A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 'Prussian Blue' Reference 191.028
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2021
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThe A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, reference 191.028, is a manual-winding wristwatch produced in 2021. The watch features an 18k white gold case measuring 38.5 mm in diameter, paired with a blue dial.
The dial layout includes an off-center time display at the nine o'clock position, a power reserve indicator at three o'clock, and a large date display. It is powered by the manual-winding calibre L121.1 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. The movement is finished with German silver plates, gold chatons, and hand-engraving. The design utilizes an asymmetrical arrangement of its functions, including a small seconds dial at four o'clock.
This specific iteration is marketed by the source as the 'Prussian Blue' model.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Model
- Lange 1
- Movement
- Calibre L121.1
- Reference
- 191.028
- Case Diameter
- 38.5 mm
- Case Material
- 18k White Gold
- Power Reserve
- 72 hours
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
Design
- Visible features
- • Asymmetrical dial layout with time display at 9 o'clock • Large date aperture at 2 o'clock • Power reserve indicator labeled 'AUF'/'AB' • White gold case with brown alligator strap
- Dial and Case Design
- The Lange 1, reference 191.028, features a 38.5 mm case crafted from 18k white gold. The design is characterized by an asymmetrical dial layout that places the main time display at the nine o'clock position. Accompanying this are a large date display located near two o'clock and a power reserve indicator positioned at the three o'clock mark, which uses the markers 'AUF' and 'AB' to denote the winding status. The dial is rendered in a blue color, providing a contrast to the white gold indices and hands. The small seconds dial is situated at the four o'clock position, completing the non-linear arrangement of the display elements. The case is fitted with a leather alligator strap, which attaches to the lugs and is fastened with an 18k white gold pin buckle.
- History and Significance
- The reference 191.028, produced in 2021, is presented as a iteration of this foundational design. The watch is classified as a formal timepiece within the Lange collection.
- Movement and Mechanical Features
- The watch is powered by the manual-winding calibre L121.1 movement, which offers a 72-hour power reserve. This movement is designed with construction techniques consistent with high-grade horology, featuring German silver plates and gold chatons. The aesthetic presentation of the movement includes hand-engraved details and polished black steel components, visible through the case back. The movement is engineered to support the specific dial requirements, including the integrated large date function. According to the source, the architecture of the movement and its finishing represent the approach of Lange watchmakers to mechanical construction.
Identification
- Reference
- 191.028
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact serial number is not provided in the source text
- Research required: The source does not explicitly state if the strap is original to the watch at the time of manufacture