61Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 182.086
Little Lange 1 Moon Phase
A fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with dark-blue gold flux dial, oversized date, moon phase, power reserve, guarantee, and presentation box
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 50,000
$69,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- 2022
- Reference No
- 182.086
- Movement No
- 150’032
- Case No
- 256’499
- Model Name
- Little Lange 1 Moon Phase
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. L121.2, 44 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
- Dimensions
- 36.8mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee, fitted presentation box, setting pin, leather envelope and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
When Ferdinand A. Lange’s great-grandson, Walter Lange, relaunched A. Lange & Söhne in 1990, following the reunification of Germany, his first mission was to design a new face for the company. In tandem with brilliant visionary Günter Blümelin, they designed an asymmetrical dial using the harmonious proportions of the golden ratio, and the oversized date aperture was directly inspired by the Five-Minute Clock of the Semper Opera House in Dresden. A. Lange & Söhne first introduced the Lange 1 model in 1994 which to many collectors is the most recognizable watch manufactured by the brand. Fitted with the oversized date, power reserve and eccentric time display with subsidiary seconds, the model has been revised over the years to include complications and a larger case diameter, however its bold and masculine appeal has been appreciated since the watch was released almost thirty years ago.
In 1998, Lange introduced the Little Lange 1 with smaller, 36.8mm diameter case giving this cult favourite a more feminine appeal. The present Little Lange 1 Moon Phase was introduced in 2021 featuring a sparkling, dark blue “gold flux” dial with whimsical star-shaped hour markers made of white gold. Housing the new generation caliber L121, the watch is a technical marvel with moon phase and gold flux dial. Similar to aventurine glass, gold flux has a visual appeal that sparkles and is reminiscent of the night sky. The model was offered with a standard non decorated bezel, like the present example, and a diamond-set bezel.
Offered by the original owner and presented in hardly worn condition with its factory stickers still present, the present Little Lange 1 is an ideal companion with a riveting celestial dial and harmonious case profile.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
In 1998, Lange introduced the Little Lange 1 with smaller, 36.8mm diameter case giving this cult favourite a more feminine appeal. The present Little Lange 1 Moon Phase was introduced in 2021 featuring a sparkling, dark blue “gold flux” dial with whimsical star-shaped hour markers made of white gold. Housing the new generation caliber L121, the watch is a technical marvel with moon phase and gold flux dial. Similar to aventurine glass, gold flux has a visual appeal that sparkles and is reminiscent of the night sky. The model was offered with a standard non decorated bezel, like the present example, and a diamond-set bezel.
Offered by the original owner and presented in hardly worn condition with its factory stickers still present, the present Little Lange 1 is an ideal companion with a riveting celestial dial and harmonious case profile.
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.