A Radiant Presence: the GRAND LANGE 1 “Luminous”

With brightly glowing hands and appliques on its black dial, the GRAND LANGE 1 "Luminous" stands out prominently at night as well, showcased in a white-gold case with a diameter of nearly 42 millimetres.
Since it had its debut more than 15 years ago, the LANGE 1 has been inspiring the iconic style of A. Lange & Söhne timepieces. Featuring a dis­tinctively asymmetric dial configura­tion, the patented outsize date, and an immaculately crafted manufacture calibre with a power reserve of three days, it generated a fresh breeze in the global precision watchmaking community. Not surprisingly, it soon became one of the venerable manu­factory's most phenomenal best­sellers. It also ranks among the watches that received the most awards in the entire history of horology.
In 2003, the manufactory presented the GRAND LANGE 1 for enthusiasts of this design icon who prefer larger-format timepieces. It embodies all of the intrinsic values of the original inside a case with a diameter of 41.9 millimetres.
With a black, solid-silver dial in a stately white-gold case, the newly designed GRAND LANGE 1 "Luminous" now leverages its personality with even greater contrast. Thanks to luminous hands and appliques in rhodiumed gold with Superluminova fillings, the dial is easily visible even in the dark. Thus, the impressive beacon from Saxony sets the stage for high-precision timekeeping by day and by night.
In technical terms, the proven L901.2 calibre offers everything that aficionados around the world associate with A. Lange & Söhne and superior quality "Made in Germany". It incorporates typical design features and style elements such as the three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, screwed gold chatons, the twin mainspring barrel for a power reserve in excess of 72 hours, the patented whiplash precision index adjuster, the hand-engraved balance cock, and the ingenious outsize date display.
The temperament of the white-gold GRAND LANGE 1 "Luminous" with its stunning light/dark contrasts is emphasised by a black crocodile strap and a Lange prong buckle crafted from solid white gold.

Data sheet GRAND LANGE 1 "Luminous"                                                             Ref. 115.028
Movement	Lange manufacture calibre L901.2, manually wound, crafted to the highest Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand; precision-adjusted in five positions; twin mainspring barrel; plates and bridges made of untreated German silver; balance cock engraved by hand
Number of parts	365
Jewels	53
Screwed gold chatons	9
Balance	Lever escapement
Escapement	Shock-resistant glucydur screw balance, Nivarox balance spring, frequency 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, whiplash precision index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism
Power reserve	More than 72 hours when fully wound
Functions	Time indicated in hours, minutes, small seconds with stop seconds, patented outsize date, power-reserve indicator
Operating elements	Crown for winding the watch and setting the time, date correction push-piece
Case	18 Karat white gold; diameter: 41.9 mm, height: 11.0 mm
Movement dimensions	Diameter: 30.4 mm, height: 5.9 mm
Dial	Solid silver, black; appliques: rhodiumed gold, luminous
Hands	Rhodiumed gold, luminous
Glass and caseback	Sapphire crystal (hardness 9)
Strap	Hand-stitched black crocodile strap with Lange prong buckle in solid gold or platinum

 

Further information: Lange Uhren GmbH Ÿ Arnd Einhorn Ÿ Altenberger Strasse 15 Ÿ 01768 Glashuette Ÿ Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)35053 44 0 Ÿ Fax: +49 (0)35053 44 5039 Ÿ E-mail: press@lange-soehne.com Ÿ www.lange-soehne.com

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