Lang & Heyne Moritz red gold - earth’s declination - sold silver dial
Basic Info
Listing code : KSDAT5
Brand : Lang & Heyne
Reference number : AJ-01
Dealer product code : AJ-01
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Red gold
Bracelet material : Crocodile skin
Year of production : 2006
Condition : Used (Very good)
Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Switzerland, Luzern, Schweiz
Price : CHF58,500
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : Calibre III
Power reserve : 46 h
Number of jewels : 20
Frequency : 18000 A/h
Case
Case material : Red gold
Case diameter : 44 mm
Bezel material : Red gold
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : Silver (solid)
Dial numerals : Arabic numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Crocodile skin
Bracelet color : Black
Clasp : Buckle
Clasp material : Red gold
Functions
Moon phase, Date, Month
Other
Tempered blue hands
Extremely rare Lang & Heyne Moritz in 18k red gold
The Story
Featuring a complete calendar with the addition of a whimsical complication of the earth’s declination, ie it's tilt towards the sun depending upon the time of year. The 44mm red gold case offers a striking housing for the fine mechanical movement and the sapphire glass caseback unveils a fascinating view of the manual wind Cal. III. The dial is solid silver with a day/night indicator at 4 o'clockjust off the center. Moon and earth disk in 18ct gold enamelled.
While this model is still published on the Lang & Heyne website, it is no longer in production. The exact number of watches produced is unknown, but to our best knowledge, only serial numbers below 100 have been observed.
The present example carries the number 4 on the dial and was sold in October 2006.
Only early models carry the serial number on the dial. Later serial numbers have been engraved on the movement only. The last known retail price was 56’000 EUR plus taxes.
Specifications
CASE
• diameter 44 mm, height 12.5 mm, water-resistant up to 3 bar
• sapphire glass on top and bottom
• alligator leather strap, 18k pin buckle
MOVEMENT
• manual winding movement Caliber III
• 46 hour power reserve
• hour and minute indication, eccentric second
• moon phase, complete calendar, declination
• second hand stop
DIAL
• solid silver dial fine blasted and colored in champagne white
• Arabic numerals
• minute indication in red
• moon and earth disk in 18ct gold enamelled
Condition
• The watch is in very good condition with only minimal signs of wear. It has been checked by our watchmaker and shows strong amplitude and good accuracy on the timegrapher.
Scope of delivery:
• Set with box and a copy of the extract of archive of Lang & Heyne.
• Print screens of email exchange with Lang & Heyne is available, confirming that the watch is registered in their archives and has not been listed as stolen.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide 12 months guarantee for correct functionality of this timepiece.
Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or personal viewing by appointment onlyShipping: insured and registered parcels by Swiss postal service, DHL or Fedex.
Terms of sale:
The large, clear unaltered pictures are an important part of the description. Please look carefully and feel free to ask questions.
We check the watch to be certain it runs when listed and we re-check before shipping. There is no warranty on the accuracy of the watch. Please note that vintage watches are in general not considered waterproof.
Returns only accepted within 3 days of receipt if the watch is not as described and pictured and it is returned in the same exact condition as it was sold. Refunds will only be made upon a full inspection and will amount to the purchase price minus shipping and handling costs. Buyer is responsible for the return postage, insurance, and safe delivery of the watch back to me.
Import duties, taxes and charges (typically collected upon delivery or pickup) are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your country's customs office prior to bidding/buying to determine what these additional costs will be.