1096
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 345.036 E
Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar
A very rare and highly attractive platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with small seconds, moon phases, leap year, day and night indication, black dial, setting pin, guarantee and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- “Darth” iteration of the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar
- Offered by the original owner in hardly worn condition
- Accompanied by its full set of accessories
In 2023, Lange released an exclusive Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar model featuring a platinum case paired with a striking black dial—reminiscent of the iconic "Darth" aesthetic. Rather than utilizing an existing movement minus a tourbillon, the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar is powered by the calibre L021.3. The dial exquisitely showcases the perpetual calendar, with the month indicated via a peripheral ring read by a small pointer at 6 o'clock. Refinements over previous perpetual calendar layouts include integrating the day/night indicator directly into the moon phase display and subtle redesigns to the time subdial.
Accompanied by its full set of accessories, including its original guarantee and purchase invoice, the present example remains in hardly worn condition as offered by its original owner. With Lange’s classic design and finishing, collectors are treated to their exemplary watchmaking artistry in an exceptionally sleek and exclusive execution.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally 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.