139 A. Lange & Sohne A very fine and attractive, Lange 1, date and power reserve wristwatch in white gold, with grey dial, reference 101.030.
Estimate: € 12.000 – 24.000
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| model | Lange 1 |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 2007 |
| reference | 101.030 |
| case material | 18K white gold |
| case number | 149'836 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, cal. L901.0, 53 jewels |
| movement number | 36'933 |
| dimension | 38.5mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
With an architecture unlike any other, the Lange 1 stands as a defiant monument to Saxon watchmaking—a bold statement of independence launched in 1994, just four years after A. Lange & Söhne was reborn following German reunification. Far from following established norms, the Lange 1 introduced a new visual language: an off-centred dial layout, a prominent outsized date inspired by Dresden’s Semperoper clock, and an exquisite mechanical movement finished to uncompromising standards. It was, and remains, an eloquent testimony to the resurrection of Glashütte’s finest traditions, reinterpreted through a lens of quiet modernity. The present example, reference 101.030 is housed in a gleaming white gold case that accentuates its restrained but confident presence on the wrist. The grey dial—one of the most sophisticated and understated within the Lange 1 family—lends the watch a contemporary gravitas, subtly shifting in tone with changing light. Beneath the surface beats the calibre L901.0, a hand-finished movement whose three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock, and twin mainspring barrels speak of craft at the highest level. Offered in excellent condition, this Lange 1 exemplifies the model’s core philosophy: originality, mechanical purity, and enduring elegance—values that have made it one of the most important timepieces of the late 20th century.
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