A. Lange & Söhne has undoubtedly established itself as one of the world's most prestigious watchmaking houses, challenging Swiss dominance and raising standards in both the aesthetic design and mechanics of high-end timepieces.
With typical German precision and dedication, the brand creates timepieces that represent timeless elegance, enhanced by hand-finished movements of extraordinary quality. Each creation is a statement of style and craftsmanship.
The brand's modern adventure began in the early 1990s, when Walter Lange, determined to revive the family tradition, conceived the idea of relaunching the company in Glashütte after the fall of the Berlin Wall. In 2001, the Saxon manufactory returned to its historic home in Glashütte, the original building that had housed A. Lange & Söhne from 1845 until it was partially bombed during the Second World War in 1945.
The Lange 1 is the flagship of the A. Lange & Söhne collection, instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive outsize date and perfectly balanced asymmetrical design. Although the outsize date complication also features in other models, such as the Zeitwerk and the Langematik Sax-O-Mat, it finds its full expression in the Lange 1, where it integrates harmoniously with the watch’s unique aesthetic. Distinctive elements such as the off-centered hour and second dials, the iconic A. Lange & Söhne ampersand, and an unparalleled clarity of design reflect the brand’s commitment to watchmaking excellence.
The Time Zone edition, introduced in 2005, enhances the classic Lange 1 design with a practical and elegant complication dedicated to time zones. It includes a rotating city ring displaying 24 time zones, an AM/PM indicator integrated into the seconds subdial, and a power reserve indicator. The manually wound Caliber L031.1 movement powers this model, offering features such as a stop-seconds device, impeccable finishing, and a level of craftsmanship visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. Two discreet pushers on the left side of the case allow the time zone and date functions to be easily adjusted.
Housed in a 42 mm platinum case, this timepiece exudes understated elegance. The satin-brushed silver dial features applied indexes and refined “alpha” hands, paired with a brown alligator leather strap with a signed platinum pin buckle. The sapphire crystal caseback reveals the intricate craftsmanship of the movement, a hallmark of A. Lange & Söhne watches.
The watch is in excellent overall condition and is offered as a complete set, including inner and outer box, original leather wallet and related documentation.
The Lange 1 Time Zone is not just a watch; it is a testament to the art of haute horlogerie, combining technical innovation with timeless design. Its world-time function is a tribute to the spirit of travel and global adventure, perfectly encapsulated in this masterpiece of haute horlogerie.
