A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Reference 191.028
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2017
Maker / issuer
A. Lange & SöhneThis A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, reference 191.028, is a manual-wind wristwatch released in 2017 as part of the manufacturer's "Blue Series." The watch features an 18-karat white gold case measuring a classic profile, paired with a Prussian blue dial.
The dial layout is asymmetrical, incorporating an off-center hours and minutes sub-dial with Roman numerals, a small seconds sub-dial, a large outsize date display, and a power reserve indicator labeled "Auf/Ab." The movement, visible through a transparent case back, is a manual-wind caliber featuring a traditional Glashütte three-quarter plate, gold chatons, heat-blued screws, and hand-engraved finishing on the balance cock.
The watch is presented on a black leather strap and is documented as a production within the maker's established Lange 1 line.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Maker
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Reference
- 191.028
- Dial Color
- Prussian blue
- Case Material
- 18-karat white gold
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Movement features
- Manual-wind, three-quarter plate, gold chatons
- Dial complications
- Outsize date, power reserve
- Maker / attribution
- A. Lange & Söhne
- Country of manufacture
- Germany
Design
- Visible features
- • Asymmetrical dial layout with Roman numerals • Transparent case back exposing the movement • Large outsize date display window • Power reserve indicator marked 'Auf/Ab'
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is encased in 18-karat white gold, providing a polished aesthetic. This configuration places the main time display, featuring Roman numeral hour markers, to the left, balanced by a small seconds sub-dial on the right. The dial also includes an outsize date aperture and a power reserve indicator. The overall design prioritizes geometric proportions and clarity, maintaining the aesthetic principles adopted by the brand since the 1990s. The casing is fitted with a black leather strap.
- Movement and Finishing
- The mechanical movement is visible through the transparent case back. It is constructed with a traditional German three-quarter plate, which serves as a signature element of Glashütte watchmaking. The finishing includes heat-blued screws and jewels set in gold chatons. The balance cock displays hand-engraved decoration, which is a detail specific to the assembly process of this movement.
- Series Context and Documentation
- The reference 191.028 was introduced in 2017 as part of the brand's "Blue Series," intended to provide a distinct visual variant within the production history of the Lange 1 family. The documentation provided notes that this specific reference is one of three blue-dialed models released in the series. The auction description reports that there is no written record regarding the watch's technical health or service history. Furthermore, the presence of accompanying boxes or official manufacturer papers is not confirmed by the provided details. Evaluation of the object's condition is based on the provided photographic evidence.
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: Technical condition and service history are not documented
- Research required: Original packaging and manufacturer papers are not mentioned