Concept & History

In 1994, the Lange 1 was one of the four founding models of the reestablished manufactory. Its off-center dial layout has defined the brand’s appearance ever since. In 2005, A. Lange & Söhne expanded the collection with the Lange 1 Time Zone. It features a rotating city ring and a second time display for travelers—while retaining the characteristic layout of the Lange 1. In addition to yellow gold, the Lange 1 Time Zone was also available in red gold and platinum from the very beginning. The reference 116.021 in yellow gold with a champagne-colored dial was part of this introductory series and was produced until 2017. The example offered here was first sold in 2007.

Caliber & Technology

The watch is powered by the in-house caliber L031.1. It is a hand-wound movement with a double barrel. The power reserve is 72 hours, and the balance wheel frequency is 21,600 vibrations per hour. The caliber consists of 417 components. It features a three-quarter plate made of natural nickel silver and screw-mounted gold chatons. The balance cock is hand-engraved and equipped with a swan-neck fine-adjustment mechanism. The Glashütte ribbing and guilloché pattern are visible through the sapphire crystal case back. A pusher at 8 o’clock advances the city ring. This synchronizes the home time display with the respective day/night indicator. A seconds stop facilitates precise time setting. In 2026, the watch underwent a complete movement service with component replacement at A. Lange & Söhne. This is documented by the enclosed service receipt.

Case & Material

The case is made of 18-karat yellow gold. The diameter is 41.9 mm, and the case thickness is 11 mm. It is water-resistant to 3 bar. The case back is secured with six screws and is made of sapphire crystal, offering a view of the movement. The bezel is polished and contrasts with the satin-finished center section. The watch is fitted with a dark brown alligator leather strap with a yellow gold pin buckle.

Aesthetics & Readability

The dial is champagne-colored and crafted from solid silver. The hour and minute hands are off-center in the upper left section. Below them is the small seconds sub-dial. To the right of it is the large date window. The outer city ring features 24 reference locations. At 5 o’clock, a second sub-dial displays the time zone with a day/night indicator. Between 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock is the power reserve indicator in the form of a scale. Gold Roman numerals mark XII, IX, and III. Applied hour markers complete the design. There are no luminescent elements.

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Der Beitrag A. LANGE & SÖHNE | Lange 1 Zeitzone Time Zone Gelbgold | Ref. 116.021 – Lange Service 07/2026 erschien zuerst auf UHREN-FAN.DE.

Concept & History

With the model 116.025, A. Lange & Söhne expanded the Lange 1 family in 2005 to include a time zone function for travelers who wish to constantly monitor two time zones. The rotating bezel, printed with the names of 24 cities, allows the reference city to be selected instantly via the pusher at 8 o’clock, with the hour hand of the small dial jumping in sync. The Lange 1’s off-center dial layout was retained and supplemented with a second subdial for home time. An applied arrow at 5 o’clock marks the selected time zone city, while two additional arrows indicate day or night for both time zones.

Caliber & Technology

The hand-wound caliber L031.1 is manufactured in-house and powers both the standard display and the time zone mechanism. It has a power reserve of 72 hours at a balance wheel frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and comprises 417 individual components. Distinctive features include the three-quarter plate made of natural nickel silver with Glashütte ribbing, screw-mounted gold chatons, and the hand-engraved balance cock with swan-neck fine adjustment. Through the sapphire crystal case back, these finishing details of the L031.1 in-house caliber can be viewed in detail.

Case & Material

The case, crafted from solid 950 platinum, measures 41.9 mm in diameter and is 11 mm thick. The polished bezel contrasts with the rest of the case’s surface; the watch is rated water-resistant to 3 bar. The screw-down, engraved sapphire crystal case back offers a view of the movement. This particular watch is fitted with a black alligator leather strap and was serviced at A. Lange & Söhne as part of the 2026 inspection; the corresponding receipt is available.

Aesthetics & Readability

The dial, crafted from solid silver with a Rhodié finish, features solid gold appliqués and hour markers; the hands are made of rhodium-plated gold and blued steel. The off-center arrangement of the hour and minute hands, small seconds, large date, and power reserve indicator follows the characteristic Lange 1 architecture and ensures clear readability despite the additional time zone sub-dial. Two day/night indicators complement the functionality for home and local time.

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Der Beitrag A. LANGE & SÖHNE | Lange 1 Zeitzone Time Zone Platin | Ref. 116.025 – Lange Service 2026 erschien zuerst auf UHREN-FAN.DE.

Concept & technology

The Long 31 with the reference 130.032 represents a technical turning point in precision watchmaking. It was the first mechanical wristwatch in the world to offer a Power reserve from 31 days. In order to store this enormous amount of energy, two stacked barrels, each with 185-centimeter-long springs, are used. Due to the high torque forces, the movement is not wound via the crown, but via a separate Key elevator on the back of the case. A patented tensioning mechanism between the double mainspring barrel and the oscillating system ensures a constant drive throughout the month and therefore maximum rate stability.

