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Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch with date and power reserve

A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Ref. 137.038

Partially verified

This A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 reference 137.038 is a manual-wind wristwatch in 18k white gold, stated by the auction source to date from 2022. The case measures 41mm in diameter and houses calibre L095.1 with 24 jewels. Its grey dial features an off-center time sub-dial with Roman and diamond-shaped hour markers, subsidiary seconds, an outsize double-aperture date display, and an AUF/AB power reserve indicator. The timepiece is fitted to a black crocodile strap with an 18k white gold buckle.

Dial and case front of the A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Ref. 137.038
Dial and case front of the A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Ref. 137.038 — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch with date and power reserve
Maker / attribution
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference
137.038
Catalogue / lot identifier
36
Source-reported date
2022
Country
Germany
Source-reported serial
259'466

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

Dial Configuration and Visual Architecture

The watch exhibits an asymmetric display layout set on a granular textured grey dial. The primary hour and minute dial is offset to the left, alongside snailed finishing on the running seconds display.

The upper right quadrant features a double outsize date display showing numeral 21 in the provided image. Date advance is controlled by a rectangular pusher set into the left case flank near 10 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “Textured granular grey main dial with snailed off-center hour/minute and running seconds subdials”
  • “Double outsize date window display situated at the upper right quadrant showing numeral 21”
  • “Rectangular date-correction pusher visible on the left case flank near 10 o'clock”

Case Construction and Dimensions

The 18k white gold case measures 41mm in diameter. According to the catalogue essay, this iteration of the model features a reduction in case height to 8.2mm along with tapered and beveled lugs.

Visible surfaces show a polished bezel and stepped lugs in white metal. The wristwatch is fitted with a black crocodile leather strap, stated in the catalogue details to be secured by an 18k white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Material 18k white gold”
  • “Dimensions 41mm diameter”
  • “Most notably, it featured a reduction in case height to 8.2mm, allowing for more comfort on the wrist.”
  • “Polished bezel with brushed or polished white metal case and stepped lugs”
  • “18k white gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle”

Reported Movement and Accessories

Auction records state that the watch is powered by manual-wind calibre L095.1 with 24 jewels, catalogued with movement number 125'110 and case number 259'466. Neither the movement nor the case back are visible in the provided cataloguing image.

The lot is catalogued as accompanied by an A. Lange & Söhne Certificate dated December 15, 2022, product literature, a wallet, presentation box, and outer packaging.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Manual, cal. L095.1, 24 jewels”
  • “Movement No 125'110”
  • “Case No 259'466”
  • “Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Certificate dated December 15, 2022, product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.”

Open research questions

  • What specific individual hallmarks and case numbers are engraved on the exterior or interior of case 259'466?
  • Does direct examination of movement 125'110 confirm the presence of calibre L095.1 and its finishing details?
  • Which retailer or country of origin is recorded on the certificate dated December 15, 2022?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Ref. 137.038
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference Number137.038“Reference No 137.038”
Case Number259'466“Case No 259'466”
Movement Number125'110“Movement No 125'110”
CalibreManual, cal. L095.1, 24 jewels“Calibre Manual, cal. L095.1, 24 jewels”
Case Material18k white gold“Material 18k white gold”
Dimensions41mm diameter“Dimensions 41mm diameter”
Stated Production Year2022“Year 2022”
Case Height8.2mm“reduction in case height to 8.2mm”
Certificate DateDecember 15, 2022“Accompanied by A. Lange & Söhne Certificate dated December 15, 2022”

Visible details

  • Textured granular grey main dial with snailed off-center hour/minute and running seconds subdials
  • Double outsize date window display situated at the upper right quadrant showing numeral 21
  • Rectangular date-correction pusher visible on the left case flank near 10 o'clock
  • Polished bezel with brushed or polished white metal case and stepped lugs
  • Mounted on a black crocodile leather strap with matching stitching

Research qualifications

  • Case back, movement, and buckle are not depicted in the provided front-facing photograph
  • Stated calibre details, serial numbers, and 2022 date are derived from the source text and cannot be independently confirmed from the single photo

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

Consulted source

A. Lange & Söhne Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Geneva Sessions, Spring 2026

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 01bf433ffc

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