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The Lange 1 Sincere Edition
The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Sincere Edition, ref. 112.049, is a limited edition of 100 pieces produced in 2003 for Singaporean retailer Sincere.
The dial features two different guilloche patterns, instead of the typical smooth opaline finish found on most Lange 1 watches.
The platinum case measures 38.5 mm and the watch is powered by manual winding caliber L901.0.
Do you like it?
Best, Emmanuel
credit: Lunar Oyster
credit: Lunar Oyster
Review by Tim Mosso
Another very appealing ALS. It's close but I think I prefer the hobnail dial over the vertical strip dial.
Maybe, yes.
But I’m not quite sure if I fully like the main guilloche pattern: I wonder if it doesn’t look a bit like old wallpaper to me.
You're so right!
I never wear tuxedo shirts, so I didn't get it that it might be the design inspiration.
Thanks. Best, Emmanuel
What do you think of the date?
I'd prefer there to be a zero digit instead of a blank panel. Are they making a reference to something historic (a clock or something) that I'm not aware of? Or maybe just the designer's preference.
The source of inspiration
is the clock of the Dresden Opera House: https://www.alange-soehne.com/eu-en/manufacture/heritage/the-five-minute-clock-in-the-semper-opera-house
That said, they could have decided to feature double digit for all numbers, of course. I personally like it as is, but I fully understand the preference for the other option.
Best, Emmanuel
The large date display was originally developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre,
which, along with IWC and Lange, was part of the LMH group. Günter Blümlein brought this technology to Lange with the stipulation that Lange was not allowed to use a "zero" in its single-digit date displays; only Jaeger-LeCoultre was permitted to do so.
Interestingly, this particular watch was not sold by Sincere, but by a German AD.
Cheers, Mike
Mike, thank you.
I knew the story but this is the first time I have been made aware that the non-use of a zero was a stipulation from Herr Blümlein rather than simply a feature of the JLC patented mechanism that he gifted to Lange Uhren.
Everything about this Lange is so exquisite! The dial texture is so addictive to look at, and merely a part of this phenomenal piece of eye candy!
Another brilliant post!
Emmanuel, an exquisite early Lange 1 - beautifully photographed.
Thank you for posting - I love it.
Here is my Lange pocket watch from 1930 featuring the Cal. 41 and a similar graining on the dial.