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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 109.032
Lange 1 Moon Phase
A very attractive pink gold wristwatch with oversized date, moonphases and power reserve, accompanied by presentation box and guarantee
- Estimate
- CHF12,000 - 18,000€11,100 - 16,700$11,900 - 17,800
CHF25,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- circa 2006
- Reference No
- 109.032
- Movement No
- 46'861
- Case No
- 161'577
- Model Name
- Lange 1 Moon Phase
- Material
- 18k pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L901.5, 54 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- Pink gold Lange pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by fitted presentation box with outer packaging, pin, signed certificate of engraving of the balance cock and certificate of guarantee confirming sale of the present watch on October 10, 2006.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Lange 1 and its subsequent evolutions is undoubtedly the collection best exemplifying not only the rebirth of Lange but that of Saxon watchmaking. When Ferdinand A. Lange’s great-grandson Walter Lange decided to relaunch the brand in 1990, after the reunification of Germany, his first mission was to design the new face of the company. In tandem with brilliant visionary,Günter Blümelin, he designed an asymmetrical dial using the harmonious proportions of the golden section, the oversized date aperture was directly inspired by the Five-Minute Clock of the Semper Opera House in Dresden.
But the distinctive design was not the only reason for the success that the Lange 1 would immediately encounter. The movement with its twin mainspring barrel with a 72 hours power reserve, the Glashütte three-quarter plate made of German silver and the screw-mounted gold chatons were soon to become the signature of the brand.
The present watch from this iconic Lange 1 family is furthermore adorned by a moonphase. In solid pink gold with distinctive sword luminous hands this watch is offered today in superb condition, along with its original box, guarantee and certificate. This contemporary timepiece has all the elements that will enable it to become an icon of its era.
But the distinctive design was not the only reason for the success that the Lange 1 would immediately encounter. The movement with its twin mainspring barrel with a 72 hours power reserve, the Glashütte three-quarter plate made of German silver and the screw-mounted gold chatons were soon to become the signature of the brand.
The present watch from this iconic Lange 1 family is furthermore adorned by a moonphase. In solid pink gold with distinctive sword luminous hands this watch is offered today in superb condition, along with its original box, guarantee and certificate. This contemporary timepiece has all the elements that will enable it to become an icon of its era.
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.