A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moon Phase “Homage to F. A. Lange” in Honeygold
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2010
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThe A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Moon Phase “Homage to F. A. Lange” is a wristwatch released in 2010 to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the founding of the manufacture.
This model is constructed using the brand's proprietary Honey Gold, a material described as richer and warmer than yellow gold. The watch measures 37.4mm in diameter and 8.9mm in thickness. The silver dial features Arabic numerals, a railway-track minute scale, and blued steel hands. It incorporates a moon phase display. The movement is manually wound and features German silver plates and gold chatons. The watch is presented on a brown alligator strap with a signed Honey Gold pin buckle.
According to the listing, the object is accompanied by its original box and papers dated to 2011 and is one of 265 limited-edition pieces produced.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Moon phase wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Model
- 1815 Moon Phase “Homage to F. A. Lange”
- Diameter
- 37.4mm
- Material
- Honey Gold
- Thickness
- 8.9mm
- Included Items
- Box and papers
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Limited Edition
- 265 pieces
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Date of Introduction
- 2010
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch case is crafted from A. Lange & Söhne’s proprietary Honey Gold, a metallic alloy characterized as richer and warmer than yellow gold with a distinct softness in light. The case diameter is 37.4mm, with a height of 8.9mm. The fixed lugs are integrated into the case design, which is paired with a brown alligator strap and a signed Honey Gold pin buckle. The dial is silver and features a classic aesthetic associated with the 1815 line. It includes printed Arabic numerals, a railway-track style minute scale, and blued steel hands. A moon phase display is positioned on the dial, designed to integrate with the layout of the markers and the small seconds sub-dial located at the six o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Blued steel hands • Arabic numeral dial markers • Moon phase indicator • Brown alligator leather strap
- Movement and Construction
- The watch is powered by a manually wound caliber manufactured by A. Lange & Söhne. The movement construction utilizes German silver plates, a material often utilized by the manufacturer in its movements. Decorative elements include gold chatons, which hold the jewels, and extensive hand engraving. The finishing of the movement is described as meticulous, emphasizing an architectural quality. The movement is visible through the case back, reflecting the brand's production standards and its focus on traditional Saxon watchmaking methods.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch was released in 2010 to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the founding of the manufacture by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte. Production of this reference was limited to 265 pieces. The specific example offered is documented with its original box and papers, which are dated 2011. The listing identifies the piece as part of a collection and confirms its limited production status within the brand's catalogue.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: The exact serial number is not provided in the source text.
- Research required: The source states the watch was accompanied by papers from 2011, though the model commemorates a 2010 anniversary.