Collector's Guide: Value Stability and Returns on Watches from Saxony

• Lange 1 in stainless steel (Ref. 101.026): This watch was produced in a quantity of only 30 pieces at the end of the 1990s. It now holds the status of the "Holy Grail" among Lange collectors. At auctions, these watches have achieved values of 300,000 to 400,000 euros.
• Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite”: The various editions of the Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” in Honeygold (Reference 761.050), introduced in 2011 and limited to 15 pieces, enjoy incredible recognition and are practically priceless.

Additionally, the “Lumen” and “Honeygold” series promise high value appreciation. Their strict limitation at A. Lange & Söhne to a maximum of 100 to 200 pieces as well as the unique craftsmanship are responsible for a high return.

Glashütte Original: The selective collector’s pieces

Since Glashütte Original aims to appeal to a significantly larger audience, the return here is more based on historical models. However, there are also watches here that target a high collector’s value through their strict limitation.

• PanoRetroGraph (Ref. 60-01-01-01-06): This is a true masterpiece of watchmaking, with the platinum version capped at 150 pieces. It features a countdown chronograph with a mechanical triple gong. Because it was never reissued, demand and value are rising.
• Senator Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon: For this extraordinary watch, of which only 25 exist, prices beyond 250,000 euros are called for. Extremely complex and hardly available anymore, they are definitely a secure investment object.

Also, Vintage models such as the “1845” collection, Senator Navigator Perpetual Calendar, or the colorful “Seventies” & “Sixties” special editions generate great interest on the secondary market.