{"product_id":"lange-sohne-lange-1-40993370-as12491-40993370","title":"A. Lange \u0026 Söhne Lange 1 Moonphase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition overall. Case shows only light signs of wear consistent with gentle use and handling. Dial and handset are excellent. Factory strap and pin buckle show only light wear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lange 1 is one of the defining watches of modern haute horlogerie. Introduced in 1994 as part of A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne's celebrated revival, its asymmetrical dial, outsize date, and unmistakably Saxon aesthetic challenged conventional notions of dress-watch design. More than three decades later, it remains the manufacture's signature creation and one of the most recognizable timepieces in contemporary watchmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lange 1 Moonphase takes that iconic design and adds one of the manufacture's most poetic complications. At first glance, the familiar off-center layout appears unchanged. Look closer and the moonphase reveals itself as something entirely unique. Rather than presenting the moon against a static sky, Lange integrates a day\/night indication directly into the celestial display. As the hours pass, the moon travels across a rotating disc that shifts from a bright daytime blue to a deep midnight sky populated by 383 individually rendered stars. It is an elegant solution that combines technical ingenuity with remarkable visual beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Reference 192.025 is crafted in 950 platinum, a metal prized not only for its rarity but for its remarkable presence on the wrist. Measuring 38.5mm in diameter, the case pairs beautifully with a rhodium-colored solid silver dial, whose cool tones perfectly complement the platinum case. The familiar Lange 1 architecture remains beautifully balanced, with the oversized date, power reserve indicator, off-center time display, and moonphase each occupying their own distinct space without ever feeling crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering the watch is the manually wound Calibre L121.3, visible through the sapphire display back. Comprising 438 meticulously finished components, the movement offers a 72-hour power reserve while showcasing the hallmarks of modern Lange watchmaking: untreated German silver bridges, screwed gold chatons, blued screws, and the manufacture's signature hand-engraved balance cock. The moonphase itself is no less impressive, requiring correction by just one day after 122.6 years of continuous operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted to a black alligator strap with a platinum prong buckle, the Lange 1 Moonphase Ref. 192.025 is a masterclass in restrained complexity. It demonstrates A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne's unique ability to combine mechanical innovation, impeccable finishing, and timeless design into a watch that is as intellectually satisfying as it is beautiful. Few modern dress watches communicate that philosophy more completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lange \u0026 Sohne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49312472662260,"sku":"40993370","price":54500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12491_40993370_A.LANGE_SOHNE_MOONPHASE_192.025--1.jpg?v=1788456669","url":"https:\/\/www.watchesofswitzerland.com\/products\/lange-sohne-lange-1-40993370-as12491-40993370","provider":"Watches of Switzerland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}