One can almost feel the palpable excitement in the air amidst the lavish proceedings of New York City’s watch week event. Here, an impassioned watch enthusiast plunges headfirst back into the universe of timepiece auctions, driven by a zest which extends beyond his professional inclinations. As he flips through the captivating catalogues, he reveals the ten connoisseur watches he envisions personally investing in during the impending auction weeks.

One particular standout in this carefully curated lineup is the earliest known Lange 1 timepiece. It’s a closed caseback Lange, a type known to enthrall this enthusiast. This watch, in particular, holds an exciting twist—it lacks the caseback, unveiling the movement number… 10. This Lange 1 piece is a treasured antique, tracing its roots back to January 1995, as affirmed by the original sales receipt and substantiating paperwork.