A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Small-Seconds 18kt Rose Gold with Extremely Rare Balance Staff Engraving and Blue Hands, Silver Argenté Dial with Blued Lance Hands, Painted Black Arabic Numeral Hour Markers and an Outer Railroad-Style Minute Track, Small Seconds Subdial at 6 o’ Clock, Mechanical A. Lange & Sohne Caliber L941.1 Movement, Sapphire Crystal Skeleton Back. 

The 36mm diameter solid three-body case, flat, angled bezel, case, downturned lugs, and winding crown are all polished. The dial is solid silver with black painted Arabic numeral hour markers, and gold dauphine hands. There is a perimeter railroad-style minute track, and an exhibition sapphire display case back that’s secured by 6 screws. There is a recessed silver running small seconds subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock, it’s water resistant to 30 meters/100 feet, and it has a 45-hour power reserve at full wind. The 7.5 mm thick case, dial, and movement are all signed. 

This A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia 206.32 has a mechanical manual winding A. Lange & Sohne caliber L 941.1 movement, with fausses cotes and cotes de Geneve embellishment. It’s constructed with 21 jewels, several in screwed gold chatons, 164 components, and a shock absorber device. It includes straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, and a self-compensating Nivarox® flat balance spring. It has a swan neck micrometer regulator, a hand-engraved balance bridge, and a precision beat-adjustment system with a whiplash spring. The mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz). 

The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Small-Seconds is a stunning tribute to the legacy of precision watchmaking, commemorating the birth year of Adolph Lange, founder of Saxony’s renowned horological tradition. Crafted in 18kt rose gold, this timepiece features a 36mm polished case with elegant downturned lugs, a flat, angled bezel, and a sophisticated winding crown. The solid silver Argenté dial showcases classic black-painted Arabic numeral hour markers, complemented by blued lance-shaped hands, and an outer railroad-style minute track. At 6 o’clock, a recessed small seconds subdial adds a balanced touch of functionality.

The beauty of this watch extends beyond the dial with an exhibition sapphire crystal case back, secured by six screws, revealing the exquisitely crafted A. Lange & Söhne caliber L941.1 manual-winding movement. This mechanical marvel is adorned with fausses cotes and Côtes de Genève embellishments and is composed of 164 components, including 21 jewels, some set in screwed gold chatons. The movement features a swan neck micrometer regulator, a hand-engraved balance bridge, and a precision beat-adjustment system for optimal timekeeping accuracy.

Additional highlights include a monometallic balance, adjusted to five positions, and a Nivarox® flat balance spring, all oscillating at 21,600 vph (3Hz). Water-resistant to 30 meters (100 feet), the watch offers a 45-hour power reserve at full wind, ensuring reliability and performance.

Fitted with a luxurious black alligator leather strap and an 18kt rose gold tang buckle, the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Small-Seconds is a harmonious blend of tradition, artistry, and modern craftsmanship—making it a collector’s dream and an heirloom for generations.

The extremely rare balance staff engraving on this A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Small-Seconds elevates it to a level of craftsmanship that few watches can claim. This unique feature is a testament to the watchmaker’s unparalleled dedication to both precision and artistry. Unlike typical balance staffs, this one has been meticulously hand-engraved, transforming a critical mechanical component into a work of art.

The balance staff is at the heart of the timekeeping mechanism, responsible for regulating the movement’s precision. Engraving such a delicate piece requires an exceptional level of skill, patience, and mastery of micro-engraving techniques. It is a personal touch by the watchmaker, a signature hidden deep within the movement that is seldom seen but deeply felt by collectors who appreciate the rarity and significance of such craftsmanship.

This engraved balance staff not only serves a technical function but also tells a story—one of tradition, meticulous attention to detail, and the watchmaker’s pride in leaving their indelible mark on the watch. Each engraved element represents the soul of the artisan, making this timepiece a rare example of horology where precision and beauty converge in a truly unique way.

Reference No. 233.032

CASE SIZE:

 38.5mm

CONDITION:

This Timepiece is in an Unworn Condition Complete with Box & Papers Accompanied with a full Two-Year Warranty from date of purchase and a full value appraisal