One of the most endearing limited editions ever released by A. Lange & Söhne, the 1815 Moonphase “Emil Lange” was introduced in 1999 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange’s birth, and produced in a limited run of just 250 pieces in pink gold and 150 pieces in platinum. Upholding the tradition of the 1815 collection, it features the iconic railway minute chapter ring with three dots at the quarter markers—a design element also present on the Tourbillon Pour Le Mérite introduced during Lange’s resurgence in 1994, as well as on historic Lange pocket watches.

Departing from the standard Arabic numerals found in the 1815 collection, the “Emil Lange” showcases only the Arabic numeral 12 and round pink gold appliqué indices. The 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions are marked by exquisitely applied gold stars, in harmony with the seven gold appliqués representing the Big Dipper in the constellation Ursa Major, positioned between 6 and 8 o’clock. Boasting a stop-seconds function and a power reserve of 45 hours, the watch is powered by the mechanical caliber L943.1 movement, based on the L941.1 caliber found in the Saxonia family. Through the transparent case back, one can admire the German silver three-quarter plate bridge adorned with refined Glashütte stripes, gold chatons, red jewels, and blued screws, along with the distinctively hand-engraved balance cock.

Numbered 96 out of a limited edition of 250, and preserved in excellent condition with full accessories, this rare timepiece is sure to captivate the discerning connoisseur.

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