A. Lange & Söhne - The Geneva Watch Auction: XII Geneva Saturday, November 7, 2020 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2010
    Reference No: 115.025
    Movement No: 43'000
    Case No: 156'632
    Model Name: Grand Lange 1
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L901.2, 53 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckled signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since the launch of A. Lange & Söhne's Lange 1 in 1994, the model has seen variations to the dial, bezel and bracelet.

    Presented in excellent condition, this large and attractive Grand Lange 1 most notably features a contrasting silvered dial that recalls the design codes of the famed watchmaker. Bearing a 42mm diameter, it is larger than its predecessors and has immense presence on the wrist. The back of the watch reveals a beautifully decorated caliber L901.2, showcasing A. Lange & Söhne's watchmaking know-how.

  • 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. 115.025
A large, rare and attractive platinum wristwatch with date and two-tone silver dial

Circa 2010
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckled signed

Estimate
CHF12,000 - 24,000 
€11,200-22,500
$13,100-26,200

Sold for CHF25,200

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XII

Geneva Auction 6 - 7 November 2020