65Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 813.043
The Little 1 Soirée
A rare and unusual pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, oversized date, power reserve indication, black mother-of-pearl dial and diamond-set bezel, guarantee, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
$40,640
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2010
- Reference No
- 813.043
- Movement No
- 68’682
- Case No
- 177’051
- Model Name
- The Little 1 Soirée
- Material
- 18K pink gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L901.4, 53 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36.1mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne presentation box, certificate, guarantee booklet,and small leather binder.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
As the signature model for the firm, the Lange 1 was launched in 1994 as one of the first four watches to be serially produced after the revitalization of the brand by Walter Lange. With its classical and timeless golden ratio dial design and simple yet handsome movement, the Lange 1 immediately captivated the attention of connoisseurs.
In 1997, the firm released a downsized version of the Lange 1 via the introduction of the Little Lange 1, with a reduced case diameter of 36.1mm.
Throughout the years, the Little Lange 1 continued to flourish with various case metals and dial materials, often paired with a diamond-set bezel. While various dial designs were featured, those featuring guilloché and mother-of-pearl dials have become especially coveted in recent years.
The present Little Lange 1 Soirée in pink gold is a rarely offered configuration, as it features a beautiful black Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial with stunning iridescence. Offered in hardly worn condition and complete with its box and guarantee, it is an ideal companion with a mesmerizing dial and harmonious case profile.
In 1997, the firm released a downsized version of the Lange 1 via the introduction of the Little Lange 1, with a reduced case diameter of 36.1mm.
Throughout the years, the Little Lange 1 continued to flourish with various case metals and dial materials, often paired with a diamond-set bezel. While various dial designs were featured, those featuring guilloché and mother-of-pearl dials have become especially coveted in recent years.
The present Little Lange 1 Soirée in pink gold is a rarely offered configuration, as it features a beautiful black Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial with stunning iridescence. Offered in hardly worn condition and complete with its box and guarantee, it is an ideal companion with a mesmerizing dial and harmonious case profile.
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.
Browse MakerOn 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.