101.033, Lange 1, Pink Gold Calibre 1300.03 the 16018 introduced both a

the 16018 introduced both a sapphire crystal and quick-set to the Datejust

But it’s the case that tells the full story

with an extra bridge on the lower half still featuring the hand-engraved boucharder texture

highly collected not just for rarity or beauty but as a harbinger of Switzerland’s return to dominance post-quartz crisis in complicated

with cream plots and a beautifully-ghosted early production fat font bezel

101.033, Lange 1, Pink Gold Calibre 1300.03 the 16018 introduced both aA ref. 101. 033 Lange 1, an early production made from 2003 until 2010 with a grey dial in a pink gold case. The unusual metal and dial aesthetic lend a character rarely seen in early A. Lange & Shne. Its calibre L901. 0 sports the early 'floating' islands and attentive hand finishing technique. It is a desirable and eccentric early Lange 1 which has a character all its own.