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A. Lange & Söhne

Ref. 182.886

Little Lange 1 Moon Phase

A well-preserved and attractive white gold wristwatch with dark blue gold flux dial, diamond-set bezel, oversized date, moon phases, power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 320,000
€17,700 - 35,400
$20,500 - 41,000
HK$571,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
A. Lange & Söhne
Year
Circa 2022
Reference No
182.886
Movement No
151’649
Case No
257’517
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 pin buckle
Dimensions
36.8mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped A. Lange & Söhne Boutique Seoul dated 22nd December 2022, leather folio, instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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 striking 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 of 1.2 carats. 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 to complement the starry night sky.

Extremely well-preserved and complete with its full set of accessories, the present Little Lange 1 Moon Phase is an ideal companion with a riveting celestial dial and harmonious case proportions.

A. Lange & Söhne

German | 1845
Originally 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.
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