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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold 'Homage to F.A. Lange'

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The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante 'Homage to F.A. Lange' is a mechanical wristwatch featuring a split-seconds chronograph function, referred to as Rattrapante. The timepiece is crafted using the proprietary alloy 'Honeygold', noted for its hardness and distinct warm color. The watch commemorates Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the founder of the brand. It incorporates a complex manual-wind movement capable of measuring intermediate times without halting the primary chronograph mechanism. The design follows the classic 1815 series configuration. As a specialized production model, it is identified as a 'Homage to F.A. Lange' edition. The case is paired with a dark strap and features a dial with integrated sub-registers for chronograph functions. This piece represents a technical approach to traditional mechanical watchmaking originating from Glashütte, Germany, with modern materials and high-precision engineering applied throughout its construction.

Front view of the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold 'Homage to F.A. Lange' on a leather strap.
Front view of the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold 'Homage to F.A. Lange' on a leather strap. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Rattrapante chronograph
Maker / attribution
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2020
Source-reported place
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Material

The watch is constructed from a proprietary alloy marketed by the manufacturer as 'Honeygold'. This material is described as possessing a higher degree of hardness compared to conventional gold alloys, while also providing a unique warm aesthetic tone to the watch head. The case follows the design language associated with the brand's 1815 series, maintaining a focus on traditional watchmaking proportions.

The dial serves as an homage to the brand's founder, Ferdinand Adolph Lange. The aesthetic layout is centered on the 1815 model family architecture, utilizing clear, legible markers and sub-dials for the rattrapante functionality. The integration of these elements creates a balance between technical utility and visual presentation, aligning with the brand's established design criteria for complex horological instruments.

Evidence for this section
  • “استفاده از آلیاژ اختصاصی «Honeygold» در ساخت بدنه، جلوه‌ای منحصر‌به‌فرد و گرم به این قطعه بخشیده است”
  • “طراحی این ساعت ادای احترامی به بنیان‌گذار این برند افسانه‌ای، فردیناند آدولف لانگه است”

Mechanical Complexity

The timepiece utilizes a rattrapante, or split-seconds, chronograph movement. This mechanical complication allows the user to record lap or intermediate times while the primary chronograph hand continues to run.

The precision of the movement is emphasized in the source, noting that the watch displays are engineered for high accuracy. The mechanism functions via a manual-wind operation, requiring the user to wind the watch to store kinetic energy. The movement architecture integrates these complex functions into a configuration that adheres to the technical standards maintained by the company in Glashütte.

Evidence for this section
  • “مکانیزم Rattrapante یا همان کرنوگراف دوبل، یکی از دشوارترین پیچیدگی‌ها در ساعت‌سازی مکانیکی است”
  • “موتور کرنوگراف با دقت بسیار بالا”

Provenance and Context

This specific watch was featured as part of an 'Early Access' or 'First Look' program. The distribution strategy for this model involved a reservation system where priority was given to newsletter subscribers and recognized collectors prior to a wider public release.

It is linked to the historical legacy of the company's base in Glashütte, Germany. While the specific production numbers are not detailed in the source text, the piece is categorized as a limited or rare item intended for collectors who prioritize complex mechanical watchmaking and specialized materials.

Evidence for this section
  • “این قطعه بخشی از استراتژی دسترسی زودهنگام (Early Access) این مجموعه است”
  • “این ساعت نه تنها یک ابزار زمان‌سنجی، بلکه نمادی از میراث غنی A.Lange & Söhne در شهر گلاشه آلمان است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer reference number for this 'Homage to F.A. Lange' model?
  • How many units were produced as part of the 'Homage to F.A. Lange' Rattrapante series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold 'Homage to F.A. Lange'
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerA. Lange & Söhne“A.Lange & Söhne”
Model1815 Rattrapante“1815 Rattrapante”
EditionHomage to F.A. Lange“Homage to F.A.Lange”
MaterialHoneygold“آلیاژ اختصاصی «Honeygold»”
OriginGlashütte, Germany“میراث غنی A.Lange & Söhne در شهر گلاشه آلمان”
FunctionRattrapante Chronograph“مکانیزم Rattrapante یا همان کرنوگراف دوبل”
Movement TypeMechanical manual-wind“مکانیکی کوکی”

Visible details

  • Case is constructed from 'Honeygold' alloy
  • Features Arabic numeral indices on a dark dial
  • Equipped with split-seconds (rattrapante) pusher functionality
  • Manual-wind mechanical movement system

Research qualifications

  • Production year is not specified in the source
  • Reference number is not stated in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت A.Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold 'Homage to F.A.Lange'

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 3ef904653d

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