Mittwoch, 29. Juli 2026

NEW available at my boutique ---> Cartier Cristalor 78096, very rare white gold

 Dear watch aficionado

Cartier designs are something different, classic and timeless. Like this 1970s Cristalor in white gold. These Cristalor are nicknamed after the casemaker N°104 Cristalor. One could think as well about the sculptural case which resembles a Crystal or a Diamond.

The present example has certainly spent some time on the wrist over the last 50 years, which can be seen by some scratches and dents on the case. But still, it is in very nice preserved and honest condition. The dial has taken a lovely cream colour/patina, without any hairlines and a nice oxidation on the border of the dial, where it touches the bezel. And the back of the dial shows some nice oxidation as one would expect from a 50 years old timepiece, especially when it’s been worn.

I do personally really like these Crisalor’s as they give a very special wrist presence. And the more, in white gold, they are very rare to find.

I welcome and will respond to your request on my address: info@watchcollector.lu

More details and photos you can find as well on my website www.watchcollector.lu 

ChB

 

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¦¦www.watchcollector.lu - vintage and independent timepieces, since 2011 proud partner of Andersen, Benzinger and Haldimann watches¦¦

Kind regards.
ChB
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Mittwoch, 1. Juli 2026

NEW available at my boutique ---> Lange 101.001, closed caseback, 111xxx serial, full set

Dear watch aficionado.

NEW available at my boutique is this nice and highly collectible Lange 101.001, Ur-Lange 1, closed caseback, 111xxx serial, full set.    

 

 

¦¦passion for watchmaking¦¦
¦¦www.watchcollector.lu - vintage and independent timepieces, since 2011 proud partner of Andersen, Benzinger and Haldimann watches¦¦

Kind regards.
ChB
www.watchcollector.lu
   

 

Lange 101.001

Closed caseback, early 111xxx serial

Ur-Lange 1, Full Set

The early Ur-Lange 1 timepieces  with closed casebacks are much sought after by collectors nowadays. The present example is a rarely seen 101.001 in yellow gold with an early 111xxx serial. In combination with the full set, this example is a really nice collectors’ timepiece.

The watch itself is in nice condition. The case might be unpolished and shows that it was carefully worn over the last 30 years with only minor evidence of wear.


The Ur-Lange 1 is a timeless watch and still today you can see the design details in the modern Lange timepieces. The 101.001 was one of the four new models presented in 1994 which can be seen on that famous photo with Dr. Walter Lange, Günter Blümlein and Hartmut Knothe. If I am not mistaken, it was the favorite timepiece of Dr. Walter Lange too.

This example is a great addition for every high class collector who is looking for one of the most legendary timepieces made by Lange in addition that this one is from the historical rebirth of Lange in 1994.

I welcome and will respond to your request on my address: info@watchcollector.lu

ChB

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Movement:

L901.0, 30.6 mm, 21600 bph

53 jewels

Swan neck fine regulation

Hand engraved balance-cock

Seconds stop

Case:

Yellow gold 18kt

Closed caseback, 111xxx serial

38,5 mm

Dial:

Silver

Yellow gold applied indices and hands