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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 101.021
Lange 1
A highly rare, early and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with "small MIG" dial, guarantee and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
Bought by the present consignor from the original owner in Switzerland, this early reference 101.021 is distinguished by its excellent condition and the presence of its original guarantee, stating the watch was sold in 2001 in Madrid. The case is preserved in original condition and all hallmarks and case numbers are sharp and deep. Most notably, it displays the original and early dial, known as "Small MIG", where "Made in Germany" is printed in smaller font without serifs - this dial variation is particularly sought after among collectors.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally 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.