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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Reference 101.032

Partially verified

The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, Reference 101.032, is a manually wound wristwatch characterized by its asymmetrical dial layout. The watch features an off-center time display positioned at 9 o'clock, a running seconds sub-dial at 4 o'clock, a power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, and an outsize date display. The case, measuring 38.5mm, is constructed from 18K pink gold and houses a luminous silver Argenté dial with applied pink gold indices and hands. The timepiece is powered by the Caliber L901.1 movement, which incorporates features such as German silver bridges, gold chatons, and hand-engraved components.

Frontal view of the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Reference 101.032 on a leather strap.
Frontal view of the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Reference 101.032 on a leather strap. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
A. Lange & Söhne
Reference
101.032
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Case Configuration

The Lange 1 Reference 101.032 features a 38.5mm case crafted from 18K pink gold. The dial, finished in a luminous silver Argenté, maintains an asymmetrical layout that deviates from traditional watch face designs. Key elements include the primary hours and minutes sub-dial located at the 9 o'clock position, accompanied by a smaller running seconds sub-dial at 4 o'clock.

The dial also incorporates a power reserve indicator with markings for 'AUF' (up/full) and 'AB' (down/empty) situated at 3 o'clock, alongside an outsize date display. Applied indices and hands in pink gold provide contrast against the silver surface, maintaining the visual balance defined by the brand's aesthetic approach.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 38.5mm 18K pink gold case”
  • “pairs the warmth of the metal with a luminous silver Argenté dial”
  • “subsidiary hours and minutes at 9 o’clock, running seconds at 4, power reserve at 3, and the signature outsize date floating prominently above.”

Movement Architecture

The watch is driven by the Caliber L901.1, a manually wound mechanical movement. The construction of this movement emphasizes high-level finishing techniques, including the use of German silver for the bridges. Technical and decorative details include gold chatons, which secure the movement's jewels, and specialized hand-engraving.

Additional finishing elements described include black-polished steel components. This movement design is presented as an integral part of the watch's identity, contrasting with the exterior aesthetic of the pink gold case.

Evidence for this section
  • “manually wound Caliber L901.1”
  • “German silver bridges, gold chatons, hand engraving, black-polished steel”

Accessories and Presentation

This example is offered with its complete original kit. This set includes the timepiece itself, equipped with a black alligator leather strap and a signed pink gold pin buckle. The package is accompanied by the manufacturer's outer and inner presentation boxes.

The inclusion of these items indicates the watch's status as a complete set as originally sold by the vendor.

Evidence for this section
  • “Fitted to a black alligator leather strap with a signed pink gold pin buckle”
  • “accompanied by its complete kit including outer box, inner box, booklet, and warranty card”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date or year of this individual watch unit?
  • What is the specific movement serial number associated with this watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Reference 101.032
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference101.032“Reference 101.032”
Case Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold case”
Case Diameter38.5mm“38.5mm 18K pink gold case”
Dial ColorSilver Argenté“luminous silver Argenté dial”
MovementCaliber L901.1“manually wound Caliber L901.1”
StrapBlack alligator leather“black alligator leather strap”
Country of OriginGermany“unmistakably Saxon”

Visible details

  • Asymmetrical dial layout with off-center time indication
  • Outsize date display
  • Power reserve indicator marked 'AUF' and 'AB'
  • Signed pink gold pin buckle

Research qualifications

  • Movement details such as hand-engraving and black-polished steel are described but not visible in the provided photos
  • The exact year of manufacture is not stated in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 رفرنس 101.032

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record a6e507f711

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