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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 231.035
1815 Moon Phase, “Emil Lange”
A rare and very fine limited edition platinum astronomical wristwatch with moon phase, guarantee and presentation box, made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange’s birth, numbered 94 of a limited edition of 150 pieces
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
$50,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2000
- Reference No
- 231.035
- Movement No
- 14’360
- Case No
- 94/150, 124’344
- Model Name
- 1815 Moon Phase, “Emil Lange”
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 943.1, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35.9mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Guarantee Certificate dated August 15, 2000, blue leather A. Lange & Söhne presentation box, product literature and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
A. Lange & Söhne is one of the most distinguished and appreciated watchmakers in existence, focusing on elegant and complicated timepieces. Since the firm was re-established in 1994 with their first collection of four wristwatches, they have continued to bring excellence to haute horlogerie.
The 1815 collection was first released in 1995 reflecting the tradition, heritage, and precision A. Lange & Söhne is known for with elegant watches focusing on clean classic lines and functionality with precision engineering. In 1999, A. Lange & Söhne launched the 1815 Emil Lange Moon Phase in celebration of founder Ferdinand Adolphe Lange’s son 150th birthday. The model was offered in a limited edition of 250 pieces in pink gold and, like the present watch, 150 pieces in platinum.
The 1815 Emil Lange Moon phase reflects traditional Saxony watchmaking with a modern twist. The dial is captivating with its offset small seconds register at 4 o’clock and moonphase display at 8 o’clock and the “Big Dipper” constellation represented. The model sold out quickly and became a classic, with the brand relaunching the watch in 2010 in a larger case made of their proprietary honey gold alloy and with guilloché dial.
The present watch is well-preserved in outstanding condition and offered complete with its accessories. Offered fresh-to-the-market, it presents collectors the possibility to own one of A. Lange & Söhne’s most coveted timepieces.
The 1815 collection was first released in 1995 reflecting the tradition, heritage, and precision A. Lange & Söhne is known for with elegant watches focusing on clean classic lines and functionality with precision engineering. In 1999, A. Lange & Söhne launched the 1815 Emil Lange Moon Phase in celebration of founder Ferdinand Adolphe Lange’s son 150th birthday. The model was offered in a limited edition of 250 pieces in pink gold and, like the present watch, 150 pieces in platinum.
The 1815 Emil Lange Moon phase reflects traditional Saxony watchmaking with a modern twist. The dial is captivating with its offset small seconds register at 4 o’clock and moonphase display at 8 o’clock and the “Big Dipper” constellation represented. The model sold out quickly and became a classic, with the brand relaunching the watch in 2010 in a larger case made of their proprietary honey gold alloy and with guilloché dial.
The present watch is well-preserved in outstanding condition and offered complete with its accessories. Offered fresh-to-the-market, it presents collectors the possibility to own one of A. Lange & Söhne’s most coveted timepieces.
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.