A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 101.033
We are pleased to offer a rare combination of the Lange & Sohne 1, Ref 101.033 with grey dial and 18k rose gold case.
In this regard, Lange 1 is the symbol of the German high-end watchmaking’s re-birth in 1994. It is one of the first four watches A. Lange & Söhne introduced after almost 50 years of exile. A design that is completely unconventional and virtually unchanged since its birth. It conveys tradition (5 minute clock in Semper Opera) and perfectly merges it with the Bauhaus artistic movement in a wristwatch. From its historical significance to its story and importance in the field, Lange 1 is truly one of the few “icons” of modern watchmaking.
Grey dial features small seconds, sub-dial at 5 o'clock, double date aperture at 1 o'clock, power-reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, main dial offset to the left of the dial.
Crystal Scratch Resistant Sapphire.
Movement Manual Caliber L901.0, features 53 jewels amd a power-reserve of 72 hours.
Supplied with OEM Lange 1 Original brown aligator strap and grey Delugs strap as depicted.
Lange 1 dial design follows the rule of thirds. A rule of thumb that suggests when an image or object is divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal and vertical lines, the important elements should sit either on along these lines or their intersections. Employment of this principle what gives the comforting symmetry to Lange 1 while appearing random. The center of each element is positioned across the lines. The hours / minutes dial’s borders are horizontally center to big-date and seconds sub-dial; further solidifying the symmetric look.
This piece is becoming highly collectable as a result of the sparse offerings in this combination with the earlier case diameter of 38.5mm.
