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  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2004
    Reference No: 115.021
    Movement No: 41'286
    Case No: 149'566
    Model Name: Grand Lange 1
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L901.2, 53 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since the launch of A. Lange & Söhne's Lange 1 in 1994, the model has seen variations to the dial, bezel and bracelet.

    Presented in excellent condition, this large and attractive Grand Lange 1 most notably features a beautiful contrasting champagne and creme dial, along with a date indication that recalls the design codes of the famed watchmaker. Bearing a 42mm diameter, it is larger than its predecessors and has immense presence on the wrist. The back of the watch reveals a beautifully decorated caliber L901.2, showcasing A. Lange & Söhne's watchmaking know-how.

  • Artist Biography

    A. Lange & Söhne

    German • 1845

    Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.

    On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.

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Ref. 115.021
A rare and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with date and two tone champagne dial

Circa 2004
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF12,000 - 24,000 
€11,100-22,200
$13,100-26,100

Sold for CHF20,160

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XII

Geneva Auction 6 - 7 November 2020