48 A. Lange & Söhne A rare and attractive, Zeitwerk Date, power reserve manual wristwatch in white gold with guarantee and box.

Estimate: Fr. 60'000 –⁠ 120'000

• Model Zeitwerk Date
• Year 2022
• Reference 148.038
• Case Material 18K white gold
• Case Number 254'166
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Manual, cal. L043.8, 70 jewels
• Movement Number 148'245
• Dimension 44.2mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated 3rd January 2022, synthetic cloth, presentation box and outer packaging.

Few contemporary watches have reshaped the language of time display as decisively as the Zeitwerk by A. Lange & Söhne. When it debuted in 2009, it introduced a mechanical digital display inspired by the historic five-minute clock of Dresden’s Semper Opera House, challenging centuries of traditional watchmaking while remaining deeply rooted in Saxon precision. Presented ten years later, the Zeitwerk Date refines this concept with remarkable coherence. Its most distinctive addition is the peripheral date ring, crafted in glass and encircling the dial. The current date is indicated in red, creating a subtle yet highly legible contrast against the restrained grey dial, itself made of solid silver and framed by the signature German silver time bridge. The 18k white gold case enhances the architectural presence of the watch, while maintaining perfect balance on the wrist. The digital jumping hours and minutes remain the centerpiece, complemented by a subsidiary seconds dial and a power reserve indicator, all arranged with the clarity and symmetry that define the Zeitwerk aesthetic. Powering the watch is the manually wound caliber L043.8, equipped with a constant-force escapement ensuring the precise and consistent jump of the discs. The integration of a pusher at 8 o’clock allows for rapid date correction through a sophisticated decoupling system, preserving the movement’s integrity during adjustment. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement reveals the full artistry of Lange: hand-engraved balance cock, gold chatons, and impeccably finished bridges. Offered in excellent condition with its original accessories, this Zeitwerk Date stands as a bold and highly collectible expression of modern horology.