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  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: 1995
    Reference No: 101.002
    Movement No: 191
    Case No: 110'113
    Model Name: Lange 1
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L901.0, 53 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 38.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated April 15, 1995, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    First released in 1994, the Lange 1 is the flagship model for A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1. Displaying eccentric time and seconds with an asymmetrically positioned large date window and power reserve at 3 o’clock, the model has become a landmark for the brand and widely recognized throughout the horological sphere. Impressive during its initial launch, the Lange 1 is regarded as one of the most popular models manufactured by the firm.

    This particularly early example is housed in a 38.5mm diameter case and is incredibly rare. It most notably displays a solid case back secured by six screws - modern examples today displays the movement through a sapphire case back, making these early variants particularly sought after. It most notably displays rare and striking blued steel hands.

  • 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. 101.002
An early and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with oversized date, power reserve, guarantee and presentation box

1995
38.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF30,000 - 60,000 
€29,000-57,900
$30,700-61,400

Sold for CHF100,800

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XV

Geneva Auction 7 - 8 May 2022