A. LANGE & SÖHNE | A LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CELLINI IN 2002CASE 148307 LANGE 1 PLATINUM CELLINI CIRCA 2003

• cal. L901.0 three-quarter plate manual winding movement, 53 jewels • white dial, eccentric time display, applied Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, sector for power reserve indication, oversized twin apertures for date • platinum case, push button for date adjustment at case band, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle

The movement is running. The watch is in overall excellent condition and only has been worn only once or twice. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by an A. Lange & Söhne guarantee card, instruction manual and presentation box. Ever since Leon Adams established his first Cellini store at the Waldorf- Astoria in 1977, he has nurtured cult watch collectors in search of the truly rare and complicated watches. Through his passion, many rediscovering the art of mechanical watchmaking. He was among the first American watch retailers to market A Lange & Sohne, and the pioneer retailers to carry niche makers such as De Bethune, Greubel Forsey, Laurent Ferrier, etc., and his passion for independent watches has made Cellini a must-stop watch retailer.

This lot in platinum case and a white dial, was made as a limited edition of 25 pieces in the year 2002, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cellini New York.  To our best knowledge, it is the first time this special edition of Lange One Cellini edition in white dial has appeared in the market.