A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Reference 101.022
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2002
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThis A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, reference 101.022, is an 18K yellow gold wristwatch produced circa 2002. The watch features a three-body case with a transparent back secured by six screws and a dedicated push-button for date adjustment at the 10 o'clock position.
The solid silver off-center dial displays Roman numerals and index hour markers, a subsidiary seconds dial, an oversized date aperture at 1 o'clock, and an up-and-down power-reserve indicator. It is powered by the Caliber L 901.0 movement, which includes a straight-line lever escapement, 53 jewels with gold chatons, and a hand-engraved balance bridge. The watch is fitted with an integrated 18K yellow gold link bracelet and clasp.
The movement is finished with fausses cotes decoration and features a swan-neck micrometer regulator, and the dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Diameter
- 38 mm
- Reference
- 101.022
- Case number
- 123327
- Jewel count
- 53
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Movement number
- 38359
- Movement caliber
- L 901.0
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
Design
- Visible features
- • Integrated link bracelet in 18K yellow gold • Off-center hour and minute dial with Roman numerals • Large date display aperture at 1 o'clock • Power reserve indicator marked 'AUF' and 'AB'
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is powered by the Caliber L 901.0, which is decorated with fausses cotes. The movement comprises 53 jewels, including 9 set in screw-mounted gold chatons. Mechanical features include a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions. Precision in timekeeping is managed via a swan-neck micrometer regulator and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement also incorporates a shock absorber and a hand-engraved balance bridge. The date mechanism is adjustable via a dedicated push-button located on the case band at the 10 o'clock position.
- Condition and Attribution
- The dial, case, and movement are signed. The auction house provides a grading system, assigning the watch a grade of 'AAA Excellent', with specific component grades of 3 for the case and 2* for the movement. The watch is accompanied by an integrated 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne link bracelet and clasp.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold three-body case, featuring both polished and brushed surfaces. It is designed to be water-resistant and includes a transparent case back secured by six screws, allowing for visibility of the movement. The lugs are curved and straight, contributing to the overall profile of the watch. The solid silver dial is arranged in an off-center configuration, featuring applied radial Roman numerals and indexes. Specific functions include a subsidiary seconds dial at the 5 o'clock position, an oversized aperture for the date at 1 o'clock, and a sector display for the power-reserve indication at 3 o'clock. Yellow gold alpha hands indicate the time, and the entire assembly is protected by sapphire crystals.
Identification
- Reference
- 101.022
- Serial number
- 123327
- 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: Auction description notes that an overhaul is recommended
- Research required: Movement condition reported as '2* Very good'
- Research required: The auction house provides condition grading based on their internal system