Property from the Original Owner
992Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 101.027
Lange 1
A rare, fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with small seconds, oversized date, power reserve indication, dark blue dial, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 400,000€25,500 - 51,000$25,600 - 51,300
HK$693,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2004
- Reference No
- 101.027
- Movement No
- 27’920
- Case No
- 152’883
- Model Name
- Lange 1
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L901.0, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Right Watch Co. LTD Hong Kong dated 8th July 2004, instruction manual, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Since the launch of A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 in 1994, the signature asymmetric dial design that embodies the perfect ratio and architecture of the golden triangle had been a success and beloved by collectors. Impressive during its initial launch and somewhat of a fresh appeal to collectors, the Lange 1 is regarded as one of the most popular models manufactured by the firm.
The present reference 101.027 was introduced in 1997, setting itself apart from its peers A. Lange & Söhne exclusively produced a rich dark blue dial to give it a distinctive appeal. Classically sized at a 38.5mm diameter white gold case, the stunning combination of the coolness of the white metal and the blue complements each other with grace. Featuring the two subsidiary dials indication of the hour, minutes and seconds, its refined concentric pattern provides a darker shine against its brushed finished dial, creating a superb yet subtle contrast when the light hits the dial.
While the series is not a limited edition, the Blue Series is produced in only low numbers and as a one-off production, making it a rare and scarce variant of its kind. The cult status of the blue series was seized in 2002, it was only in 2017 that A. Lange & Söhne released the second generation of blue dials with the reference 191.028. Powering the present early example of the Lange 1 Blue Series is the manual wound calibre L 901.0 with a beautifully finished three-quarter plate design made with German silver that provides up to 72 hours of power rerseve.
Offering an eccentric ray of blue, the rare and early Lange 1 ref. 101.027 is preserved in excellent condition by its original owner and charmed with its guarantee and accessories. Exceptional in design and craftsmanship and with rising interest of early specimens of the Lange 1, this is a fantastic opportunity for connoisseurs to snatch the reference made few.
The present reference 101.027 was introduced in 1997, setting itself apart from its peers A. Lange & Söhne exclusively produced a rich dark blue dial to give it a distinctive appeal. Classically sized at a 38.5mm diameter white gold case, the stunning combination of the coolness of the white metal and the blue complements each other with grace. Featuring the two subsidiary dials indication of the hour, minutes and seconds, its refined concentric pattern provides a darker shine against its brushed finished dial, creating a superb yet subtle contrast when the light hits the dial.
While the series is not a limited edition, the Blue Series is produced in only low numbers and as a one-off production, making it a rare and scarce variant of its kind. The cult status of the blue series was seized in 2002, it was only in 2017 that A. Lange & Söhne released the second generation of blue dials with the reference 191.028. Powering the present early example of the Lange 1 Blue Series is the manual wound calibre L 901.0 with a beautifully finished three-quarter plate design made with German silver that provides up to 72 hours of power rerseve.
Offering an eccentric ray of blue, the rare and early Lange 1 ref. 101.027 is preserved in excellent condition by its original owner and charmed with its guarantee and accessories. Exceptional in design and craftsmanship and with rising interest of early specimens of the Lange 1, this is a fantastic opportunity for connoisseurs to snatch the reference made few.
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.