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Technical Data:
Maker: A. Lange & Sohne
Model: Lange 1 Moonphase
Reference: 109.021
Year: 2003
Condition: 8.8/10
Material: Yellow Gold
Dimensions: 38.5mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Dial: Ivory Argente
Bezel: Yellow Gold
Caliber: Caliber L901.5
Bracelet/Strap: Original black strap and additional custom strap.
Box/Papers: Archive and original strap
Condition:
The watch is in excellent overall condition, rated 8.8/10. The yellowgold case shows light signs of wear, with minor surface marks and swirls consistent with careful use. Overall, the watch remains very well preserved and presents beautifully for its age.
Our Thoughts:
One of the most interesting aspects of the first-generation Lange 1 Moonphase is how little the fundamental design has changed since its introduction. The moon-phase display integrates naturally into the distinctive asymmetrical layout of the Lange 1, while retaining the outsize date and power-reserve indicator that have come to define the collection. Even with the introduction of the second generation, Lange chose to refine rather than reinvent the watch, speaking to the strength of the original design.
The yellow-gold case of the 109.021 also gives the watch a particularly classic appearance. Lange has since become well known for Honey gold, its proprietary gold alloy with a distinctive warm tone. Today, the material is generally reserved for limited and special-edition pieces, making traditional yellow-gold references such as the 109.021 an interesting contrast to the manufacture’s more exclusive modern use of gold.
The 109.021 therefore holds particular appeal as the Lange 1 Moon Phase in its original form. Its combination of honey gold and an argenté dial feels characteristic of Lange’s earlier production, while the fact that the overall design remains so closely related to the current Lange 1 Moonphase demonstrates how well the original concept has endured.
