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.

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia 404.048

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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

A. Lange & Söhne logo

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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