製造商: A. Lange & Söhne 年份: Circa 2000s 型號: 101.035 機芯編號: 32’846 錶殼號碼: 148’375 型號名稱: Lange 1 “Darth” 材料: Platinum 機芯: Manual, cal. L901.0, 53 jewels 錶帶/ 錶鏈: Crocodile 錶扣: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp 尺寸: 38.5mm diameter 簽名: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed 配件: Accompanied by stamped A. Lange & Söhne guarantee, instruction manual, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Since the launch of A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 in 1994, the noteworthy asymmetric dial design that embodies the perfect ratio and architecture of the golden triangle had been a success and beloved by collectors. Amongst the collection, the Lange 1 reference 101.035 produced in small quantities exclusively between 1999-2006 sets itself apart from its breed. Dressed in platinum with a distinctive monochromatic all black configuration and a handsome white on black date disc, the model was nicknamed by collectors “Darth” and enjoyed a cult following. The dark lord classically sized 38.5mm diameter case is not only an early production of the Lange 1, but also an early example within the Darth series. This can be defined by the two hallmarks stamped on the caseback instead of 4 in later examples, as well as the absence of anti-reflective coating on the crystals like the present example. The aesthetics of the movement with artistic flourished engravings and technical brilliance of the calibre L.901.0 operates with a 72 hour power reserve. Praised by scarcity and collectability, this timepiece suited in a desirable black appeal is offered in excellent condition and accompanied by its certificate and accessories.
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.