A. Lange and Sohne 1815 Flyback Chronograph 18K White Gold Silver Dial FIRST SERIES

The A. Lange and Sohne 401.026 1815 Flyback Chronograph stands as a milestone in modern chronograph watchmaking, embodying the heritage and precision synonymous with Saxon horology. Released in 2004 and produced until 2008, the first series of this reference is renowned for its 18K white gold case, expertly sized at 39.5mm diameter with a svelte 10.9mm profile. Its argent silver dial, complemented by iconic blued steel hands, offers peerless legibility paired with understated elegance unique to the 1815 line, which pays homage to the birth year of Ferdinand Adolph Lange. At its heart beats the hand-wound Lange caliber L951.0, lauded for its column wheel flyback chronograph mechanism, horizontal clutch, and distinguished architectural bridges. Notably, this movement is finished to uncompromising standards familiar to seasoned collectors—each component hand-decorated with Glashutte ribbing and polished edges. Collectors esteem the first series for its rare blend of technical prowess and the purity of early design codes, including the original silver dial and the absence of a pulsation scale found in later models. Its chronograph complication with flyback functionality further solidifies the 401.026 as a technically superior and historically significant chronograph, gaining reverence on both the wrist and in the annals of haute horlogerie. Excellent condition with A. Lange and Sohne box and papers dated 2006.