A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph Hampton Court
The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph “Hampton Court Edition” is a unique timepiece crafted to commemorate the 2022 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace. This one-of-a-kind watch was auctioned on November 6, 2022, by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, with all proceeds donated to The Prince’s Trust, a charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to support young people.
This special edition features a 39.5 mm white gold case paired with a black dial adorned with sandstone-colored numerals and scales. The rhodié-colored subsidiary dials for small seconds and the minute counter provide a striking contrast, enhancing legibility. The watch is equipped with the manually wound Lange calibre L951.5 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve and featuring a flyback function, column-wheel control, and a precisely jumping minute counter. A hand-engraved hinged cuvette bearing the Concours of Elegance logo adds to its exclusivity.
At the auction, the 1815 Chronograph “Hampton Court Edition” achieved a record price of 1,058,500 CHF, marking the highest result for a Lange wristwatch at that time.
For more detailed information, you can visit the official A. Lange & Söhne press release.
A partner of the Concours of Elegance since 2018, Lange is delighted to announce that they are dedicating a unique, hand-crafted piece from the manufactory to a good cause.
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will auction this unique piece on November 6, 2022, at the Geneva Watch Auction XVI with proceeds going to The Prince’s Trust.
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph Hampton Court
Technical Specifications:
The case, in 18kt white gold, measures 39.5mm x 11.8mm. It has a sapphire crystal and a hand-engraved hinged cuvette with sapphire crystal. The cuvette shows a detailed engraving of the Concours of Elegance logo, which takes several days to complete.
