A. Lange & Söhne
References 116.021, 116.025 & 116.032 Lange 1 Zeitzone | A set of three limited edition GMT world time wristwatches with date, power reserve, and double day/night indications Circa 2005
Auction Closed
June 15, 08:08 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 116.021
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. L031.1 mechanical, 54 jewels
Movement number: 50'633
Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 160'376
Closure: 18k yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Size: 41.9 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Reference 116.025
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. L031.1 mechanical, 54 jewels
Movement number: 50'470
Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 160'544
Closure: platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Size: 41.9 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Reference 116.032
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. L031.1 mechanical, 54 jewels
Movement number: 50'824
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 160'475
Closure: 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Size: 41.9 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne presentation box designed to accommodate three watches with outer packaging, three individual presentation boxes with outer packaging, Guarantee and Service book confirming reference 116.021 Lange 1 Zeitzone dated 8 July 2025, Guarantee and Service book confirming 116.025 Zeitzone dated 8 July 2025, Guarantee and Service book confirming 116.032 Zeitzone dated 8 July 2025, Operating Instructions books, and leather bi-folds
The Lange 1 and its subsequent evolutions undoubtedly represent the collection that best exemplifies not only the rebirth of A. Lange & Söhne, but also that of Saxon watchmaking as a whole. The present iteration of the Lange 1 incorporates a highly practical second time zone function. The main dial with the home time is decentered to the left, featuring a day/night indicator for the home time at the top and a running seconds indication at the bottom. On the right side of the dial, the power reserve indication and large date window are located. A small subdial on the bottom right-hand side indicates the second time zone, along with a day/night indicator for the second timezone. A little arrow in the subdial points to the city ring, denoting the wearer's timezone. The second time zone can be set by activating the pusher at 8 o'clock on the caseband, which also aligns it with the corresponding city, while the date can be adjusted using the pusher at 10 o'clock or by changing the time on the main dial.
This innovative approach lends the watch a subtle “world time” aesthetic while remaining highly functional in everyday use. The present lot was part of an exceptionally rare and seldom-seen debut series, released to select participating retailers on July 8, 2005. These exclusive sets were composed of three pieces each: one in platinum, one in yellow gold, and one in pink gold. We are pleased to offer this exceptional set, complete with all its original accessories.