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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1
Reference 101 · Stainless Steel
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About this reference
The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 reference 101.026 in stainless steel was produced in a very limited series during the mid-to-late 1990s, with most estimates suggesting fewer than 30 examples exist. Unlike the standard precious metal production models, this reference features a 38.5mm steel case housing the manual-wind caliber L901.0. The dial is silver with rhodium-plated hands and markers, maintaining the signature offset layout and outsize date. Collectors value this reference due to its extreme rarity, as the brand almost exclusively uses gold or platinum for the Lange 1 collection. On the secondary market, these watches occupy a high-six-figure price bracket, often exceeding $300,000 to $500,000 depending on provenance. A notable auction result occurred in 2019 when a stainless steel Lange 1 sold for over $340,000, confirming its status as one of the most expensive non-complicated watches from the manufacturer.
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Auction track record
3 documented sales since 2013. Top hammer $154,000 at Christie's Geneva in 2013. Median hammer: $143,000. Most recent: $143,000 in 2016.
Ranks #25 of 43 A. Lange & Söhne auction lots we track — see all A. Lange & Söhne records.
Live inventory matching this reference
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Lange 1 | 101.001 | First Generation | Yellow Gold
Ref. 101.001 · 18k Yellow Gold
$76k
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Lange 1 | 101.002 | Closed Caseback | Yellow Gold
Ref. 101.002 · 18k Yellow Gold
$62k
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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 101.027X
Ref. 101.027X · Stainless Steel
$56k
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Lange 1 | 101.027X | White Gold
Ref. 101.027X · 18k White Gold
$38k
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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 101.025
Ref. 101.025 · Stainless Steel
$36k
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Lange 1 | 101.030 | White Gold
Ref. 101.030 · 18k White Gold
$32k
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Lange 1 | 101.027 | blue dial | White Gold
Ref. 101.027 · 18k White Gold
$30k
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Lange 1 | 101.029 | White Gold
Ref. 101.029 · 18k White Gold
$30k
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Lange 1 | 101.030 | White Gold
Ref. 101.030 · 18k White Gold
$26k
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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 101.039
Ref. 101.039 · Stainless Steel
$26k
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Lange 1 | 101.033 | Rose Gold
Ref. 101.033 · 18k Rose Gold
$25k
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Lange 1 | "Stealth" | 101.025 | Platinum
Ref. 101.025 · Platinum
$24k
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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 | REF. 101.032 | 18k Rose Gold | Si
Ref. 101.032 · 18k Rose Gold
$24k
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Lange 1 | Ref. 101.022 | Yellow Gold
Ref. 101.022 · 18k Yellow Gold
$23k
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Lange 1 | 101.022 | Yellow Gold
Ref. 101.022 · 18k Yellow Gold
$23k
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Lange 1 | 101.032 | Rose Gold
Ref. 101.032 · 18k Rose Gold
$16k
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All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101.026 · Lange 1 Steel | 2016 | $143,000 | Phillips Geneva |
| 101.026 · Lange 1 | 2013 | $154,000 | Christie's Geneva |
| 101.026 · Lange 1 | 2014 | $111,000 | Christie's Geneva |