97 A. Lange & Söhne A very fine and stlylish, Little Lange 1, date, power reserve, manual wristwatch in white gold, grey guilloche dial, with certificate and box, reference 181.038.

Estimate: € 25.000 –⁠ 50.000

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• Model Little Lange 1
• Year 2020
• Reference 181.038
• Case Material 18K white gold
• Case Number 248'419
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Manual, cal. L121.1, 43 jewels
• Movement Number 143'164
• Dimension 36.5mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by A. Lange & Sönhe guarantee dated 20th December 2020 stamped Richemont Dubai FZE, booklets, additional strap, box and outer packaging.

The Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1, represents one of the most refined and intellectually satisfying interpretations of the manufacture’s modern icon. Measuring 36.5mm in diameter, the white gold case strikes an ideal balance between presence and discretion. The off-center dial layout, instantly recognizable and governed by Lange’s proprietary “rule of thirds”, remains untouched: time indication to the left, subsidiary seconds at five o’clock, power-reserve indicator to the right, and the signature oversized date at one o’clock. What truly distinguishes the reference 181.038 is its exquisitely guilloché dial, executed in solid silver and finished in a subtle grey tone. The engine-turned decoration is not merely ornamental but deeply architectural: concentric, radiating patterns animate each sub-dial independently, creating a mesmerizing play of light that changes continuously with wrist movement. The precision of the guillochage, cut with extraordinary sharpness, underscores Lange’s uncompromising standards, while the blued hands and applied Roman numerals provide visual contrast and legibility without disturbing the dial’s harmony. Preserved in excellent overall condition, produced in limited numbers and prized by connoisseurs who appreciate nuance over scale, the Little Lange 1 ref. 181.038 stands as a masterclass in restraint, proof that Lange’s greatest strength lies not only in complication, but in proportion, surface, and absolute finishing discipline.