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A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Soirée

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The A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Soirée is a luxury wristwatch characterized by its 37mm case crafted from 18K rose gold. The watch features an off-center dial layout, which is a signature design element of the Lange 1 collection, paired with a mother-of-pearl dial and a bezel set with diamonds. The timepiece incorporates an outsized date display and utilizes a hand-wound mechanical movement. The watch is presented on an off-white alligator strap secured by a matching rose gold pin buckle. The dial architecture includes asymmetrical time and subsidiary seconds indicators, with 'DOPPELFEDERHAUS' and 'GLASHÜTTE I/SA' inscriptions visible on the face. Technical details regarding the movement, which is visible through the exhibition caseback, confirm the use of a proprietary Lange caliber.

Front view of the A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Soirée showing the mother-of-pearl dial and diamond bezel.
Front view of the A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Soirée showing the mother-of-pearl dial and diamond bezel. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Wristwatch
Maker / attribution
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference
AS12167
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Germany

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

Design and Aesthetics

The Little Lange 1 Soirée features a 37mm case constructed of 18K rose gold. The aesthetic is marked by the inclusion of a mother-of-pearl dial, providing a luminous surface against the warm tone of the gold case.

The bezel is set with diamonds, framing the dial. The overall proportions of the timepiece are noted as being more compact than the standard Lange 1 models, intended to create a more intimate scale. The watch is finished with an off-white alligator strap and a rose gold pin buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 37mm 18K rose gold case”
  • “pairs its iconic layout with a shimmering mother-of-pearl dial and a diamond-set bezel”
  • “the natural iridescence of the dial plays beautifully against the warmth of the gold”

Movement and Technical Construction

The timepiece is driven by a hand-wound mechanical movement, identified by the manufacturer as a Lange caliber. Technical integrity and finishing standards are maintained within this smaller iteration of the Lange 1 design. The movement is visible through an exhibition caseback, allowing observation of the internal architecture and finish.

The dial features the trademark outsized date display and the inscription indicating the presence of a double mainspring barrel system, denoted as 'DOPPELFEDERHAUS' on the dial, which is associated with the power reserve capabilities of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inside, a hand-wound Lange caliber—visible through the exhibition caseback”
  • “delivers the same level of finishing and technical integrity”

Dial Inscriptions and Signatures

'A. LANGE & SÖHNE' appears at the top, while 'GLASHÜTTE I/SA' is marked below it, denoting the origin of the watch in Glashütte, Germany. The designation 'MADE IN GERMANY' is positioned at the lower portion of the dial, near the bottom of the seconds sub-dial.

The dial layout also includes 'AUF' and 'AB' markings on the power reserve indicator, signaling the tension level of the mainspring. These elements are printed in a black typeface that contrasts with the mother-of-pearl background.

Evidence for this section
  • “A. Lange & Söhne”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber number for this version of the Little Lange 1?
  • During what year ranges was the Little Lange 1 Soirée reference AS12167 in production?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Soirée
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerA. Lange & Söhne“A. Lange & Söhne”
Case material18K rose gold“18K rose gold case”
Dial materialMother-of-pearl“mother-of-pearl dial”
Movement typeHand-wound“hand-wound Lange caliber”
BezelDiamond-set“diamond-set bezel”
StrapOff-white alligator“off-white alligator strap”

Visible details

  • Mother-of-pearl dial with asymmetrical sub-dials
  • 18K rose gold case with diamond-set bezel
  • Off-white alligator leather strap
  • Outsized date display at approximately 2 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • No specific production year provided
  • No unique serial number visible or provided in source

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

Consulted source

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Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1b4f36ce4e

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