Lot 25
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A. LANGE & SÖHNE | LANGE 1 20th ANNIVERSARY SET A PAIR OF PLATINUM WRISTWATCHES WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 2014

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • LANGE 1 20th ANNIVERSARY SET A PAIR OF PLATINUM WRISTWATCHES WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 2014
Dials: black guilloché  Calibers: cal. L 901.0 manual winding movement, 53 jewelsMovement numbers: 110470, 110652Cases: platinum, sapphire display backs secured by six screwsCase numbers: No. 04/20, 220064, 220164 Closures: platinum A. Lange & Söhne bucklesSizes: diameters 38.5 mm and 36.1 mmSigned: cases, dials and movementsAccessories: A. Lange & Söhne Special Edition Lange I presentation box with outer packaging, Guarantee and service booklet, leather bi fold, booklets and polishing cloth

Condition

CASES Please note that the service booklet is not filled out. Cases are in excellent overall condition with light shop wear. Left side bezel to the Lange 1 with some very faint signs of scuffing. Buckles with equivalent wear. Little Lange 1 with diamonds intact. Diamonds have not been tested for quality. DIALS Dials in excellent overall condition. MOVEMENTS Date apertures functioning. Power reserve displays operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Catalogue Note

A. Lange & Söhne unveiled their first and now iconic wristwatch, the Lange 1 in 1994. The wristwatch relaunched the brand as a horological innovator prided on design, superior finishing and technical innovation.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary, the firm released five limited edition sets consisting of the Lange 1 and the Little Lange 1. The pair is visually striking with solid gold dials dressed with hand-crafted guilloché work that give the pieces an unparalleled illusion of depth. This special edition features a his and hers set, with the latter further enhanced by 64 brilliant cut diamonds to the bezel weighing nearly one carat. Each color and dial variation offered were limited to an edition of 20, and each powered by the cal. L 901.0. To make this collection even more nuanced, each balance cock to the movement was further engraved with the number 20.