A. LANGE & SÖHNE | A LIMITED EDITION PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES NO 183/250 CASE 124183 1815 MOON PHASE EMIL LANGE CIRCA 1999

• cal. L943.1 manual winding three-quarter plate movement, 26 jewels • black dial, applied Arabic, dot and star numerals, engine-turned subsidiary dial, aperture for moon-phases encircled by a representation of the Big Dipper constellation • 18k pink gold case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial in very good condition. Case in very good condition with only a few minor surface hairlines to the case band and bezel. Overall in very good condition and shows light signs of use. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by an A. Lange & Söhne certificate, setting pin, instruction manual and presentation box. The Reference 1815 Moonphase was made to commemorate the 150th birthday of the company's founder's son, Emil Lange, who managed the company for over 40 years.

The moon position in the 1815 Moonphase is automatically adjusted twice a day and will deviate from the moon's actual orbit by only one day after 1058 years of uninterrupted operation. The moon-phase display is not set to the day as is more common procedure, but much more precisely to the hour, using a highly accurate lunar calendar which comes with the watch. The best-known constellation, the Big Dipper with its seven stars, links itself harmoniously with the moon-phase.

The present lot was produced in a limited series of only 250 pieces in pink gold.