Caliber & Details

The monumental Caliber L034.1 consists of 406 individual parts and completely fills the case volume. It is regulated in the classic way via a Gooseneck fine adjustment on the hand-engraved balance bridge. Despite its massive dimensions, the movement is finished to the highest Glashütte standards: The three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver is finished with the Glashütte stripe cut while the bearing jewels are mounted in screwed Gold chatons are set. Blued screws and polished Chamfers underline the craftsmanship of this Grande Complication.

Case & Construction

The case made of 18 carat red gold measures 45.9 mm in diameter and has a height of 15.9 mm on. These dimensions are due to the design to accommodate the enormous energy stores. The three-part design features the typical alternation of polished bezels and satin-finished middle section. The lugs are manufactured separately and screwed on. The sapphire crystal on the back provides a view of the winding mechanism and the overcoil movement, which switches visibly every ten seconds.

Aesthetics & Readability

The solid silver dial in the color Argenté presents the information with surgical clarity. The dominant element is the large power reserve display in the right-hand segment, whose scale covers the entire month. The characteristic Large date at the 10 o'clock position provides a visual counterweight. The hands and appliqués made of Red gold correspond harmoniously with the case material. A hand-stitched alligator leather strap secures the considerable weight of the timepiece on the wrist.

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Der Beitrag A. LANGE & SÖHNE | Lange 31 Roségold | Ref. 130.032F/LS1304AF – Full Set – NOS erschien zuerst auf UHREN-FAN.DE.

Concept & Heritage

The Double Split Ref. 404.032 marks a milestone in chronograph development: as the world's first mechanical timepiece with a double split-seconds function, it enables simultaneous split-time measurements not only for seconds but also for minutes. The complication presented by A. Lange & Söhne in 2004 combines flyback chronography with precise jumping minute counters in one 43.2 mm measuring, fully polished Rose gold-case. In contrast to the platinum version 404.035 the rose gold reference dispenses with alternating surface finishes in favor of a continuous polish, which lends the design an understated sophistication.

Caliber & Technology

The in-house Caliber L001.1 consists of 465 Components and 40 stones with a movement diameter of 30.5 mm and a height of 9.5 mm. The hand-wound movement works with 21,600 A/h (3 Hz) and provides a Power reserve of 38 hours. The three-layer movement architecture - base movement with gear train, chronograph mechanism and double rattrapante level above - is crowned by the characteristic „twin towers“ that control the split-seconds system. As the central processor, the column wheel orchestrates all chronograph functions, while Lange's first in-house balance spring guarantees precision.

Case & processing

The 18 carat rose gold-case with 15.3 mm height and 22 mm lug width combines a concave bezel with a seamless transition to the tachymeter scale ring. The characteristic stepped design of the case back - a typical Lange design element - reduces the visual weight of the watch, which weighs over 200 grams (without strap). The sapphire crystal case back provides a view of the finissage with Three-quarter board, Geneva strip, Perlage and hand-engraved components. The Water resistance up to 3 ATM meets the standards for luxury chronographs without the claim to be a sports watch.

Aesthetics & Readability

The argenté-coloured dial made of galvanized solid silver features three hierarchical levels: outer tachymeter scale, main dial and recessed sub-dials. The power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock replaces the large date on other Lange chronographs, while the enlarged sub-dial at 4 o'clock carries the chronograph with flyback function. The double split-seconds hands - blued steel hands for seconds and minutes and rose gold-colored main hands - allow intermediate time measurements of up to 30 minutes. Rose gold-colored hands and applied hour indices without numerals create classic legibility with reduced visual complexity compared to previous generations.

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Der Beitrag A. LANGE & SÖHNE | Saxonia Double Split Rotgold | Ref. 404.032 – Full Set – NOS erschien zuerst auf UHREN-FAN.DE.

Conception & Innovation

The A. LANGE & SÖHNE Timepiece Striking Time Platinum 145.025 is a remarkable watch that combines classic mechanical watchmaking craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. The model features an innovative Jump mechanism the time on a large digital dial, complemented by an acoustic chime function that signals every full hour with a pleasant sound. This function places the watch in the realm of the finest mechanical timepieces, with the sound effects enhanced by a precisely constructed case made of 950 platinum be strengthened.

Caliber & Technology

The heart of this watch is the Manufacture caliber L043.2, a Hand-wound caliber with extraordinary Power reserve of 36 hours. The caliber not only offers a digital time display, but also an acoustic time marker, which is activated by the Percussion mechanism forms an excellent symbiosis between function and aesthetics. The Incabloc shock protection ensures exceptional robustness, which is crucial in everyday use and during sporting activities.

Case & processing

The 950 platinum case is a masterpiece of the watchmaker's art which, with its 44.2 mm diameter and simple elegance. The striking Chamfering and the polished surface give the watch an elegant appearance. The Rehaut and the sweeping bezel skillfully set accents that lend the wearer a subtle presence at all times.

Aesthetics & Readability

The silver dial stands in elegant contrast to the noble Platinum case and is thanks to the clear digital display particularly easy to read. The hour and minute displays are separated by a Jump mechanism which indicates the full hours with a pleasant beat. The Power reserve indicator rounds off the design and adds another functional dimension.

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Der Beitrag A. LANGE & SÖHNE | Zeitwerk Striking Time Platin | Ref. 145.025 – Full Set – NOS erschien zuerst auf UHREN-FAN.DE.