8015
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 101.031
Lange 1
A well-preserved and attractive pink gold wristwatch with oversized date, small seconds and power reserve indication
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 120,000€7,000 - 13,900$7,700 - 15,400
HK$165,100
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2002
- Reference No
- 101.031
- Movement No
- 26’028
- Case No
- 135’909
- Model Name
- Lange 1
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L901.0, 53 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
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Catalogue Essay
- Since its launch in 1994, the Lange 1 has become one of the most iconic models in the A. Lange & Söhne catalogue. Celebrated for its distinctive design codes, this dress watch seamlessly blends traditional Saxon watchmaking with a contemporary display that is undeniably charming.
- Fitted in a pink gold 38.5mm case, the present example is the Lange 1 reference 101.031, featuring a striking black dial with the coveted off-center display and patented outsized date apertures.
- Powered by the caliber L901.0, this watch boasts a three-quarter plate movement that provides a remarkable 72-hour power reserve and includes a stop-seconds mechanism. Made of untreated German silver, the baseplates have developed a unique layer of patina, a hallmark of natural aging that adds character to each watch.
- Presented in excellent overall condition, this desirable asymmetric timepiece was not only designed to win the hearts of collectors but also serves as a work of art that embodies A. Lange & Söhne's vision of the perfect dress watch.
- Fitted in a pink gold 38.5mm case, the present example is the Lange 1 reference 101.031, featuring a striking black dial with the coveted off-center display and patented outsized date apertures.
- Powered by the caliber L901.0, this watch boasts a three-quarter plate movement that provides a remarkable 72-hour power reserve and includes a stop-seconds mechanism. Made of untreated German silver, the baseplates have developed a unique layer of patina, a hallmark of natural aging that adds character to each watch.
- Presented in excellent overall condition, this desirable asymmetric timepiece was not only designed to win the hearts of collectors but also serves as a work of art that embodies A. Lange & Söhne's vision of the perfect dress watch.
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.