8029Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 212.050
1815 Moon Phase "Homage to F.A. Lange"
An attractive and rare limited edition honey gold wristwatch with moon phase, numbered 17 of a limited edition of 265 pieces made to commemorate the 165th anniversary of A. Lange & Söhne
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 320,000€19,900 - 39,700$20,500 - 41,000
HK$304,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Year
- Circa 2010
- Reference No
- 212.050
- Movement No
- 84’161
- Case No
- 194’099, No. 017/265
- Model Name
- 1815 Moon Phase "Homage to F.A. Lange"
- Material
- 18K honey gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 943.2, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K honey gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 37.4mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Delivered with A. Lange & Söhne proof of origin certificate.
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Catalogue Essay
- Celebrating the 165th anniversary of A. Lange & Söhne and its founder, a trilogy of German watchmaking was launched. Each cased in the prestigious gold alloy that collectors adore, the 18K Honeygold made its debut along with the collection: Tourbograph Pour le Mérite, Lange 1 Tourbillon "Homage to F.A. Lange", and last but not least, the 1815 Moon Phase "Homage to F.A. Lange".
- All three models were limited editions and were produced from 2010-2011. The present 1815 Moon Phase limited to 265 pieces with a dimension of 37.4mm in diameter and 8.9mm thickness sits on the wrist perfectly. The most understated watch part of the trio, its simplicity accentuates the contrast between the softness of the pale Honeygold and the blued moon phase.
- Fitted with a dial that was inspired by another collector’s favourite, the Emil Lange from 1999 to celebrate Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s son, this iteration embodies a more classic layout with a radial guilloché centre, black Arabic numerals and chemin de fer. The moon phase shares the same position at 8 o’clock, while the Emil Lange is more playful, the F.A Lange celebrates playfulness on the reverse, a nice touch to the father and son homage combo.
- The Emil Lange is powered by the manual calibre 943.1, the movement fitted in the 1815 Moon Phase features the next iteration calibre 943.2 with a frequency of 21,600 vph, 45 hours of power reserve and a moon phase mechanism that is accurate to 1000 years. Mechanically identical, it is the decoration on the calibre that makes it distinct to this limited edition.
- Matching the classic dial with its radial guilloché in its three-quarter plate with elegant calligraphy that reminds one of a pocket watch. Encircled with an unusual wavy ring, the signature details of engraved swan neck balance bridge, gold chatons with exceptional Glashütte finishing can be found.
- Numbered 17 of 265 pieces, this example is very well-preserved and is delivered with its proof of origin certificate.
- All three models were limited editions and were produced from 2010-2011. The present 1815 Moon Phase limited to 265 pieces with a dimension of 37.4mm in diameter and 8.9mm thickness sits on the wrist perfectly. The most understated watch part of the trio, its simplicity accentuates the contrast between the softness of the pale Honeygold and the blued moon phase.
- Fitted with a dial that was inspired by another collector’s favourite, the Emil Lange from 1999 to celebrate Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s son, this iteration embodies a more classic layout with a radial guilloché centre, black Arabic numerals and chemin de fer. The moon phase shares the same position at 8 o’clock, while the Emil Lange is more playful, the F.A Lange celebrates playfulness on the reverse, a nice touch to the father and son homage combo.
- The Emil Lange is powered by the manual calibre 943.1, the movement fitted in the 1815 Moon Phase features the next iteration calibre 943.2 with a frequency of 21,600 vph, 45 hours of power reserve and a moon phase mechanism that is accurate to 1000 years. Mechanically identical, it is the decoration on the calibre that makes it distinct to this limited edition.
- Matching the classic dial with its radial guilloché in its three-quarter plate with elegant calligraphy that reminds one of a pocket watch. Encircled with an unusual wavy ring, the signature details of engraved swan neck balance bridge, gold chatons with exceptional Glashütte finishing can be found.
- Numbered 17 of 265 pieces, this example is very well-preserved and is delivered with its proof of origin certificate.
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.