This Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen 139.035F* is a delightfully modern piece from A. Lange & Shne. The watch features an interesting take on the openworked dial, and has luminous accents that give the piece a distinctly contemporary feel.
Many openworked dials can feel overwhelming because of the visually complicated movement beneath it and the tricky task of having to figure out where the indications are. This Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen 139.035F has a smoky dial that gives the wearer an idea of the complication that lies underneath. Additionally, platinum is a rarely seen material within the A. Lange & Shne collections, as their preferred white metal is typically white gold.
The dial is created from a combination of solid silver and semi-transparent crystal, and what sets this example apart from the usual Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase examples is the addition of luminous material to accent the dial. The luminous moonphase is the first thing the eye is drawn to, and this is complemented by a luminous date indication, alongside luminous hands and indices.
The layout of the dial is still quintessentially A. Lange & Shne, with asymmetrically placed indications and a large date window. It is intriguing to note that rather than altering the entire layout of the piece, A. Lange & Shne decided to maintain the archetypal Lange 1 layout, integrating, rather than singling out the moonphase.Additionally, in keeping with the modern tone of the watch, the sub-dials are recessed, providing the dial with more depth and perspective.
The watch is powered by the calibre L095.4, a movement initially introduced in 2009. In keeping with the Grand Lange 1 series, this piece has a case size of 41mm. The aesthetics of the movement are just as impressive as the mechanics, with the chamfering and interior angles superbly hand finished.
Closer look
| Brand: | A. Lange & Shne |
| Model: | Grand Lange 1 Moon PhaseLumen ref. 139.035F |
| Movement: | manual-winding calibre L095.4 |
| Functions: | moonphase, panorama date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator, |
| Features: | limited edition of 200 pieces, display back, translucent dial,luminescent indications |
| Case material: | platinum |
| Case diameter: | 41mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front & back |
| Strap: | from our own collection, A. Lange & Shne brown alligator strap, A. Lange & Shne platinum deployant clasp |
| Lug Width: | 20 x 16mm |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Box & papers: | A. Lange & Shne outer box, A. Lange & Shne inner leather box, leather folio, polishing cloth, pusher, instruction booklet, registration papers, additional service booklet, guarantee booklet signed and dated |
Condition
This A. Lange & Shne Grand Lange 1 Moon PhaseLumen is in very good condition throughout. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear and likely worn on only a handful of occasions if at all. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfection. The hallmarks and engravings on the caseback are crisp and well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
