817Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 116.026
Lange 1 Time Zone Buenos Aires Limited Edition
A fine, attractive and rare limited edition white gold dual time wristwatch with small seconds, date, double AM/PM indication, power reserve indication, warranty and presentation box, numbered 39 of a limited edition of 100 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 400,000€23,800 - 47,600$25,600 - 51,300
HK$302,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2011
- Reference No
- 116.026
- Movement No
- 71’576
- Case No
- 182'599, No. 039/100
- Model Name
- Lange 1 Time Zone Buenos Aires Limited Edition
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L031.1, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne international warranty stamped Traditional Jewelers USA and dated 4th July 2011, instruction manual, product literature, time zone map, hang tag, cloth, leather file, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Lange 1 Time Zone is perhaps the most elegant and sophisticated dual-time wristwatch that launched in 2005. Tastefully executed and highly functional, this model was the Glashütte-based manufacturer’s first attempt in crafting a timepiece that combines a dual time complication with a city ring. The watch enjoyed instant recognition among highflying collectors for its added utilitarian status , while strongly adhering to the original Lange 1 design code.
Fusing form and function, the Lange 1 Time Zone is a frequent flyer’s favourite like none other. Boasting distinct proportions of the golden ratio, the large home-time register with classical Roman numerals is contrasted with a substantially smaller local-timezone register, showcased on an independent dial with Arabic indexes at 5 o’clock. Advancing in parallel with its outer city ring, the additional time zone moves in unison with its surrounding partner as they both operate via the same pusher at 8 o’clock.
Paying tribute to the firm’s first South American retailer, Simonetta Orsini, the present model is a Buenos Aires edition in white gold, launched in 2010 as a limited edition of 100 pieces. In favour of featuring “Rio de Janerio”, as seen on most Lange 1 Time Zone timepieces, “B. Aires” is proudly displayed on the city wheel to celebrate the Argentinian retailer. Presented in excellent overall condition, the current example is numbered 39 and is offered with its full set of accessories.
Fusing form and function, the Lange 1 Time Zone is a frequent flyer’s favourite like none other. Boasting distinct proportions of the golden ratio, the large home-time register with classical Roman numerals is contrasted with a substantially smaller local-timezone register, showcased on an independent dial with Arabic indexes at 5 o’clock. Advancing in parallel with its outer city ring, the additional time zone moves in unison with its surrounding partner as they both operate via the same pusher at 8 o’clock.
Paying tribute to the firm’s first South American retailer, Simonetta Orsini, the present model is a Buenos Aires edition in white gold, launched in 2010 as a limited edition of 100 pieces. In favour of featuring “Rio de Janerio”, as seen on most Lange 1 Time Zone timepieces, “B. Aires” is proudly displayed on the city wheel to celebrate the Argentinian retailer. Presented in excellent overall condition, the current example is numbered 39 and is offered with its full set of accessories.
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.
Browse MakerOn 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.