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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 117.035
Grand Lange 1 "Lumen"
A highly uncommon and unusual platinum wristwatch with date, power reserve indication, semi-transparent dial, guarantee and box, number 85 of a 200 pieces limited edition
- Estimate
- CHF70,000 - 140,000€72,700 - 145,000$76,900 - 154,000
CHF139,700
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2013
- Reference No
- 117.035
- Movement No
- 101'913
- Case No
- 200'381 and 0085/200
- Model Name
- Grand Lange 1 "Lumen"
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L095.2, 42 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 41mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Certificate dated December 27, 2013, product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 displaying eccentric time and seconds with an asymmetrically positioned large date window is one of the most immediately recognisable Lange models. It was among the first models the firm presented when relaunched in 1994 and immediately captivated the hearts and minds of the public. It is now one of the cornerstones of the brand.
Lange timepieces, especially until the late 2000s were notable not only for their class and execution, but also for a quirk: very few pieces featured luminous dials. Possibly as a counterbalance to this scarcity, in 2010 Lange released the Lumen version of the Zeitwerk. The "Lumen" collection is characterized by a specially tinted dial which allows UV light to pass through, thus charging the luminous material under the dial. The result is luminous digital discs, dramatically altering the nighttime looks of the piece.
The Grand Lange 1 Lumen followed the Zeitwerk as the second "Lumen" timepiece. Offered in excellent condition and complete of all its original accessories, the present piece will surely "shine" in any watch collection.
Lange timepieces, especially until the late 2000s were notable not only for their class and execution, but also for a quirk: very few pieces featured luminous dials. Possibly as a counterbalance to this scarcity, in 2010 Lange released the Lumen version of the Zeitwerk. The "Lumen" collection is characterized by a specially tinted dial which allows UV light to pass through, thus charging the luminous material under the dial. The result is luminous digital discs, dramatically altering the nighttime looks of the piece.
The Grand Lange 1 Lumen followed the Zeitwerk as the second "Lumen" timepiece. Offered in excellent condition and complete of all its original accessories, the present piece will surely "shine" in any watch collection.
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.