A pre-owned replica Lange is a secondhand copy of an A. Lange & Söhne watch. It was not made in Glashütte. Genuine A. Lange & Söhne builds about 5,500 watches per year. Replica Lange watches come from factories in China and sell on forums and classified sites.
Price bands
- Quartz replica Lange: $30 to $80.
- Automatic replica Lange: $120 to $300. Rotor decoration is stamped.
- Hand-wound replica Lange with exposed balance: $350 to $900.
- Genuine pre-owned Lange 1815: $18,000 to $45,000.
- Genuine pre-owned Lange Datograph: $60,000 and up.
Pre-owned replica prices run 40 to 70 percent below new replica prices. Sellers cite wear, strap condition, and case scratches.
Movement and case checks
Ask for a movement photo. Genuine Lange uses a 3/4 plate, screwed gold chatons, and a hand-engraved balance cock. Replica Lange uses a Seagull ST19, a Hangzhou 6300, or a quartz module. Stamped decoration looks flat under a loupe. Laser etching shows dots.
Case size matters. The Lange 1815 is 38.5 mm. The Datograph is 41 mm. Many replica cases measure 40 to 42 mm. A 42 mm "1815" is a copy. Weight: a gold Lange 1815 weighs 80 to 100 grams. A steel replica weighs 60 to 90 grams.
Caseback: genuine Lange uses a sapphire display back on most references. Some replicas use mineral glass or a solid steel back. Check the engraving. Replica serial numbers repeat across units.
Where listings appear
No factory sells replica Lange as pre-owned. Listings show up on watch forums, social media groups, and local classifieds. Warranty is absent. Independent watchmakers often refuse replica service. Parts come from the same aftermarket channels.
US law and customs
Import of counterfeit goods into the US is illegal under 19 U.S.C. § 1526. CBP can seize a shipment. 18 U.S.C. § 2320 covers trafficking in counterfeit goods. A buyer can face civil claims from the trademark owner. Penalties include seizure and fines.
Questions to ask a seller
- Movement type and photo?
- Case diameter in mm?
- Caseback material?
- Strap material, alligator or calf?
- Serial number photo?
- Return policy?
Unknown: exact factory names for current replica Lange production. No public records list them. Treat any claim of "1:1 Swiss" as unverified.