A. Lange & Söhne 1815 38mm Rose Gold Manual Winding 235.032 WHITE BROWN CROCODILE

The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 38mm in rose gold, reference 235.032, is distinguished by its adherence to the brand’s foundational design codes, presenting a clean, legible dial that forgoes a date complication for a more historically accurate and balanced aesthetic. The 38mm case is crafted from 18-carat rose gold, featuring polished surfaces and a bezel of restrained thickness that frames the white enamel dial. This dial utilizes printed black Arabic numerals and a railway minute track, with blued steel hands for the hours, minutes, and subsidiary seconds. The watch is presented on a new brown crocodile leather strap, which complements the warm tones of the rose gold case. The overall design is sophisticated and elegant, prioritizing clarity and proportion over ornamentation.

Powering the watch is the manually wound Calibre L051.1, a movement visible through the sapphire crystal case back. The movement’s construction and finishing are impeccable. It features a three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, which develops a unique patina over time, and is decorated with Glashütte ribbing. The balance cock is hand-engraved, and all steel components, including the escape wheel and pallet lever, exhibit flawless polished anglage and sunburst decoration on the ratchet wheel. The movement operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of 55 hours. The subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock is the only complication, maintaining the watch’s pure, time-only purpose.

This particular example is in mint condition, showing no visible signs of wear on the case, lugs, or dial. It is accompanied by its open papers, meaning it is not registered to an original owner, offering full flexibility for the new purchaser. The strap has been recently replaced and is unworn. Within the collector’s market, the 1815 series represents a core entry point into A. Lange & Söhne ownership, and this specific reference in rose gold with a white dial is a consistently desirable configuration. Its 38mm diameter offers a classic, versatile wearing experience that appeals to both modern and traditional tastes, and its condition and documentation make it a secure and valuable acquisition for a discerning collector.