A. Lange & Söhne - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions Spring 2023 Geneva Thursday, March 9, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne
    Year: 2017
    Reference No: 139.035F
    Movement No: 117'602
    Case No: 228’985, 167/200
    Model Name: Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. L095.4, 42 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum A. Lange & Söhne deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 41mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne guarantee stamped Embassy Jewel and dated June 2017, instruction manual, leather folder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Released in 2016, the Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen is part of a limited edition of 200 pieces. All sharing a common trait, the Lumen series features a transparent smoky grey sapphire dial with luminous material.

    - Encased in a 41mm diameter platinum case, the highly innovative and visually striking smoky gray sapphire dial allows UV rays to pass through the luminous components on the dial and to light up maintaining clear legibility. Once corrected and set, the moon phase only needs to be corrected by one day after 122.6 years.

    - The present Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen, number 167 of a limited edition of 200 pieces, is preserved in excellent condition and comes with its full set of accessories. Visually striking and captivating, collectors now have a chance to acquire this rare and discontinued gem from A. Lange & Söhne.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 139.035F
A very attractive, sought-after and rare limited edition platinum wristwatch with small seconds, date, power reserve indication, semi-transparent dial, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 167 of a limited edition of 200 pieces

2017
41mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF40,000 - 80,000 
€40,600-81,100
$43,100-86,200

Sold for CHF127,000

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions Spring 2023

9 - 16 March 2023