Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
The Hidden Collection
A. Lange & Söhne
Lange 1, Reference 151.001 | A yellow gold bracelet watch with digital date display and power reserve indication | Circa 1995
Auction Closed
May 12, 11:39 AM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. L901.0 manual winding, 53 jewels
Movement number: 1'263
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 110'233
Closure: 18k yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne integrated bracelet made by Wellendorff and locking clasp
Size: 38.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne Certificate
The reference 151.001 was introduced by A.Lange & Söhne in 1994 after the 'rebirth' of the company. With its low case number the current watch is one of the earliest Lange 1 watches ever produced, bringing together a range of rare and distinctive features, such as its solid case back. This feature was only available for wristwatches produced between 1994 - 1997, before A. Lange & Söhne fully transitioned to sapphire case backs.
What makes this particular watch even more attractive is the integrated bracelet by the famous German jeweller Wellendorff. This feature makes the difference compared to a reference 101.001 which would be the same model but with a leather strap. The watch comes with an A. Lange & Söhne Certificate.