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A. Lange & Söhne 18k yellow gold ladies wristwatch

Partially verified

This A. Lange & Söhne ladies' wristwatch is fashioned in 18k yellow gold with an oval-tonneau shaped case measuring 30 x 22 mm. The light metal dial features Roman numerals, dot indices, feuille hands, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and an outsize date aperture positioned below 12 o'clock. The source reports that it is powered by the manual-wind calibre L911.4 movement (number 4283), with a quick date correction pusher located at 2 o'clock. The watch is fitted with an integrated multi-link solid yellow gold chain bracelet and folding clasp signed 'LANGE'.

Full view of the A. Lange & Söhne 18k yellow gold wristwatch with dial and bracelet
Full view of the A. Lange & Söhne 18k yellow gold wristwatch with dial and bracelet — Lempertz. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.lempertz.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ladies' wristwatch
Maker / attribution
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference
153
Catalogue / lot identifier
300
Source-reported date
ca. 2000
Country
Germany
Source-reported serial
111671

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The timepiece is an oval-tonneau shaped ladies' wristwatch crafted in 18k yellow gold. The case measures 30 x 22 mm and is fitted with a sapphire crystal, with the case back secured by four screws.

The watch features an integrated solid gold chain bracelet with a folding clasp. A pusher mechanism for date correction is positioned on the case flank at the 2 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Oval ladies' wristwatch with sapphire crystal.”
  • “Case 30 x 22 mm.”
  • “Case back with four screws.”
  • “Solid gold chain bracelet with folding clasp.”
  • “Quick date correction via push button at two o'clock.”

Dial Configuration

The watch features a white metal dial displaying Roman and dot indices. Time is indicated by feuille-style hands.

Functionality includes a subsidiary seconds dial located at 6 o'clock and an outsize date aperture positioned at 12 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “White metal dial with Roman and dot indices.”
  • “Feuille hands.”
  • “Large long date aperture at 12 o'clock.”
  • “Subdiary dial with small seconds at six o'clock.”

Mechanism and Provenance

The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement, identified as calibre L911.4. The auction records provide a movement number of 4283, reference 153, and a case number of 111671.

The item is dated to approximately 2000 and is of German origin. Auction documentation states the lot includes a box, papers, setting pin, and additional bracelet links, though these are not visible in the provided image.

Evidence for this section
  • “Manual winding movement.”
  • “Movement no. 4283, ref. 153, cal. L911.4, case no. 111671”
  • “Glashütte, Germany, ca. 2000.”
  • “with box, papers, setting pin and additional bracelet links.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial/movement number 4283 align with the internal records for A. Lange & Söhne production circa 2000?
  • Does the '153' reference number definitively map to this specific case and integrated bracelet configuration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for A. Lange & Söhne 18k yellow gold ladies wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18k yellow gold“An 18k yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne ladies wristwatch.”
CalibreL911.4“cal. L911.4”
Movement Number4283“Movement no. 4283”
Case Number111671“case no. 111671”
Reference153“ref. 153”
Dimensions30 x 22 mm“Case 30 x 22 mm.”
Weight95.31 g“Weight 95.31 g.”
Total Weight95.31 g“Weight 95.31 g.”
Bracelet Length17 cm“L 17 cm.”

Visible details

  • Full front view shows a light dial with an outsize double date window at 12 o'clock and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
  • The bracelet is constructed in a multi-row mesh/brick link style terminating in a folding clasp embossed 'LANGE'.
  • A small pusher is visible on the case flank at approximately 2 o'clock, just above the winding crown.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the photograph; movement number, calibre, and case number are source-reported.
  • Reported accompanying box, papers, setting pin, and extra links are not depicted.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

An 18k yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne ladies wristwatch. - Lot 300

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 58415de6ec

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