1815 Moonphase Emil Lange Limited Edition | 231.035 | Platinum
This is one of 150 examples of the 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange reference 231.035 created in platinum. First released in 1999, it marked the 150th year of the birth of founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s second son, Emil. Inside the classically beautiful 36mm platinum case is a dial featuring an approximation of the Big Dipper, created with applied white gold plots, as well as a moonphase complication. It is powered by the manual wind calibre L943.1 with beautiful hand finished details.
The reference 231.035, crafted from platinum, was one of 150 examples produced in 1999 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s second born son, Emil. As part of the celebration, another 250 examples of the 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange were produced in pink gold.
Emil and his brother Richard Lange, the second generation of the family, are credited with taking A. Lange & Söhne to new heights, expanding production and sales in geographies such as the United States, as well as creating increasingly complicated pocket watches as well as marine chronometres.
This example of the 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange is one of the elusive 150 pieces in platinum. Measuring 36mm across and just 8mm tall, it is certainly classically proportioned. The three-part case has a rounded bezel and lip on the display caseback, finished in high polish. The midcase is horizontally satinated. It is very rare to find a modern watch from A. Lange & Söhne in a smaller size like this, and collectors have gravitated
The lugs, 19mm apart, are straight with a slight taper towards the end. They are soldered on, and have a stepped detail to them, furthering the overall classical countenance of the package. A corrector at 10 o’clock on the midcase serves to manipulate the moonphase.
The grey dial is outlined with a printed white chemin de fer chapter of minutes, while 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, and 11 o’clock are marked by applied plots. The large Arabic 12 o’clock, as well as the stars at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, help to quickly orient the eye when glancing for the time. The offset subsidiary seconds registers wear a similar layout, with a chemin de fer of seconds articulated with printed white Arabic numerals at 10-second intervals.
However, the real interest lies in the recreation of the Big Dipper with its seven bright stars created with applied white gold plots. Nine additional plots approximate stars around the asterism. Beside this decoration is the cutout through which the white gold disk of the moonphase makes it way periodically.
Seen through the display caseback is the manually wound calibre L943.1. It beats at 3 Hz and offers 48 hours of autonomy out of its single barrel. Its view, as is customary, is marked by a large German silver bridge decorated with Glashütte striping, with visible jewels wearing gold chatons. The jewel anchoring the escape wheel is secured by a black polished bridge, while the balance bridge wears intricate hand engraving. Visible underneath the gold balance wheel is the baseplate decorated with perlage. The three-quarter bridge is engraved with the brand mark, place of origin, movement number as well as jewel number and adjustment positions. On the rim of the caseback are engraved “Hommage a Emil Lange”, “1849-1922” as well as the case serial number and its number out of 150.
If sold within the United Kingdom, this A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange will be subject to 20% VAT
Closer look
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Model: | 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange ref. 231.035 |
| Movement: | manual-winding calibre 943.1 |
| Functions: | hours, minutes, sub-seconds, moonphase |
| Features: | limited edition of 150 pieces, Ursa Major star constellation, display back |
| Case material: | platinum |
| Case diameter: | 36mm |
| Case thickness: |
8.5mm |
| Lug-to-lug: | 42.5mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front & back |
| Strap: | A. Lange & Söhne black alligator strap, A. Lange & Söhne platinum pin buckle |
| Lug width: | 19 x 16mm |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Accompanying materials: | A. Lange & Söhne product registration certificate (signed), service receipts (2018 & 2019) |
Condition
This A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange Limited Edition 231.035 is in very good overall condition. The case and lugs show light marks throughout, though only on the very surface of the material. The dial, hands, and movement show no signs of imperfections and have been well preserved. All hallmarks and engravings have been well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Original: $73,787.94
-70%$73,787.94
$22,136.38
Description
This is one of 150 examples of the 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange reference 231.035 created in platinum. First released in 1999, it marked the 150th year of the birth of founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s second son, Emil. Inside the classically beautiful 36mm platinum case is a dial featuring an approximation of the Big Dipper, created with applied white gold plots, as well as a moonphase complication. It is powered by the manual wind calibre L943.1 with beautiful hand finished details.
The reference 231.035, crafted from platinum, was one of 150 examples produced in 1999 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s second born son, Emil. As part of the celebration, another 250 examples of the 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange were produced in pink gold.
Emil and his brother Richard Lange, the second generation of the family, are credited with taking A. Lange & Söhne to new heights, expanding production and sales in geographies such as the United States, as well as creating increasingly complicated pocket watches as well as marine chronometres.
This example of the 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange is one of the elusive 150 pieces in platinum. Measuring 36mm across and just 8mm tall, it is certainly classically proportioned. The three-part case has a rounded bezel and lip on the display caseback, finished in high polish. The midcase is horizontally satinated. It is very rare to find a modern watch from A. Lange & Söhne in a smaller size like this, and collectors have gravitated
The lugs, 19mm apart, are straight with a slight taper towards the end. They are soldered on, and have a stepped detail to them, furthering the overall classical countenance of the package. A corrector at 10 o’clock on the midcase serves to manipulate the moonphase.
The grey dial is outlined with a printed white chemin de fer chapter of minutes, while 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, and 11 o’clock are marked by applied plots. The large Arabic 12 o’clock, as well as the stars at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, help to quickly orient the eye when glancing for the time. The offset subsidiary seconds registers wear a similar layout, with a chemin de fer of seconds articulated with printed white Arabic numerals at 10-second intervals.
However, the real interest lies in the recreation of the Big Dipper with its seven bright stars created with applied white gold plots. Nine additional plots approximate stars around the asterism. Beside this decoration is the cutout through which the white gold disk of the moonphase makes it way periodically.
Seen through the display caseback is the manually wound calibre L943.1. It beats at 3 Hz and offers 48 hours of autonomy out of its single barrel. Its view, as is customary, is marked by a large German silver bridge decorated with Glashütte striping, with visible jewels wearing gold chatons. The jewel anchoring the escape wheel is secured by a black polished bridge, while the balance bridge wears intricate hand engraving. Visible underneath the gold balance wheel is the baseplate decorated with perlage. The three-quarter bridge is engraved with the brand mark, place of origin, movement number as well as jewel number and adjustment positions. On the rim of the caseback are engraved “Hommage a Emil Lange”, “1849-1922” as well as the case serial number and its number out of 150.
If sold within the United Kingdom, this A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange will be subject to 20% VAT
Closer look
| Brand: | A. Lange & Söhne |
| Model: | 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange ref. 231.035 |
| Movement: | manual-winding calibre 943.1 |
| Functions: | hours, minutes, sub-seconds, moonphase |
| Features: | limited edition of 150 pieces, Ursa Major star constellation, display back |
| Case material: | platinum |
| Case diameter: | 36mm |
| Case thickness: |
8.5mm |
| Lug-to-lug: | 42.5mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front & back |
| Strap: | A. Lange & Söhne black alligator strap, A. Lange & Söhne platinum pin buckle |
| Lug width: | 19 x 16mm |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Accompanying materials: | A. Lange & Söhne product registration certificate (signed), service receipts (2018 & 2019) |
Condition
This A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moonphase Emil Lange Limited Edition 231.035 is in very good overall condition. The case and lugs show light marks throughout, though only on the very surface of the material. The dial, hands, and movement show no signs of imperfections and have been well preserved. All hallmarks and engravings have been well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
