A Fine and Rare Pink Gold Wristwatch with Moon Phases, A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte I/SA, '1815 Moonphase', Limited Edition, No. 156/250 2000

18k, Geneva striped nickel lever movement, 26 jewels, some jewels carried in screwed gold chatons, mono-metallic balance, micrometer regulator, adjusted to 5 positions, black matte dial, applied Arabic, disc and star numerals, subsidiary seconds at 4 o'clock, aperture for phases of the moon surrounded by the constellation 'Big Dipper', circular case, sapphire crystal display back, case, dial and movement signed, with 18k pink gold Lange buckle.

Accompanied by an A. Lange & Söhne certificate, operating instructions and setting pin.

The '1815 Moonphase' was made to commemorate the 150th birthday of the company's founder Emil Lange. The present lot is number 156 in a limited edition of 250 pieces made in pink gold. 150 further examples were made in platinum.