The Basics
The ref. 404.048 is a rare version of the iconic Double Split with a yellow gold case and an all-grey dial. It was made for the Japanese market as a limited edition of 10 pieces around 2009.
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Family: | Saxonia |
| Reference: | 404.048 |
| Name: | Double Split Japan |
| Produced: | 2009 – 2010 |
| Limited: | Yes, 10 units |
Below is a detailed look at A. Lange & Söhne’s model 404.048 from Saxonia watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
A. Lange & Söhne’s Double Split Japan (404.048) was originally released in 2009 – 2010. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 38-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The yellow gold case measures 43.2mm in diameter and roughly 15.3mm thick, with 22mm lug width. The N/A case is paired with a grey color dial with alpha-shaped hands, and a mixed hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. A. Lange & Söhne’s Saxonia model 404.048 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: | Yellow gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | N/A |
| Diameter: | 43.2mm |
| Height: | 15.3mm |
| Lug Width: | 22mm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Saxonia 404.048 movement is a powered by caliber L001.1 made by A. Lange & Söhne. The 40-jewel hand-wound movement is 30.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 38-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Caliber: | L001.1 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30.6mm |
| Jewels: | 40 |
| Reserve: | 38 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Column wheel, Flyback, Rattrapante |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the A. Lange & Söhne’s Saxonia 404.048 cost? This watch was introduced in 2009 and has been in A. Lange & Söhne’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 10 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: Double Split Japan
- Reference Number: 404.048
- Limited: Yes, 10 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Yellow gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 43.2
- Thickness: 15.3
- Lug Width: 22
- Dial Color: Grey
- Indexes: Mixed and Alpha-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Caliber: L001.1
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30.6mm
- Jewels: 40
- Power Reserve: 38 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small 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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