Released in 1994 as one of A. Lange & Söhne’s original watches after their relaunch, the Lange 1 is widely considered one of the most recognizable watches Lange has ever created. With its off-center outsize date indication - inspired by the Five-Minute Clock in the Semper Opera House, asymmetrically positioned hour and minute sub-dial, seconds sub-dial at 5 o’clock, and a power-reserve indicator at 3 o’clock, the Lange 1 has become a staple within the brand’s portfolio of iconic timepieces. Featuring its heritage-inspired design, the Lange 1 ref. 101.040, launched as a limited edition variant of 25 pieces for the watch retailer Cellini to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2002, portrays the Lange 1’s classic aesthetic through the use of a traditional color scheme that is achieved by its use of a stunning silver dial and platinum construction. Presented in a perfectly wearable and modern 38.5mm platinum case, the ref. 101.049 remains refined and balanced nicely on the wrist . Combining this wearability with its understated design, the ref. 101.049 is unreservedly ‘Lange’ in its execution. With its immaculately finished manual-wind cal. L901 on display behind its exhibition caseback, it carries its impeccable craftsmanship through its entire construction right through to its movement, a testament to Lange’s unwavering dedication to their timepieces and their commitment to impeccable craftsmanship.

A collaborative piece from before they were all the rage, the ref. 101.049 combines the Lange 1's iconic design with understated details that serve to subtly highlight its special story as a limited edition timepiece that only those really in the know would recognise.