A. Lange & Söhne

• cal. L096.1 highly jeweled German silver movement, 80 jewels, mono metallic balance, constant force escapement orbital moon phase indicator • silvered dial, oversized minute ring combined with twin aperture for date, interlaced eccentric hour dial with Roman numerals combined with aperture for month, and subsidiary seconds combined with aperture for day, fan-form aperture for 14-day power reserve, leap year indication • 18k pink gold case, down turned lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with a 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne folding clasp

CASE Case in excellent condition with light wear and superficial surface scuffs. Left side case band with some light scuffs. DIAL Dial in excellent condition. MOVEMENT Please note that the repairs for lot 32 will be done by Lange post-sale at Sotheby's expense and will take approximately 6 months. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

A. Lange & Söhne debuted the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna at SIHH 2014. Housed in a massive 45.5 mm case, the watch combines a perpetual calendar, oversized moon-phase with orbit and 14 day power reserve.
The technical prowess of the watch is enhanced by the beautiful aesthetics of the regulator dial, where the firm gives visual priority to the most useful information to the wearer.  The largest register displays the minutes track and houses the twin aperture for the date.  Interlaced below, the seconds register and hours register contain the apertures for day and month respectively.  
The reverse of the watch has a crescent shaped window to view the caliber L096.1, however, the star of the back is the large moon-phase display. In the center lies a representation of the earth which rotates every 24 hours, giving the reader a world-time complication. Stars and a moon orbits the earth, making a full rotation every lunar month.  The movement is incorporated into this scene, as the balance wheel represents the sun. Completing the movement is the constant force escapement, visible just above the balance wheel.