A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 White Gold 191.039

About This Watch

The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 in 18k white gold with an argenté dial offers a cooler, more contemporary interpretation of the iconic design. The white gold case shares the same 38.5mm dimensions and 9.8mm thickness as the rose gold variant but presents a distinctly different character — more formal, more understated, and arguably more versatile with modern wardrobes. The argenté (silver) dial maintains the signature asymmetric layout with its decentered time display, oversized date, small seconds, and power reserve indicator. The caliber L121.1 visible through the sapphire caseback reveals the full splendor of Glashütte finishing: the three-quarter plate in untreated German silver with Glashütte ribbing, hand-engraved balance cock, gold chatons surrounding the ruby jewels, and blued steel screws. The manual winding mechanism provides a tactile connection to the watch — the progressive resistance of the mainspring through the crown is part of the ritual that Lange owners cherish. White gold is often considered the connoisseur's choice in haute horlogerie, offering precious metal prestige without the visual statement of yellow or rose gold.