98th Auction

2018/11/10

Lot 23

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROßE LANGEMATIK GANGRESERVE" ("GRAND LANGEMATIK POWER RESERVE"), Special Edition Wempe No. 49/100", Movement No. 50048, Case No. 160149, Ref. 304.049, Cal. L921.6, 40,5 mm, circa 2006
An automatic Glashuette wristwatch in practically new condition, with with auxiliary seconds and 48h power reserve indicator, made for the 100th anniversary of the celebrated German jeweller Wempe Chronometre Manufactory in a limited edition of only 100 platinum examples - with original box, Lange booklet, operating instructions, guarantee card and original certificate
Case: platinum, screwed on glazed back, edition serial numbers on the caseback, "Lange" platinum buckle. Dial: solid silver.
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 ("GRAND LANGEMATIK POWER RESERVE") 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.

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estimated
22.00040.000 €
Price realized
31.000 €