2010 is Lange’s 165th anniversary, and to mark the occasion they are creating new versions of 3 well-known models in a new metal called honey gold, which is not only a unique color, but it is also nearly twice as hard as regular gold. Together, the new models are known as the F. A. Lange Homage Collection. Among the new releases is an 1815 Moonphase.
The original 1815 Moonphase limited edition from 1999 was a hit with collectors, selling at auction for nearly triple the original selling price. This newest version will certainly carry on that tradition. Limited to 265 pieces and with a European MSRP of 18,500 euro, the new 1815 Moonphase case and balance cock are formed from Lange’s new and proprietary honey gold. Like the other pieces in the Homage to F.A. Lange Collection, the 1815 Moonphase also features three-quarter plate with hand-engraved traditional decoration. Of course the moon phase display is accurate to an amazing 1 day in 1058 years.
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Technical Details
Movement: Lange manufacture calibre L943.2, manually wound, crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards and largely decorated and assembled by hand; precision-adjusted in five positions; three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, with
sunburst finish; balance cock in honey-colored gold, engraved by hand
No. of movement parts: 220
No. of jewels : 26
Escapement : Lever escapement
Oscillation system: Shock-resistant glucydur screw balance, superior-quality balance spring manufactured in-house, frequency 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, whiplash-spring beat adjustment system
Power reserve: 45 hours when fully wound
Functions: Time indicated in hours, minutes, and subsidiary seconds with stop seconds; moon-phase display
Operating elements: Crown for winding the watch and setting the time, push piece for the moon at 10 o’clock
Case dimensions : Diameter: 37.4 millimeters; height: 8.9 millimeters
Movement dimensions: Diameter: 27.5 millimeters; height: 3.9 millimeters
Case: Honey-coloured gold
Dial : Solid gold, argenté, guilloched; lunar disc in solid honey-colored gold
Hands: Blued steel
Glass and caseback: Antireflection-coated sapphire crystal (hardness 9)
Strap: Hand-stitched, red-brown crocodile strap with Lange prong buckle in solid honey-coloured gold
Edition: 265 watches
