The specially crafted 1815 CHRONOGRAPH “Hampton Court Edition” reached over 7-figures at the highly anticipated auction in Geneva, raising money for a good cause. Auctioned off by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, it is the highest result at auction that an A. Lange & Söhne wristwatch has ever achieved.

The proceeds of the one-of-a-kind timepiece are going to The Prince's Trust Founded by King Charles III in 1976, the charity’s mission is to help young people aged 11 to 30 to develop essential life skills, prepare for work and access employment opportunities.

A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid was very pleased with the auction’s outcome: “When the watch was presented for the first time at the Concours of Elegance in early September, it was clear right away that there would be a great response. Even so, the auction result far exceeded our expectations. I’m glad that we can support the important work of the Prince’s Trust with this impressive sum. The huge proceeds from the auction not only show a steadily growing appreciation for A. Lange & Söhne watches but also that our global collectors’ community is keen to do its bit for society.”