When A. Lange & Söhne was relaunched in Glashütte in 1994, the Lange 1 was introduced as the flagship model of the maison. With its asymmetrical dial, oversized date, and impeccable finishing, it became an instant icon of German watchmaking and remains the brand’s most recognized timepiece.
This example is from the First Series and features the original solid caseback, a detail reserved for the earliest production pieces before sapphire crystal casebacks became standard. Collectors particularly value these early Lange 1 watches for their historical importance — they represent the rebirth of A. Lange & Söhne after decades of absence under state ownership.
The Lange 1 combines German precision and design heritage:
The asymmetrical dial layout reflects a perfect mathematical harmony.
The large date display was inspired by the five-minute clock in Dresden’s Semper Opera House.
Inside, the in-house movement features the brand’s signature three-quarter plate and meticulous hand-finishing, even if hidden behind the closed caseback.
Owning a First Series Lange 1 with solid caseback means holding a piece of modern horological history — the watch that redefined German luxury watchmaking and established A. Lange & Söhne as a rival to the best of Swiss haute horlogerie.
When A. Lange & Söhne was relaunched in Glashütte in 1994, the Lange 1 was introduced as the flagship model of the maison. With its asymmetrical dial, oversized date, and impeccable finishing, it became an instant icon of German watchmaking and remains the brand’s most recognized timepiece.
This example is from the First Series and features the original solid caseback, a detail reserved for the earliest production pieces before sapphire crystal casebacks became standard. Collectors particularly value these early Lange 1 watches for their historical importance — they represent the rebirth of A. Lange & Söhne after decades of absence under state ownership.
The Lange 1 combines German precision and design heritage:
The asymmetrical dial layout reflects a perfect mathematical harmony.
The large date display was inspired by the five-minute clock in Dresden’s Semper Opera House.
Inside, the in-house movement features the brand’s signature three-quarter plate and meticulous hand-finishing, even if hidden behind the closed caseback.
Owning a First Series Lange 1 with solid caseback means holding a piece of modern horological history — the watch that redefined German luxury watchmaking and established A. Lange & Söhne as a rival to the best of Swiss haute horlogerie.
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