A. Lange & Söhne - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: 2003
    Reference No: 112.049
    Movement No: 35’105
    Case No: 148’475
    Model Name: Lange 1 “Sincere Edition”
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 901.0, 53 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne undated guarantee and service booklet, Lange 1 instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since its introduction in 1994, the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 has garnered immense popularity among collectors, thanks to its distinctive asymmetric dial design that embodies the perfect proportions and architecture of the golden ratio.

    The present iteration, sized at a perfect 38.5mm, combines rarity, aesthetics, and traditional German watchmaking in a single timepiece. Released in 2003, the Lange 1 ref. 112.049 was created as a limited edition of 100 pieces exclusively for the Singaporean retailer Sincere Fine Watches. Decorated with the firm’s signature, outstanding finish, it features an intricate guilloché dial with vertical stripes reflected in the Glashütte waves featured on the movement. Keen-eyed enthusiasts may notice that the date discs are color matched to the silver of the dial, giving the watch an overall harmonious appearance.

    Complete with all its accessories, this timepiece presents a remarkable opportunity to own a substantial Lange 1 that is both exclusive and highly sought after – an enticing acquisition for discerning collectors.

  • 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. 112.049
An interesting and attractive limited edition platinum wristwatch with outsized date, power reserve, guilloché dial, guarantee, and presentation box; one of a limited edition of 100 pieces made for Sincere Fine Watches

2003
38.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.

Estimate
$35,000 - 70,000 
CHF30,800-61,600
€32,800-65,600
HK$272,000-544,000

Sold for $57,150

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

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