94th Auction
2016/11/12
Lot 22
A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROSSE LANGEMATIK GANGRESERVE, Special Edition Wempe No. 37/100", Movement No. 50197, Case No. 160137, Ref. 304.049, Cal. L921.6, 40,5 mm, circa 2006
A gentleman's very fine and as new automatic Glashuette wristwatch with auxiliary seconds and 48h power reserve indicator, made for the 100th anniversary of the celebrated German jeweller and A. Lange & Söhne retailer Wempe Chronometre Manufactory in a limited edition of only 100 platinum examples - with original box and integrated watchwinder, Lange booklet, guarantee card and original certificate
Case: platinum, glazed screw back, edition serial numbers on the caseback, Lange platinum buckle. Dial: solid silver. Movm.: gold/platinum rotorwind movement, seconds zero reset device, Glucydur screw balance.
This model was created specially for the 100th anniversary of renowned jeweller and retailer Wempe in 2006. Only 100 pieces were produced in platinum; the watch was sold exclusively at Wempe in Germany.
The GROSSE LANGEMATIK GANGRESERVE is fitted with a Sax-o-mat movement and a zero reset function. The Sax-o-mat is Lange’s own automatic winding system and the zero reset lets the seconds hand jump to zero when the crown is pulled. This patented mechanism ensures an easy and precise setting of the time and is perfect for all marine chronometers - their accuracy was vital for the navigation of the ships and thus crucial for the lives of the crews.
A gentleman's very fine and as new automatic Glashuette wristwatch with auxiliary seconds and 48h power reserve indicator, made for the 100th anniversary of the celebrated German jeweller and A. Lange & Söhne retailer Wempe Chronometre Manufactory in a limited edition of only 100 platinum examples - with original box and integrated watchwinder, Lange booklet, guarantee card and original certificate
Case: platinum, glazed screw back, edition serial numbers on the caseback, Lange platinum buckle. Dial: solid silver. Movm.: gold/platinum rotorwind movement, seconds zero reset device, Glucydur screw balance.
This model was created specially for the 100th anniversary of renowned jeweller and retailer Wempe in 2006. Only 100 pieces were produced in platinum; the watch was sold exclusively at Wempe in Germany.
The GROSSE LANGEMATIK GANGRESERVE is fitted with a Sax-o-mat movement and a zero reset function. The Sax-o-mat is Lange’s own automatic winding system and the zero reset lets the seconds hand jump to zero when the crown is pulled. This patented mechanism ensures an easy and precise setting of the time and is perfect for all marine chronometers - their accuracy was vital for the navigation of the ships and thus crucial for the lives of the crews.
Sold
estimated
22.000—32.000 €
Price realized
29.900 €