I too prefer blue hands and/or printed markers, to increase the contrast. I am drawn less to the "classic" Lange 1 models that have the combination of applied markers and non-contrasting hands (such as the 101.021, 101.025, 101.032). An exception to that
I am blessed with the good fortune of adding a new A. Lange & Söhne to my collection. I am torn between the Zeitwerk (140.029) and the 1815 Chronograph (414.028). I would ultimately like to add both references to my small collection, but can only add
You mention 2 "nonstandard" aspects of this watch: the dial and the hands. I find the dial to be curious/concerning, but not the hands. It's common for a primary or secondary purchaser to request certain "nonstandard" case/dial/hand combinations, and Lang