Since it premiered on 24 October 1994, the Lange 1 has epitomised the core and the identity of the reborn A. Lange & Söhne brand. Even in its twentieth year, the famous Lange 1 watch family remains an unconditional success.
Straightforward, functional and efficient, these attributes define classic German design.
With its asymmetrical dial, the three-day movement and the first outsize date in a regularly produced wristwatch, it won instant acclaim following its debut on 24 October 1994. Its technical finesse and craftsmanship ultimately convinced even those watch enthusiasts who needed some time to get accustomed to the unprecedented new look.
Twenty years later, the watch with the unmistakable face represents a paragon in style-defining horological classics. It is still being crafted today, virtually unchanged. But this does not mean that nothing has changed in the Lange 1 continuum during the past two decades. On the contrary: its popularity turned the Lange 1 into the cornerstone of a watch family composed of 15 models. They come in various case diameters and as manually wound or self-winding versions. The portfolio has been enriched with additional functions such as a moon-phase display, a second time zone, or as a combination featuring a tourbillon and a perpetual calendar. Special models and limited editions rank among the coveted timepieces that regularly fetch record prices at auctions.
Click on the image above for a photo gallery of some of the Lange 1.
