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A. LANGE & SÖHNE

朗格,「 Lange 1“Blue Series”」型號191.028,十分精細罕有,白金腕錶, 備藍色錶盤、小秒針、大型日期、動力儲存顯示,約2019年製。附原裝證書、錶盒

Manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne

Year Circa 2019

Reference No. 191.028

Movement No. 123’798

Case No. 225’671

Model Name Lange 1 “Blue Series”

Material 18K white gold

Calibre Manual, cal. L121.1, 43 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Leather

Clasp/Buckle 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle

Dimensions 38.5mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate

HKD 160,000-320,000

USD 20,500-41,000

Accessories

Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Behbehani Group dated 2nd May 2019, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

Released in 2017, the A. Lange & Söhne “Blue Series” was part of a limited production selection of restyled models which all featured similar blue dials. The other models were the Lange 1 Daymatic, Saxonia, and Saxonia Automatic. The series took its interesting blue dial design from older, classical pieces like Lange’s reference 101.027 from the 1990’s.

Instantly recognizable, the dial layout is visually well balanced thanks to the proportions, which were calculated following the Golden Ratio. Inside, the watch houses the 2015 caliber L121.1, a manual wind movement with big date, hour, minute, and small seconds complications boasting a 72-hour power reserve. Furthermore, the balance-cock features the signature artistic flourish engraved by one of Lange’s master engravers.

With the growing appreciation of the famous Lange 1 in recent times, it is perhaps the wristwatch that best epitomizes the essence of the famed German manufacturer. The present example ref. 191.028 with a blue dial, is one of the best iterations of the model ever produced exuding a unique timeless appeal. Produced in low quantities, this is the perfect chance for collectors seeking their next elusive Lange timepiece.

朗格,「1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst」型號730.048F,極度精細罕有, 限量版玫瑰金陀飛輪腕錶,備獨特「Tremblage」工藝雕刻錶盤、專利停秒裝置、 歸零功能,為紀念費爾迪南多˙阿道夫˙朗格(Ferdinand Adolph Lange)誕辰 200周年限量發行30枚,編號23號,約2016年製。附原裝證書、錶盒

Manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne

Year Circa 2016

Reference No. 730.048F

Movement No. 181’521

Case No. 222’673, 23/30

Model Name 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst

Material 18K pink gold

Calibre Manual, cal. L102.1, 20 jewels

Bracelet/Strap Crocodile

Clasp/Buckle 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp

Dimensions 39.5mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 1,000,000-2,500,000 Σ

USD 128,000-321,000

Accessories

Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped A. Lange & Söhne Hong Kong dated 24th May 2016, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, slipcase, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Since its relaunch in 1994, A. Lange & Söhne has wooed the horological world with its impeccable watchmaking and superlative movement finish. The 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst is the celebration of the brand’s 200th anniversary of the birth of F.A. Lange. The result, is nothing less but a breath-taking creation of artisanal excellence. Only endowed on limited edition models since 2011, the 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst is presented with 30 pieces only.

Taking translation as artisanship from the German word, all details falls on the captivating granular dial finished in a grey shade against the warmth of its pink gold counterparts. Elaborately finished to a new level of excellence, the appearance of the dial undergoes an intensive process that make use of additional finishing and decoration techniques such as the elegant tremblage engraving. The engraver would sculpt the material with a crafted lining burin to achieve the uniform, refined granular surface. The A. Lange & Söhne logo and the numerals are further hand cut in relief and then mirror polished. It takes a full two weeks of painstaking focus to engrave just one dial.

Following across the periphery is the highlight of the large one-minute tourbillon with an aperture that sees through to the movement side of the timepiece. Powered by the manually wounded L.102.1 calibre under the ¾ frosted plate with a total of 262 parts, the tourbillon provided zero reset functionality and is furthermore finessed with the brand’s signature engraving and diamond endstone.

Executed with perfection to the smallest detail, it is not to surprise that the German brand has garnered increasing attention from collectors internationally. Numbered 23 from the limited edition of 30 pieces, the present example is not only ultra-rare but also preserved in pristine condition and accompanied with its full set of accessories.

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