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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 116.025,116.032 and 116.021
Lange 1 Zeitzone
A very rare and exceptional set of three limited edition GMT world time wristwatches with oversized date, power reserve, and double day and night indications, with guarantees and presentation boxes
- Estimate
- $50,000 - 100,000
$101,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2005
- Reference No
- 116.025,116.032 and 116.021
- Movement No
- Platinum: 50’470; Pink Gold: 50’824; Yellow Gold:50’633
- Case No
- Platinum: 160’544; Pink Gold: 160’475; Yellow Gold: 160’376
- Model Name
- Lange 1 Zeitzone
- Material
- Platinum, 18K pink gold, and 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L031.1, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- One each platinum, 18K pink gold and 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- Each 41.9mm Diameter
- Signed
- Cases, dials, movements and buckles signed.
- Accessories
- Each accompanied by an A. Lange & Söhne guarantee dated July 8, 2005 and stamped Oeding-Erdel Juwelier, each with Jhre Lange 1 Zeitwork Zertifikat, fitted leather presentation box, leather envelope, product literature, one polishing cloth and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
The Lange 1 and its subsequent evolutions is undoubtedly the collection best exemplifying not only the rebirth of A. Lange & Söhne but that of Saxon watchmaking. The present iteration of the Lange 1 includes a highly useful function, a second time zone indication. A. Lange & Söhne included an entire subsidiary dial at 4 o’clock for the local time, and also added a city ring to the outer rim of the dial. The small arrow within the local time dial points at the city for which the local time is currently set. This solution allows for an outstanding aesthetic impact of the piece, which acquires somewhat of a “world time” vibe, and it is enormously practical. The watch further features day/night indications for both local and home time, avoiding the very common issue of confusing night and day. Operationally, the piece features a quick-setting pusher at 10 o’clock, and a second pusher at 8 o’clock. This second pusher allows for quick setting of the date, extremely useful in case the date at the local destination does not match the one at the user’s home location.
The present lot was part of the extremely rare and hardly ever seen debut series released to participating jewellers on July 8, 2005. The exclusive sets of three consisted of a platinum, yellow gold and pink gold model. The watches are in excellent overall condition and accompanied by their complete accessories. This extraordinary set meets the standard of Walter Lange who said of the collection “May the LANGE 1 Time Zone be a dependable companion on all your journeys around the world”.
The present lot was part of the extremely rare and hardly ever seen debut series released to participating jewellers on July 8, 2005. The exclusive sets of three consisted of a platinum, yellow gold and pink gold model. The watches are in excellent overall condition and accompanied by their complete accessories. This extraordinary set meets the standard of Walter Lange who said of the collection “May the LANGE 1 Time Zone be a dependable companion on all your journeys around the world”.
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.