LANGE 1 “20th Anniversary”: 20 limited-edition sets of A. Lange & Söhne’s design icon

Sep 28, 2014,18:00 PM
 

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Press Release

Embargo: Sep. 29th, 10:00am (JST)






LANGE 1 “20th Anniversary”

20 limited-edition sets of A. Lange & Söhne’s design icon 

On the occasion of the 20th birthday of the LANGE 1, the eminent Saxon brand presents the LANGE 1 “20th Anniversary” watch set. It consists of the LANGE 1 and the LITTLE LANGE 1. The two models symbolise the significance of spending time together. The design of the two watches is gracefully balanced, like two harmonising voices in a duet. 








LANGE 1 “20th Anniversary” watch set in pink gold Every big event has a magic moment. The introduction of the LANGE 1 at the presentation of A. Lange & Söhne’s first wristwatch collection in Dresden on 24 October 1994 was such a moment. Those who attended the event will have noticed its historical signifi-cance. With its striking design, technical innovations such as the outsize date and the three-day movement as well as the perfection with which it was crafted, it became the face of the brand and the benchmark for many further developments.







The manufactory is commemorating the 20th anniversary with five limited-edition watch pairs consisting of the LANGE 1 and the LITTLE LANGE 1. The solid-silver dials are guilloched by hand. Both models incorporate Lange’s L901.0 manufacture calibre. By coincidence, the movement has as many parts as a year has days – 365. The watches differ in diameter: 38.5 millimetres for the LANGE 1 and 36.1 millimetres for the LITTLE LANGE 1.  The ladies’ model features a precious bezel set with 64 brilliant-cut diamonds.




The sets are available in the following case/dial combinations: platinum/black, platinum/ rhodié, white-gold/blue, pink-gold/argenté and pink-gold/black. Each of these different sets of the LANGE 1 “20th Anniversary” is limited to 20 pairs as expressed by the hand-engraved “20” on the balance cock.
































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Wow!

 
 By: smartbot : September 28th, 2014-20:46
Great watch (especially in the blue). Too bad it's a limited edition and only sold in pairs.

Too bad you have to buy it as a Set. And why do they think that a Lady's watch has to be

 
 By: amanico : September 28th, 2014-22:19
Jewelled, necessarily? If it was a bigger LE and not a set, I would have thught about getting one, but honestly, I don't know which one, the white gold blue dial which is magnificient,, or the platinum black, which is just gorgeous. But well, with such an... 

True, but we cannot blame Lange on that point. For once, we have a black dial with a

 
 By: amanico : September 28th, 2014-23:23
Platinum case.... Let's not spoil our pleasure! ;) No, my issue is that, for such a milestone, the obligation to get the set, while it would have been better to offer it as an option, and the short LE, the party is a bit spoiled. While 200 per metal would... 

Dont get me wrong, no complaints here...

 
 By: moc : September 29th, 2014-01:42
I think they look beautiful, especially that blue dial... I agree on the set,,.. Mmmm would ve liked to consider one of them.... Mo

+1

 
 By: 4Js : September 29th, 2014-04:03
The blue is totally different from the previous blue,which I own. It is gorgeous. Th darth also is a new take. Absolutely love both. But you said it correctly. Another Lange club only. I really do not understand why this continues.

I would like to see a photo of the two blues...

 
 By: CR : September 29th, 2014-15:56
side-by-side. I recently purchased an old 1815 WG/blue dial and just had Alkis replace the old reflective crystal with one that's anti-reflective, so I have an interest in the various shades of blue that Lange has used over the years. I wondered if they v... 

I will see them very soon!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : September 28th, 2014-22:34
Just arrived in HK. Will try to post pics later today :) Thanks Ken for the heads up! :) Cheers Robin

Wow,great colours combinations there...

 
 By: moc : September 28th, 2014-23:14
plat black and wg blue are my favourite. not sure about the lady versions,but the regular L1s are beautiful. thanks Ken. Mo

I really like what I see to say the least ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : September 29th, 2014-01:46
but I can imagine the fact that you have to get them as a set like this should be a "show stopper" for quite a few - me included. Simply because my wife loves watches, but not with stones. She likes it complicated, but not blinky. A second thought is what... 

I would go for the "Guilloche Darth"....

 
 By: KIH : September 29th, 2014-04:11
.. if it were sold separately and I have such fund :-) Have to see to get to the conclusion as to which one looks best on my wrist..... or "would" look best. Ken

Agree with the sentiments;

 
 By: colton_d : September 29th, 2014-05:12
I really like the guilloche look on these L1's.. shame to have to consider the pair, which immediately excludes me from the equation. Given the chance, the WG/blue would be my choice as I already have the 'original' Darth ;) Just to clarify however, this ... 

Fully agree with everyone ....

 
 By: BOUSJ : September 29th, 2014-06:58
Fantastic watches. The design is simply ... amazing. I love it. i am waiting since a long time to buy my " dream Lange " Here it is but .... considering the fact that you have to buy the set ... Not for me .... Regardless, all the combinations are simply ... 

Will the world end existing in four years time?

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : September 29th, 2014-11:12
I mean: fine watches are great looking albeit very close to the L 1A and Hong Kong edition. But: why not issuing these ones to the 25th anniversary? A 20th anniversary sounds so "uncommon" like the last 165th anniversary editions and not as a 175th editio... 

Moritz, I heard there will be even more ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : September 29th, 2014-11:17
"why not issuing these ones to the 25th anniversary?" There will (probably) even more during the festivities and this was just for World & Wonders. I guess it will be something much more complicated. Oliver

Lange knows how to keep the tension up and delivers then 100%.

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : September 29th, 2014-11:23
Maybe a L1 perpetual is in the pipe? Complicated or not: these ones presented today are really stunning looking and top collector's items. Moritz

I agree with you.

 
 By: small-luxury-world : September 29th, 2014-11:25
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Thanks for the report Ken......................

 
 By: TonyR : September 29th, 2014-12:57
The dial work looks very similar to the Japanese Moonphase edition. The blue dial is my favorite as well, I'll be curious to see what the sets retail for. Tony

Hey, your report on the boutique opening event is...

 
 By: KIH : September 29th, 2014-15:22
... so much live and "be there" feeling. Thanks for THAT, too! Ken

Correction!

 
 By: KIH : September 30th, 2014-18:24
The Dial is NOT "solid silver" but "SOLID GOLD"! Lange Japan notified me of the error in the press release. Ken

I saw the watches in person. Tough decision to chose

 
 By: lhk1 : October 1st, 2014-06:28
My personal favourite: rose gold and black dial. Must view under bright light for all black dials. Really stunning! In fact, blue dial is very unique. Regards Ling