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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 20th Anniversary Platinum (101.062)

I am very happy with my new A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 20th Anniversary Platinum (101.062) watch because it is unique looking and is great quality.

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Review by Wendy Navret, From Netherlands Purmerend

A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Luminous (101.029)

I would recommend only if you are lookking for size tiny. Very disappointed about the size of the watch. It's smaller than it appears. Nice first watch for young pre teenager.

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Review by Chalermpol Mongkolkajit, From Slovenia Ljubljana - Crnuce

A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar White Gold (720.038)

I am very surprised by other reviews. I love this watch. It is very sturdy as I have not had any cracks or scratches in either the ceramic or the glass face. I get compliments on it often.

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Review by Ruth A, From Brasil Belo Horizonte

During the process, the Saxonia Automatic was endowed not only with a larger and slimmer case but also with a newly developed self-winding movement. The cultivated elegance and impressive intrinsic values leveraged by the latest-generation Saxonia models pay tribute to the grand tradition of Saxon watchmaking artistry.

From the very beginning, Lange conceived the Saxonia as an expression of its kinship with Saxony. The watch symbolises the allegiance of Ferdinand A. Lange, the founder of the German precision watchmaking industry, with his homeland. As emphatically understated as it may seem, it embodies typically Saxon values such as straightforwardness, modesty, and creativity. In particular, the last of these three traits is reflected in the numerous inventions for which Saxons can take credit. In the 19th century, they transformed their state into Germany's most trend-setting and innovative economic area. It is during this epoch that the A. Lange & Söhne brand established by Ferdinand A. Lange in 1845 became a synonym for luxurious precision pocket watches from Saxony. The tradition that he founded now lives on in the third generation of timepieces that bear the Saxonia signature.  
Down to the very last detail, the Saxonia Automatic transports the heritage of Saxon precision watchmaking into the present day. The all-new Lange manufacture calibre L086.1 is the third self-winding movement presented by the Saxon master watchmakers. Suspended in ball bearings, a central rotor with a centrifugal mass made of 950 platinum assures that the maximum power reserve of 72 hours is quickly available on the wrist. The underlying design emphasises a flat silhouette: The movement is a mere 3.7 millimetres thick. In contrast to their predecessors, the white and pink gold cases of the Saxonia Automatic have grown to a diameter of 38.5 millimetres. At the same time, the watches are now noticeably thinner, measuring only 7.8 millimetres in overall height. The new proportions underscore the elegance of the models and make them even more comfortable to wear. Thanks to the gently chamfered bezel, the solid-silver argente dial looks larger than ever, showcasing the slender baton hour markers, solid-gold lancet hands, and the concisely graduated minute scale. All the intricacies of the flawlessly finished and twice-assembled self-winding movement are revealed by the sapphire-crystal caseback of the watch. 

The manually wound Saxonia with the reliable manufacture calibre L941.1 also reflects the new design vocabulary. It features all of the quality facets that ennoble every member of the refined Saxonia family. Its case and dial project the new, elegant styling as well. The watch is available in 18-carat yellow, pink, or white gold and has a diameter of 37.0 millimetres. The separately applied hour markers and the lancet hands are made of the same gold alloy. 

"I shut my eyes in order to see." For once, the phrase coined by Paul Gauguin* was taken literally by Lange's masters so they could gain a clear outlook on some fundamental issues concerning the future of precision watchmaking.
How can the principles of a mechanical watch and a modern time indication format be persuasively combined? What are the lasting values of a watch? And is it possible to visualise the flow of time such that it can be experienced or felt with other senses? In dealing with these questions, they began to assemble the mental image of a timepiece that explores new paths: the Lange Zeitwerk.
With its all-mechanical numeric display for hours and minutes, the watch symbolises a leap into a new era - after all, both indications leap forth instantaneously, thanks to a disc configuration never before implemented in quite this way.
The Lange principle clearly differentiates itself from the so-called creeping digital minute displays in which the hands are merely replaced by permanently rotating discs. It also distinguishes itself from the genuine jumping numeral mechanisms found in pocket watches (Pallweber and Durrstein principles) by introducing two key improvements: the first truly conveniently legible format of the numerals and the precise generation of switching steps based on a proprietary constant-force escapement.
One small step for a watch, but a giant leap for horology: thanks to the innovative jumping numerals mechanism, the Lange Zeitwerk displays the hours and minutes in a larger-than-ever format to assure perfect legibility. Thus, the watch probably constitutes the first truly mechanical alternative to the indication of time with rotating hands.
A totally new sense of time
With its all-mechanical numeric display for hours and minutes, the Lange Zeitwerk symbolises a leap into a new era - after all, both indications leap forth instantaneously. Contrary to continuously running (creeping) displays, it always tells the time dependably and unambiguously. Moreover, its innovative configuration of discs results in numerals of probably unmatched size. Thus, it gives its owner a totally new sense of time.
The next dimension in design
The new design vocabulary of this timepiece reflects a horological evolution. The time bridge - the framework for hours, minutes, and subsidiary seconds - assertively stretches its wings across the entire width of the dial. The perpetually smiling power-reserve indicator radiates optimism.
The comfortable crown
Pointing northeast, the crown also symbolises an uptrend. But in particular, its unusual position prevents it from jabbing the back of the wearer's hand, thus introducing a new sense of comfort on the wrist.
A watch for all senses
In the Lange Zeitwerk, the sensuousness of a mechanical watch is endowed with an additional quality. The disc switching action is optimised to allow an attentive listener to acoustically distinguish between a single minute advance (1416 times a day) and a collective progression at the full hour (24 times a day).
The movement
Jumping numerals according to the Lange principle
The manufacture calibre L043.1 features a jumping numerals mechanism for hours and minutes. Designed according to the Lange principle, it consists of two minute discs and a large hour ring. Precisely once a minute, a constant-force escapement generates the necessary switching impulse. Viewed through the caseback, the movement presents a host of further forwarding-looking inventions.
The patented barrel
The patented mainspring barrel delivers the enormous amount of energy required by the movement, especially when all three discs need to be simultaneously advanced at each full hour. The venerable wind/unwind principle was literally turned upside down for this purpose. As the mainspring relaxes, the barrel rotates in the minimised-friction bearing. Conversely, the mainspring barrel bearing with the higher friction rating is involved while the watch is being wound. Thus, a slightly greater effort is required when winding the watch but in return, more of the energy stored in the mainspring remains available for powering the movement. Additionally, the size of the mainspring itself can be reduced without any concessions in terms of energy yield.

A multi-talented constant-force escapement
A constant-force escapement is positioned between the barrel wheel and the balance. This patent-pending mechanism has two crucial functions. On the one hand, it generates the switching steps for the instantaneous jumps of the hour and minute displays, using the strike-train principle with warning followed by drop-and-release as often found in striking clocks. Never before has such a mechanism been integrated in a wristwatch. On the other hand, the constant-force escapement drives the balance with nearly uniform power during the entire autonomy period and thus enhances the rate stability of the movement.
A fresh breeze for the movement
An unusual device sends a fresh breeze through the movement. To cushion the comparatively large forces that occur when the discs are accelerated and braked, it contains a fly governor that absorbs and dissipates part of the energy as it rotates.