55Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 182.086
Little Lange 1 Moon Phase "Gold Flux"
A virtually brand new, elegant, and sought-after white gold wristwatch with dark blue gold flux dial, oversized date display, moon phase, power reserve, guarantee, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $30,000 - 60,000
$48,260
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2024
- Reference No
- 182.086
- Movement No
- 159'070
- Case No
- 265'740
- Model Name
- Little Lange 1 Moon Phase "Gold Flux"
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L121.2, 44 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36.8mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee book dated May 21st 2024, setting pin, instruction booklet and product literature, leather booklet, original receipt, fitted presentation box, polishing cloth, numbered polishing cloth with box, outer box, and packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 1997, Lange released a downsized version of the Lange 1 with the introduction of the Little Lange 1 with a reduced case size of 36.8mm. Throughout the years, the Little Lange 1 continued to flourish with various case metals and dial materials. In 2009, Lange celebrated the 15th anniversary of the brand’s reintroduction by debuting a new collection – the Little Lange 1 Moon Phase.
2021 saw the introduction of two Little Lange 1s fitted with aventurine (or “gold flux”) dials – one with plain bezel (the present example) and one with round brilliant diamond-set bezel. The watch is fitted with a solid silver dial coated with a thin layer of aventurine glass filled with microscopic copper oxide crystals. This unique coating creates mesmerizing visual depth and a subtle shimmer. Continuing the celestial theme, the hour markers are crafted as tiny white gold stars, while the moon phase disc features an applied white gold moon, adding an extra touch of glamour. The date wheel is color-matched as a further subtle touch.
Offered by the original owner and presented in unworn condition, having just been unsealed from its factory packaging, the present Little Lange 1 Moon Phase is an ideal companion with a riveting celestial dial and harmonious case proportions.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
2021 saw the introduction of two Little Lange 1s fitted with aventurine (or “gold flux”) dials – one with plain bezel (the present example) and one with round brilliant diamond-set bezel. The watch is fitted with a solid silver dial coated with a thin layer of aventurine glass filled with microscopic copper oxide crystals. This unique coating creates mesmerizing visual depth and a subtle shimmer. Continuing the celestial theme, the hour markers are crafted as tiny white gold stars, while the moon phase disc features an applied white gold moon, adding an extra touch of glamour. The date wheel is color-matched as a further subtle touch.
Offered by the original owner and presented in unworn condition, having just been unsealed from its factory packaging, the present Little Lange 1 Moon Phase is an ideal companion with a riveting celestial dial and harmonious case proportions.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
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.