A. Lange & Söhne - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 1997
    Reference No: 101.027
    Movement No: 29'173
    Case No: 142'876
    Model Name: Lange 1
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L901.0, 53 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 38.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Certificate Proof of Origin dated June 03, 2021, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 displaying eccentric time and seconds with an asymmetrically positioned large date window is one of the most immediately recognisable Lange models. It was among the first models the firm presented when relaunched in 1994 and immediately captivated the hearts and minds of the public. It is now one of the cornerstones of the brand.

    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, giving the watch a striking and eye-catching appearance. While the series is not a limited edition, the Blue Series was produced in only low numbers, making it a rare and scarce variant of its kind. So popular was the design that in 2017, 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 reserve.

  • Artist Biography

    A. Lange & Söhne

    German • 1845

    Originally 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.

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Ref. 101.027
A rare, fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with small seconds, oversized date, power reserve indication, deep blue dial, certificate proof of origin and presentation box

Circa 1997
38.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF25,000 - 50,000 
€26,000-52,000
$28,600-57,100

Sold for CHF57,150

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023