A. Lange & Söhne - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO Hong Kong Monday, May 30, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: Circa 2010
    Reference No: 212.050
    Movement No: 84'202
    Case No: 194'232
    Model Name: Homage to F.A. Lange 1815 Moonphase
    Material: 18k honey gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, L943.2, 26 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Brown crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k honey gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
    Dimensions: 38 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 42/265
    Accessories: With A. Lange & Söhne Garantie dated December 2011, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual, polishing cloth, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    A. Lange & Söhne produced three models, all cased in honey gold, to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the company in 2010. All three models were presented in a limited edition in honey-coloured gold, which is an innovative alloy developed exclusively for of A. Lange & Söhne. The present 1815 Moonphase wristwatch has a very appealing mellow hue and is much harder than regular gold, making the watch much more scratch-resistant.
    Of exceptional condition and complete with Garantie and presentation box, the present watch, numbered 42 of a limited edition of 265 pieces only, is extremely exclusive and highly desirable.

  • Artist Biography

    A. Lange & Söhne

    German • 1845

    Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.

    On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.

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Ref. 212.050
A very fine and rare honey gold limited edition wristwatch with moon phases, made to commemorate the 165th anniversary of A. Lange & Söhne in 2010

Circa 2010
38 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 42/265

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 240,000 

Sold for HK$275,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO

Hong Kong Auction 31 May 2016