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Lot Essay
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
Produced for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange’s birth, the present 1815 Moonphases pays homage to watchmaking precision. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in pink gold between 1999 and 2000 it features a dial with seven gold appliques representing the Big Dipper constellation. Mizar and Alcor are portrayed in the middle of the Big Dipper’s handle. Since Alcor is so small, the ability to distinguish the two stars was held as a measure of good vision in medieval times.
Highly precise, the moon position is automatically adjusted twice a day on the timepiece and will deviate from the moon's actual orbit by only one day after 386'435 days or 1058 years of uninterrupted operation. Characteristic of the precision Lange pays to finishing and details, the movement is crafted with a three quarter plate and a magnificently hand engraved balance-cock necessitating countless hours of effort prior to finishing.
Very attractive and rare, the present wristwatch represents the scarce opportunity for collectors to acquire such a well preserved timepiece complete with an impressive array of accessories.
Emil Lange:
Emil Lange was the second son Adolph Lange, the founder of the manufacture. Taking control in of A. Lange & Söhne with his brother Richard in 1875 and later on his own in 1887 for more than 40 years, Emil Lange brought the manufacture to the highest international honours and international recognition. A patriarch, he perpetuated the tradition established by Adolph Lange to contribute and support the development of young talented watchmakers in Glashütte. Widely respected, Emil Lange also presided the celebrated German Horological Academy (DUS) of Glashütte.
Produced for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Emil Lange’s birth, the present 1815 Moonphases pays homage to watchmaking precision. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in pink gold between 1999 and 2000 it features a dial with seven gold appliques representing the Big Dipper constellation. Mizar and Alcor are portrayed in the middle of the Big Dipper’s handle. Since Alcor is so small, the ability to distinguish the two stars was held as a measure of good vision in medieval times.
Highly precise, the moon position is automatically adjusted twice a day on the timepiece and will deviate from the moon's actual orbit by only one day after 386'435 days or 1058 years of uninterrupted operation. Characteristic of the precision Lange pays to finishing and details, the movement is crafted with a three quarter plate and a magnificently hand engraved balance-cock necessitating countless hours of effort prior to finishing.
Very attractive and rare, the present wristwatch represents the scarce opportunity for collectors to acquire such a well preserved timepiece complete with an impressive array of accessories.
Emil Lange:
Emil Lange was the second son Adolph Lange, the founder of the manufacture. Taking control in of A. Lange & Söhne with his brother Richard in 1875 and later on his own in 1887 for more than 40 years, Emil Lange brought the manufacture to the highest international honours and international recognition. A patriarch, he perpetuated the tradition established by Adolph Lange to contribute and support the development of young talented watchmakers in Glashütte. Widely respected, Emil Lange also presided the celebrated German Horological Academy (DUS) of Glashütte.