The Basics
The A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Homage to Walter Lange was introduced in late 2017 in four metals as an ode to company (re-) founder Walter Lange, who passed away in January of the same year. It features a case of 40.5mm, which houses the hand-wound caliber L1924, with both subsidiary as well as sweep seconds hands – the latter of which can be stopped and started through the pusher at 2:00. Reference 297.078 is a piece unique with stainless steel case that is set to be auctioned of for charity.
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Family: | 1815 |
| Reference: | 297.078 |
| Name: | 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Stainless Steel |
| Produced: | 2017 |
| Limited: | Yes, 90 units |
Below is a detailed look at A. Lange & Söhne’s model 297.078 from 1815 watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
A. Lange & Söhne’s 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Stainless Steel (297.078) was originally released in 2017. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 60-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 40.5mm in diameter and roughly 10.7mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a glass. A. Lange & Söhne’s 1815 model 297.078 water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 40.5mm |
| Height: | 10.7mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The 1815 297.078 movement is a powered by caliber L1924 made by A. Lange & Söhne. The 36-jewel hand-wound movement is 31.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 60-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Caliber: | L1924 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 31.6mm |
| Jewels: | 36 |
| Reserve: | 60 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the A. Lange & Söhne’s 1815 297.078 cost? This watch was introduced in 2017 and has been in A. Lange & Söhne’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 90 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available .
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Specifications:
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Model: 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Stainless Steel
- Reference Number: 297.078
- Limited: Yes, 90 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass:
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 40.5
- Thickness: 10.7
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Caliber: L1924
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 31.6mm
- Jewels: 36
- Power Reserve: 60 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Seconds
About A. Lange & Söhne
Ferdinand Adolph Lange founded A. Lange & Söhne in 1845 in Glashütte, Germany. A. Lange & Söhne watches are instantly recognizable as a different style in movement construction. The characteristics are closer to classic British watches than Swiss. Three quarter plates with engraved balance cocks are often seen, along with screwed chatons for the jewels. A. Lange & Söhne is part of the Richemont group.
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