948Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. (1) 101.063, (2) 881.063
Lange 1 20th Anniversary set
A very rare and exceptional limited edition gentleman’s and woman’s wristwatch set in white gold and lady’s diamond-set, with guarantees and presentation box, number 16 of 20 timepieces
- Estimate
- HK$320,000 - 480,000€35,300 - 53,000$41,000 - 61,500
HK$525,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2014
- Reference No
- (1) 101.063, (2) 881.063
- Movement No
- (1) 113’833, (2) 110’601
- Case No
- (1) 220’096, (2) 220’196
- Model Name
- Lange 1 20th Anniversary set
- Material
- Both 18k white gold and lady’s diamond-set
- Calibre
- Both manual, cal. 901.0, 53 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Both alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- Both 18k white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
- Dimensions
- (1) 38.5mm and (2) 36.1mm Diameters
- Signed
- Both cases, dials and movements signed
- Accessories
- With two A. Lange & Söhne guarantees, one each for the watches, both dated February 14th, 2015, signed Lewis Jewelers, wooden A. Lange & Söhne presentation box with “Special Edition 20 Years Lange 1 1994-2014” plaque, two leather envelopes both with product literature, each with original numbered plastic sleeve, Lange setting pin for the lady’s watch, and outer packaging
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Catalogue Essay
The 20th Anniversary set was released in 2014 as a celebration of this iconic watch. A. Lange & Söhne produced five sets of 20 timepieces each, which included different case metals and dial type combinations. The present set in white gold with blue dial is fresh to the market and from the owner. It is one of the first times these extraordinarily rare complete sets have been offered. The watches are in immaculate condition with the lady’s watch worn only once during a A. Lange & Söhne dinner, while the gentleman’s watch has been worn a handful of times but is in excellent overall condition. The Lange 1 is one of the most iconic watches of the late 20th century, and this set is the perfect opportunity for collectors to own a very rare part of the A. Lange & Söhne history.
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.