A. Lange & Söhne
Reference 101.049 Lange 1 Cellini A limited edition platinum wristwatch with date and power reserve indication, made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cellini in 2002
Lot Closed
March 19, 07:16 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference 101.049 Lange 1 Cellini
A limited edition platinum wristwatch with date and power reserve indication, made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cellini in 2002
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. L901.0 mechanical, 53 jewels
Movementnumber: 37'016
Case: platinum, sapphire display back secured by six screws
Casenumber: 148'316
Closure: platinum A. Lange & Sohne buckle
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories:A. Lange & Sohne limited edition presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee dated December 25, 2006 and confirming Cellini as the retailer, product literature in a leather folder and one polishing cloth
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.