The calibre L121.1, shown as the maker presents it. Further views are published only from photography of this piece itself, never from photographs of other objects.

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Lange 1, 38.5 mm

Why it matters

Every Lange is assembled, regulated, then taken apart and assembled again. The off-centre dial has not changed since 1994 because it did not need to. At 38.5 millimetres it sits under a cuff without announcing itself, and the movement — three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock — rewards the man who turns it over once a year and no more often than that. It is made to be worn daily, and to close the question of watches for the man who wears it.

Case	38.5 mm, pink gold or platinum
Movement	Calibre L121.1, manual, 72-hour reserve
Crystal	Sapphire, front and back
Strap	Alligator, hand-stitched; rubber for travel
Service	Every five to seven years, in Glashütte
Availability	Through the maker and its boutiques