Sotheby’s

Patek Philippe 3450

Made in 1985, in yellow gold with a gold bracelet. Lot 2236, estimate €81,784–115,460.

Yellow gold Patek Philippe perpetual calendar with silver dial, moon phase and gold bracelet
Patek Philippe 3450 in yellow gold, 1985. Photograph: Sotheby’s