A. Lange & Söhne Datograph 39mm Platinum Manually Winding 403.035 BLACK BLACK CROCODILE

A. Lange & Söhne is a prestigious brand with a celebrated history rooted in German watchmaking, and the Datograph is one of its most iconic models. This reference 403.035 in platinum features a 39mm case with the brand’s signature stepped lugs and a screwed solid case back. The case construction and finishing are executed to a high standard, with a polished bezel contrasting with brushed case bands. The dial is a solid black color, providing a stark background for the silvered subsidiary dials and the iconic outsize date display at 12 o’clock. The applied white gold hour markers and rhodiumed gold hands are filled with luminescent material for low-light legibility. It is fitted with a factory-supplied black crocodile leather strap.

Powering this watch is the manually wound L951.6 movement, a movement renowned for its construction and finishing. The column-wheel chronograph mechanism is visible through the case back and is considered one of the best-executed chronograph movements in production. It features a precisely jumping minute counter, a flyback function, and a 60-hour power reserve. The movement finishing includes Glashütte ribbing on the three-quarter plate, perlage on the base plate, polished steel levers, and thermally blued screws. The swan-neck regulator is a signature element of Lange’s movement design, allowing for fine regulation of the balance.

This particular Datograph is in mint condition, showing no visible signs of wear on the case, lugs, or crystal. The watch is being offered without its original papers, which is a factor for a collector to consider. The Datograph has a strong market position and is consistently sought after by collectors of high-end German watchmaking. Its combination of a classic 39mm case diameter, a legendary in-house chronograph movement, and its status as a discontinued reference in platinum contributes to its collectibility. It represents a significant and well-regarded piece within the brand’s modern collection.