A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Ref. 101.033
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2000s
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThis A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, reference 101.033, is an 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch dating to the 2000s. The watch features an off-center black solid silver dial with applied pink gold Roman numerals and indexes.
It includes an oversized date aperture, a power-reserve indicator, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The movement is the manual-winding Calibre L 901.1, constructed from maillechort, and features 53 jewels with gold châtons, a swan-neck micrometer regulator, and a hand-engraved balance bridge. The watch is housed in a three-body, 38mm water-resistant case with curved lugs and a transparent sapphire case back secured by six screws.
A push button on the case band serves for date adjustment. The watch is completed by an 18K pink gold deployant clasp and is accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 2000s
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Movement
- Calibre L 901.1
- Reference
- 101.033
- Dial material
- Solid silver
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Case dimensions
- 38 mm diameter, 10 mm thickness
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Lange 1 is housed in an 18K pink gold three-body case measuring 38 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness. The exterior features a polished and brushed finish with curved, straight lugs. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, while the reverse side incorporates a transparent sapphire case back secured by six screws. A dedicated push button is located on the case band to operate the date correction mechanism. The solid silver dial is black and arranged with an off-center hour display, utilizing applied pink gold radial Roman numerals and indexes. The layout features an oversized date aperture positioned at 1 o'clock, a power-reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 5 o'clock. The hands are fashioned from pink gold in an alpha style.
- Visible features
- • Off-center dial configuration with oversized date aperture • Pink gold alpha hands • Transparent case back secured by six screws • Push button on case band for date correction
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction description provides a detailed assessment of the watch's condition, noting the case as "Good" and the movement as "Very good". The dial is described as "As new". The overall grading for the lot is listed as "AA Very good" within the provided grading system. The hands are original to the timepiece. The watch is offered with an 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp. Documentation and storage components included with the purchase consist of a fitted box and a certificate.
- Movement and Construction
- The movement powering this wristwatch is the manual-winding Calibre L 901.1. Constructed from maillechort, the movement comprises 53 jewels, including 9 set in screw-mounted gold châtons. The escapement is a straight-line lever system, paired with a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions. Technical features include a shock-absorber system and a self-compensating flat balance spring. Regulation is handled by a swan-neck micrometer regulator. The aesthetics of the movement are marked by a hand-engraved balance bridge. The auction description reports that the dial, case, and movement are signed by A. Lange & Söhne.
Identification
- Reference
- 101.033
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition grading indicates minor variance between components
- Research required: No specific year of manufacture provided within the 2000s decade