A.Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moonphase

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Hi all

I have owned this for nearly 2 weeks now and thought I would do a review of this timepiece which I hope you will find useful and enjoy.

Reference: 109.032 Rose Gold

Firstly a couple of pictures:





I will now go through the key parts of this timepiece before giving a final rating.

Dial

Asymmetrical dial containing solid gold appliqués displaying the time, seconds, date, power reserve and Moonphase. Displays the information effortlessly, the dial is made of solid silver and the hours, minute and power reserve hands have lume. There are also lume markers on the time ring, power reserve.

Verdict: Perfect, the dial is legible and spectacularly finished.

Date:

Has the outsize date feature which can be adjusted by the push piece which is beautifully rounded to not detract from the case's beauty. Very legible in a great bold font. A negative is not an instant date change but happens gradually.

Verdict: Best date feature compared to any timepiece although will benefit from a new movement thus making the date change instantaneously at midnight.

Power reserve:

This timepiece has a double barrel leading to a 72 hours power reserve but can actually go to about 100 hours (likely to have a loss of accuracy at this point). The power reserve indicator is handy and is well positioned arcing the circumference of the dial also with lume markers.

Verdict:

Impressive power reserve and well indicated on the dial.

Moonphase:

A solid gold disc forms the Moonphase. A patented process achieves the dazzling blue which contrasts wonderfully against the gold moon and stars. Moves continuously and accurate to around 122.6 years once set and wound. Perfectly positioned within the seconds function - just looks and feels right.

Verdict: Adds a bit of poetry and a dash of colour - great.

Case:

38.5 mm size is perfection for a watch of this type and should suit most wrists. At 10.4 mm thick it is also relatively slim considering the degree of complications. The bezel is nice and thick giving it a lovely presence. The lugs are wonderfully crafted and add style to the piece. The crown is signed and solid.

Movement:

L901.5 is finished to an immaculate standard with nine gold screwed chatons and hand engraved balance cock. The 3/4 plate forms part of the traditional German movement. So far very accurate.

Verdict: Impressive, probably the best finished movement at the price point.

Tang/buckle:

Solid gold and signed "LANGE". Very well formed with a solid feel with a streamlined design.

Verdict: Perfect - compliments the case well and feels secure.

Strap:

Wonderfully crafted hand stitched alligator with a rounded end. A slight shine compliments the case well.

Verdict:

Perfect and should last a few years, also comfortable straight out the box.

Comfort:

The size of the case together with the strap make this a very comfortable piece and the precious metal gives it the desirable heft.

Verdict: Perfect.

Overall Verdict: An exceptional timepiece which is likely to bring joy to many generations. In my view this timepiece is unparalleled by any other timepiece and gets a perfect score 10/10.

Cheers
Anuj







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