95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 59
A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROSSE LANGE 1 Luna Mundi", No. 39/101, 42 mm, circa 2003
A rare set of two gentleman’s wristwatches, as new, with applied ornaments: constellations and moon phases for both the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres; large indexes and power reserve display. Each of the watches is no. 39 of a limited edition of only 101 pieces; in original cases with original certificates, instructions for use, original papers and colour-coordinated adjustment pins
1. A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROSSE LANGE 1 Luna Mundi - Southern Cross", Movement No. 37956, Case No. 152339, Ref. 119.032, Cal. L901.7
Case: 18k pink gold, screwed on glazed back, 18k "Lange" pink gold buckle. Dial: solid silver, argenté. Movm.: 4/5 plate movement, German silver, 54 jewels, twin barrel, hack feature, 72h power reserve, 9 screwed gold chatons, Glucydur screw balance, very finely engraved balance cock.
2. A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROSSE LANGE 1 Luna Mundi - Ursa Major", Movement No. 39141, Case No. 152539, Ref. 119.026, Cal. L901.8
Case: 18k white gold, screwed on glazed back, 18k "Lange" white gold buckle. Dial: solid silver, argenté. Movm.: 4/5 plate movement, German silver, 54 jewels, twin barrel, hack feature, 72h power reserve, 9 screwed gold chatons, Glucydur screw balance, very finely engraved balance cock.
Luna Mundi is a set of watches consisting of "Ursa Major" in a coolish 18K white gold case and "Southern Cross" in a warm 18K pink gold case. Both watches have a continuously running and highly accurate moon phase indication. In most movements that are less sophisticated the moon phase is only adjusted twice a day; Lange, however, provides a much higher degree of accuracy here with a deviation from the visible lunar orbit of only 1 day in 122.6 years, if the watch is kept running continuously. "Ursa Major" has 398 movement parts and displays the moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere; "Southern Cross" has 402 parts and displays the moon phase as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. The number of movement parts is different because the moon disc for the Northern Hemisphere is rotating clockwise while the one for the Southern Hemisphere is rotating counterclockwise. "Ursa Major" is the first wristwatch to realistically display the waxing and waning of the moon as visible from North of the equator.
A rare set of two gentleman’s wristwatches, as new, with applied ornaments: constellations and moon phases for both the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres; large indexes and power reserve display. Each of the watches is no. 39 of a limited edition of only 101 pieces; in original cases with original certificates, instructions for use, original papers and colour-coordinated adjustment pins
1. A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROSSE LANGE 1 Luna Mundi - Southern Cross", Movement No. 37956, Case No. 152339, Ref. 119.032, Cal. L901.7
Case: 18k pink gold, screwed on glazed back, 18k "Lange" pink gold buckle. Dial: solid silver, argenté. Movm.: 4/5 plate movement, German silver, 54 jewels, twin barrel, hack feature, 72h power reserve, 9 screwed gold chatons, Glucydur screw balance, very finely engraved balance cock.
2. A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i/SA, "GROSSE LANGE 1 Luna Mundi - Ursa Major", Movement No. 39141, Case No. 152539, Ref. 119.026, Cal. L901.8
Case: 18k white gold, screwed on glazed back, 18k "Lange" white gold buckle. Dial: solid silver, argenté. Movm.: 4/5 plate movement, German silver, 54 jewels, twin barrel, hack feature, 72h power reserve, 9 screwed gold chatons, Glucydur screw balance, very finely engraved balance cock.
Luna Mundi is a set of watches consisting of "Ursa Major" in a coolish 18K white gold case and "Southern Cross" in a warm 18K pink gold case. Both watches have a continuously running and highly accurate moon phase indication. In most movements that are less sophisticated the moon phase is only adjusted twice a day; Lange, however, provides a much higher degree of accuracy here with a deviation from the visible lunar orbit of only 1 day in 122.6 years, if the watch is kept running continuously. "Ursa Major" has 398 movement parts and displays the moon phase as seen from the Northern Hemisphere; "Southern Cross" has 402 parts and displays the moon phase as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. The number of movement parts is different because the moon disc for the Northern Hemisphere is rotating clockwise while the one for the Southern Hemisphere is rotating counterclockwise. "Ursa Major" is the first wristwatch to realistically display the waxing and waning of the moon as visible from North of the equator.
Sold
estimated
70.000—85.000 €
Price realized
99.200 €