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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 105.001
Saxonia Outsize Date
An early, rare and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with date, small center seconds, solid caseback, guarantee
- Estimate
- CHF10,000 - 20,000$10,000 - 20,000€10,300 - 20,600
CHF30,240
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 1999
- Reference No
- 105.001
- Movement No
- 897
- Case No
- 110'568
- Model Name
- Saxonia Outsize Date
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 911.3, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
- Dimensions
- 34mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated November 29, 1999, additional certificate, and presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Saxonia line was named after the German state Saxony, home to the town of Glashütte where Ferdinand A. Lange established his firm. Of the four debut models released at Dresden Royal Palace in 1994, the Saxonia line most closely resembles the traditional gentleman’s dress watch with its simplicity and elegance. The case design is pure and minimal, while the dial features the brand’s trademark “Outsized Date”.
The present watch, reference 105.001 is a very rare example - research with A. Lange & Söhne shows that in the first months after the launch of the original Saxonia model (reference 102.001), Saxonia watches were still equipped with a rectangular movement developed for the Arkade. Perhaps because of the mismatched movement, the rare early watches, such as the present watch, featured a closed case back. These early first series of Saxonia Outsize Date feature the early MIG (Made In Germany) printing at 6 o’clock.
The manufacture eventually created the Saxonia caliber, which went into serial production in 1995/1996, and all subsequent Saxonia watches had open backs. The solid-back watches were produced exclusively in yellow gold, and the brand later added a platinum version with rhodium dial to the range. The present watch was probably made during the first year of production, as evidenced by the movement and case numbers, both of which are under 1,000.
The present watch remains in excellent condition and is accompanied by its original guarantee.
The present watch, reference 105.001 is a very rare example - research with A. Lange & Söhne shows that in the first months after the launch of the original Saxonia model (reference 102.001), Saxonia watches were still equipped with a rectangular movement developed for the Arkade. Perhaps because of the mismatched movement, the rare early watches, such as the present watch, featured a closed case back. These early first series of Saxonia Outsize Date feature the early MIG (Made In Germany) printing at 6 o’clock.
The manufacture eventually created the Saxonia caliber, which went into serial production in 1995/1996, and all subsequent Saxonia watches had open backs. The solid-back watches were produced exclusively in yellow gold, and the brand later added a platinum version with rhodium dial to the range. The present watch was probably made during the first year of production, as evidenced by the movement and case numbers, both of which are under 1,000.
The present watch remains in excellent condition and is accompanied by its original guarantee.
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.