A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Moonphase

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A strong case could be made that the Lange 1 is one of the most iconic watches to have emerged in the last few decades.

The defining feature of the Lange 1 is the asymmetrical 'big date' windows. This display emulates one of the world's first digital time displays, from a clock at the Semper Opera House in Dresden. A decidedly bold look, the 'big date' sits off centre from the dial but retains a strong sense of place due to the use of the 'golden ratio' in the overall design.

The Lange 1 sits in a rather interesting position. While novel and unique, its big date windows are do not exactly fall into 'complication' territory. Nevertheless, it is obvious that the Lange 1 is far more than a simple time-only dress watch, and certainly deserves the adoration it has received from collectors.

This version features a moonphase complication, which only adds to the overall elegance of the watch.

This A. Lange & Sohne is in excellent condition, with only light surface marks on the case sides and bezel.

A. LANGE & SÖHNE

From the ashes of the Cold War, A. Lange & Söhne's relaunch in 1994 reintroduced the world to both the brand and the concept of fine German watchmaking. When its first four watches debuted, they formed the crest of a resurgent wave of high-end watchmaking. This period marked the high tide of the watchmaking renaissance that began in the late 1970s as a response to the Quartz Crisis. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lange has since gone from strength to strength, building up a highly-focused range of watches that show off its signature complications and Teutonic aesthetics.