A. Lange & Söhne - Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE Hong Kong Monday, November 28, 2016 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2010
    Reference No: 115.028
    Movement No: 70'355
    Case No: 181'048
    Model Name: Grande Lange 1
    Material: 18k white gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, L901.2, 53 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black A. Lange & Söhne crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 42 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Lange 1 model is one of the four models that were presented after the re-establishment of the company in 1994. The present wristwatch, Grand Lange 1, features a larger case and movement comparing to the original model. The black dial features an eccentric time display with overlapped subsidiary seconds and double oversized apertures for date. What further highlights this watch is the luminous numerals, which elevates the look of this iconic model with a greater contrast.

  • 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. 115.028
A fine and rare white gold wristwatch with date and power reserve

Circa 2010
42 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 180,000 
€14,100-21,100
$15,000-22,000

Sold for HK$150,000

Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2016