A. Lange & Söhne - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV Hong Kong Friday, May 27, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2004
    Reference No: 101.027
    Movement No: 27’920
    Case No: 152’883
    Model Name: Lange 1
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L901.0, 54 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied with A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Right Watch Co. LTD Hong Kong dated 8th July 2004, instruction manual, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since the launch of A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 in 1994, the signature asymmetric dial design that embodies the perfect ratio and architecture of the golden triangle had been a success and beloved by collectors. Impressive during its initial launch and somewhat of a fresh appeal to collectors, the Lange 1 is regarded as one of the most popular models manufactured by the firm.

    The present reference 101.027 was introduced in 1997, setting itself apart from its peers A. Lange & Söhne exclusively produced a rich dark blue dial to give it a distinctive appeal. Classically sized at a 38.5mm diameter white gold case, the stunning combination of the coolness of the white metal and the blue complements each other with grace. Featuring the two subsidiary dials indication of the hour, minutes and seconds, its refined concentric pattern provides a darker shine against its brushed finished dial, creating a superb yet subtle contrast when the light hits the dial.

    While the series is not a limited edition, the Blue Series is produced in only low numbers and as a one-off production, making it a rare and scarce variant of its kind. The cult status of the blue series was seized in 2002, it was only in 2017 that A. Lange & Söhne released the second generation of blue dials with the reference 191.028. Powering the present early example of the Lange 1 Blue Series is the manual wound calibre L 901.0 with a beautifully finished three-quarter plate design made with German silver that provides up to 72 hours of power rerseve.

    Offering an eccentric ray of blue, the rare and early Lange 1 ref. 101.027 is preserved in excellent condition by its original owner and charmed with its guarantee and accessories. Exceptional in design and craftsmanship and with rising interest of early specimens of the Lange 1, this is a fantastic opportunity for connoisseurs to snatch the reference made few.

  • 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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Property from the Original Owner

Σ992

Ref. 101.027
A rare, fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with small seconds, oversized date, power reserve indication, dark blue dial, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2004
38.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€25,500-51,000
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$693,000

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia 
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV

Hong Kong Auction 27 - 28 May 2022