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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 704.032
Lange 1 Tourbillon
A very fine, elegant and rare limited edition pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with small seconds, date, power reserve indication, guarantee, and presentation box, numbered 210 of a limited edition of 250 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$400,000 - 800,000€48,000 - 95,900$51,300 - 103,000
HK$533,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2003
- Reference No
- 704.032
- Movement No
- 16’318
- Case No
- 129’210, No. 210/250
- Model Name
- Lange 1 Tourbillon
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L961.1, 49 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Pendulum Ltd., Thailand and dated 21st June 2003, additional A. Lange & Söhne Crocodile strap, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Lange 1 Tourbillon is an emblematic example of the supreme level of quality and finish synonymous with the brand name A. Lange & Söhne. After the revival of the firm in 1990, A. Lange & Söhne launched their iconic Lange 1 model in 1994, featuring an unusual asymmetric dial design with a distinctive large date positioned at the 1 o’clock, and a power reserve indication in retrograde style from 2 to 4 o’clock. In 2000, A. Lange & Söhne released a series of Lange 1 models featuring various complications, including the present Lange 1 Tourbillon. It was released as a limited edition in precious metals, with 250 pieces in 18K pink gold and 150 pieces in platinum. The model was in production for 3 years before its discontinuance in 2003.
Encased in a classic and highly wearable 38.5mm traditional round case, the tourbillon escapement composed of 72 individual parts is flawlessly positioned at the 5 o’clock of the dial, perfecting the enchantment of the asymmetric Lange 1 dial design. The sapphire caseback further showcases the manufacture’s signature ¾ plate composed of German silver and its hand-engraved balance cock, consisting of the brand’s signature flower petals motif.
Beautifully preserved, the present example in 18K pink gold numbered 210 is presented in excellent overall condition. Complete with its original guarantee and presentation box, the present Lange 1 Tourbillon from circa 2003 is a splendid addition to the collection of any serious collector.
Encased in a classic and highly wearable 38.5mm traditional round case, the tourbillon escapement composed of 72 individual parts is flawlessly positioned at the 5 o’clock of the dial, perfecting the enchantment of the asymmetric Lange 1 dial design. The sapphire caseback further showcases the manufacture’s signature ¾ plate composed of German silver and its hand-engraved balance cock, consisting of the brand’s signature flower petals motif.
Beautifully preserved, the present example in 18K pink gold numbered 210 is presented in excellent overall condition. Complete with its original guarantee and presentation box, the present Lange 1 Tourbillon from circa 2003 is a splendid addition to the collection of any serious collector.
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.