A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret, 1990s
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThis rectangular A. Lange & Söhne wristwatch, known as the Cabaret, dates to the 1990s and is constructed in 18K pink gold. It features a three-body case measuring 27 x 43 mm with a thickness of 9 mm, complemented by a transparent case back secured by six screws and lapidated lugs.
The watch is powered by the rhodium-plated Caliber L 931.3, which includes 30 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a swan-neck micrometer regulator. The black dial presents applied pink gold lozenge indexes alongside radial Roman numerals, a silvered subsidiary seconds dial, and a double-aperture display for the large date function. It is fitted with pink gold alpha hands and paired with a matching 18K pink gold A.
Lange & Söhne buckle. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Rectangular wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Country
- Germany
- Movement
- Cal. L 931.3
- Thickness
- 9 mm
- Dimensions
- 27 x 43 mm
- Case Number
- 132681
- Jewel Count
- 30
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a rectangular three-body case crafted from 18K pink gold. The construction includes a transparent case back fixed with six screws, allowing for visibility of the movement. The exterior design incorporates lapidated lugs. The dial is black and finished with applied pink gold lozenge indexes and radial Roman numerals. A silver-colored subsidiary dial displays seconds, while the large date mechanism is presented through a double aperture located at the top of the dial. The time is indicated by pink gold alpha-style hands.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular case with lapidated lugs • Black dial with silvered sub-seconds • Double date aperture at the top of the dial • Transparent case back secured by six screws
- Movement and Mechanics
- The internal mechanism is the Caliber L 931.3, which is rhodium-plated and features fausses côtes decoration. The movement contains 30 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The monometallic balance is adjusted to 5 positions and incorporates a shock absorber. Regulation is performed via a swan-neck micrometer regulator, and the movement includes a self-compensating flat balance spring. The balance cock is decorated with hand engraving.
- Signatures and Condition
- The watch is signed on the dial, the case, and the movement. It is accompanied by an original 18K pink gold buckle from the manufacturer. The auction house provides a grading system for the object, reporting the case as 'very good' and the dial as 'as new'. The movement is also categorized as 'very good', though the need for a future service is noted.
Identification
- Serial number
- 132681
- 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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The guarantee accompanying the watch is void
- Research required: The auction house recommends an overhaul for the movement