A. Lange & Söhne Reference 231.031 Homage to Emil Lange | A limited edition pink gold wristwatch with moon phases, Made to Commemorate the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange's birthday, Circa 1999 | 朗格 型號 231.031 Homage to Emil Lange 限量版粉紅金腕錶備月相顯示，為紀念...
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference 231.031 Homage to Emil Lange
A limited edition pink gold wristwatch with moon phases, Made to Commemorate the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange's birthday, Circa 1999
朗格 型號 231.031 Homage to Emil Lange
限量版粉紅金腕錶備月相顯示，為紀念 Emil Lange 誕辰150週年而製，製作年份約 1999
Dial: black, constellation motif
Caliber: cal. L.943.1 mechanical, 26 jewels
Movement number: 14'395
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 124'214, no. 214/250
Closure: 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne presentation box with outer packaging and Guarantee Certificate booklet dated November 7, 2000
Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall excellent condition with light signs of use. The buckle is in overall very good condition.
Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition with minor signs of dust.
Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
**Please note that the outer packaging of the presentation box has some water damage.**
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.***
Catalogue Note:
The 1815 Moonphase is a whimsical and romantic addition to the modern A Lange & Söhne suite. Launched in 1999, the model was limited to 250 pieces in pink gold (231.031) and 150 pieces in platinum (231.035) and paid homage to Emil Lange’s 150th birth year. While holding the strong engineered DNA of established Lange models, the 1815 Moonphase offers a more diminutive size and playful dial configuration. Stars make up the indexes 3,6 and 9 to the dial, while the moon phase is playfully hidden amongst the constellation for the big dipper.
Emil Lange was the second son of founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange, and joined the company in 1871 along with his brother Richard Lange. The duo brought the brand to new heights. Emil Lange increased the brand’s pocket watch production size, introduced marine chronometers to their repertoire, and also introduced imported Swiss movements. In 1900, Emil Lange was awarded the cross of the Knight of the French Legion of Honor for his presentation of the ‘Jahrhundert tourbillon’ pocket watch. In 2000, following the launch of the present 1815 model, A Lange & Söhne launched the Lange 1 Tourbillon paying homage to this legendary Jahrhundert tourbillon.
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A. Lange & Söhne
Reference 231.031 Homage to Emil Lange
A limited edition pink gold wristwatch with moon phases, Made to Commemorate the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange's birthday, Circa 1999
朗格 型號 231.031 Homage to Emil Lange
限量版粉紅金腕錶備月相顯示，為紀念 Emil Lange 誕辰150週年而製，製作年份約 1999
Dial: black, constellation motif
Caliber: cal. L.943.1 mechanical, 26 jewels
Movement number: 14'395
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: 124'214, no. 214/250
Closure: 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: A. Lange & Söhne presentation box with outer packaging and Guarantee Certificate booklet dated November 7, 2000
Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall excellent condition with light signs of use. The buckle is in overall very good condition.
Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition with minor signs of dust.
Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
**Please note that the outer packaging of the presentation box has some water damage.**
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.***
Catalogue Note:
The 1815 Moonphase is a whimsical and romantic addition to the modern A Lange & Söhne suite. Launched in 1999, the model was limited to 250 pieces in pink gold (231.031) and 150 pieces in platinum (231.035) and paid homage to Emil Lange’s 150th birth year. While holding the strong engineered DNA of established Lange models, the 1815 Moonphase offers a more diminutive size and playful dial configuration. Stars make up the indexes 3,6 and 9 to the dial, while the moon phase is playfully hidden amongst the constellation for the big dipper.
Emil Lange was the second son of founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange, and joined the company in 1871 along with his brother Richard Lange. The duo brought the brand to new heights. Emil Lange increased the brand’s pocket watch production size, introduced marine chronometers to their repertoire, and also introduced imported Swiss movements. In 1900, Emil Lange was awarded the cross of the Knight of the French Legion of Honor for his presentation of the ‘Jahrhundert tourbillon’ pocket watch. In 2000, following the launch of the present 1815 model, A Lange & Söhne launched the Lange 1 Tourbillon paying homage to this legendary Jahrhundert tourbillon.
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