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A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 231.035
1815 Moon Phase “Emil Lange”
A poetic platinum astronomical wristwatch with moon phases accurate to over 1000 years, numbered 54 of a limited edition of 150 pieces
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- The 1815 Emil Lange Moon Phase masterfully blends traditional Saxon watchmaking with contemporary design. Its dial is a visual delight, featuring an offset small seconds register at 4 o’clock, a moonphase display at 8 o’clock, and a depiction of the “Big Dipper” constellation. Measuring 35.9mm in diameter and a slim 8mm in thickness, the case features elegantly thin lugs that flow seamlessly into the design, creating a harmonious and effortless aesthetic. The model’s initial release sold out rapidly, cementing its status as a classic.
- The brand affirms that the watch boasts a moonphase display accurate to an impressive 1,058 years.
- The present platinum example is number 54 of a 150 piece limited edition.
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.