Most Popular A. Lange & Söhne Watches on Wristcheck

The Lange 1 is the modern face of Glashütte watchmaking. Its off-centre time display, power-reserve at “Auf/Ab,” and the outsize date—lifted in spirit from Dresden’s five-minute clock—gave the ’90s revival a clear signature that hasn’t aged. The 38 mm yellow-gold case is the reference image many collectors hold in their heads when they think “Lange 1,” and the proportions are the sweet spot: balanced dial, compact lugs, and a profile that reads serious but never shouty.
 

Specs

· Case: 38 mm, Yellow Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L901.0; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Outsize date, power‑reserve (Auf/Ab)  

· Reference: 101.021  

· Approx. price: US$ 28,000  

The Little Lange 1 Moonphase compresses the Lange 1 idea without losing any of its logic. The moon disc doubles as a day/night indicator, so setting is intuitive, and the smaller 36 mm case channels mid-century discretion. For collectors who like vintage-leaning sizes, the watch brings proper complication density to a footprint that sits low, centred, and comfortable.

Specs

· Case: 36 mm, White Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L121.2; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Day/night‑integrated moonphase  

· Reference: 182.086  

· Production run: 2021–present  

· Approx. price: US$ 54,400  

For people whose lives run on two clocks, the Lange 1 Time Zone adds a city ring and a clear home/away logic to the asymmetric classic. You get the familiar outsize date and power-reserve, now joined by a second time display that can be toggled through cities—useful in airports, conference rooms, and late-night family calls. The 41 mm case sounds large, but the lug geometry keeps it manageable.

Specs

· Case: 41 mm, Yellow Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L031.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Dual time with city ring  

· Reference: 116.021  

· Approx. price: US$ 28,600  

The Grand Lange 1 Moonphase gives the lunar display room to breathe, integrating it elegantly within the hours/minutes sub-dial. The larger 41 mm canvas makes the composition more open without losing the Lange 1’s signature balance. In platinum, the watch gains a cool, dense presence on the wrist—formal in tone, but restrained in execution.

Specs

· Case: 41 mm, Platinum  

· Movement: Calibre L095.3; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Grand Moonphase with large aperture  

· Reference: 139.025  

· Approx. price: US$ 34,600  

Few chronographs changed collector expectations like the Datograph. The dial is a masterclass in balance—bi-compax registers, an outsize date, and sharp legibility—while the calibre L951.1 introduced the column-wheel flyback with a precisely jumping minute counter that became a modern benchmark. At 39 mm, it’s wearable in a way many “statement” chronographs aren’t.
 

The caseback is where the legend really lives: levers, snail cams, and hand-finished steelwork creating a landscape that still stops seasoned collectors. The winding feel is tactile, the pushers positive, and the platinum weight adds gravitas without excess bulk. If your collection needs a hand-wound chronograph that is as serious inside as it looks outside, the Datograph remains the reference point.
 

Specs

· Case: 39 mm, Platinum  

· Movement: Calibre L951.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Column‑wheel flyback chronograph  

· Reference: 403.035  

· Production run: 1999–2012  

· Approx. price: US$ 66,500  

The 1815 Chronograph is the purist’s alternative to the Datograph—same underlying chronograph pedigree, presented with more air on the dial. The bi-compax layout, railway minutes, and slim bezel cue classic pocket-watch design, while the 39 mm case keeps it firmly in the modern comfort zone. Rose gold adds warmth that reads confident rather than flashy.

Under the hood, the L951.5 brings the flyback and jumping-minute action with exemplary finishing and depth. The absence of a date declutters the dial, making it an outstanding “strap-change” watch that shifts easily from formal to casual. If you love chronograph mechanics but prefer understatement on the front, this is the connoisseur’s choice.

Specs

· Case: 39 mm, Rose Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L951.5; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Flyback chronograph, precisely jumping minutes  

· Reference: 414.032  

· Approx. price: US$ 52,000

“Auf/Ab” is more than a flourish—it’s a nod to pocket-watch pragmatism, reminding you how much spring is left. The 1815 Up/Down places that indicator neatly opposite the small seconds, keeping the dial symmetrical and immediately readable. At 39 mm, it slips under a cuff, but still has the wrist presence you want from a modern hand-winder. For many, this is the ideal first hand-wound Lange: pure, practical, and enduring.

Specs

· Case: 39 mm, Rose Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L051.2; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Up/Down power‑reserve display  

· Reference: 234.032  

· Production run: 2013–present  

· Approx. price: US$ 29,800  

The three-hand 1815 is Lange distilled: Arabic numerals, small seconds, railway minutes, and nothing superfluous. This is the piece you can hand to anyone—collector or not—and it “reads” immediately. The 39 mm white-gold case keeps the watch neutral and versatile, sliding between formal and weekend without friction. It’s an ideal anchor for a collection because it asks for nothing beyond regular winding and rewards with clarity, balance, and long-term wearability.

Specs

· Case: 39 mm, White Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L051.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Classic small seconds, three‑quarter plate  

· Reference: 235.026  

· Approx. price: US$ 18,900 

Honeygold is a Lange-only alloy that shifts character with light—cooler by day, warmer in low light—and gives this anniversary edition a quiet rarity beyond dial text. The 40 mm case preserves the 1815’s measured proportions while adding a touch of ceremony appropriate to the occasion. What distinguishes this piece is significance: it marks Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s bicentennial, packaging core 1815 virtues in a metal that insiders recognise instantly. Understated in photos; striking in person.

Specs

· Case: 40 mm, Honey Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L051.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Honeygold case; commemorative edition  

· Reference: 236.05  

· Production run: 2015 (limited)  

· Approx. price: US$ 51,200

The Saxonia Moonphase pairs the outsize date with a precise moon display for an immediately legible, symmetrical dial. On black, the contrast sharpens, and the slim case makes this a dress watch you can actually wear every day. The design language is minimal but not austere—clean fonts, polished markers, and just enough texture. If you want one watch that reads formal but behaves practical, this is a bullseye.

Specs

· Case: 40 mm, Rose Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L086.5; selfwinding  

· Hero spec: Outsize date + precise moonphase  

· Reference: 384.031  

· Production run: 2018–present  

· Approx. price: US$ 26,500

Minimalism meets theatre here: the aventurine (“goldstone”) dial throws a starfield under light while the rest of the watch stays rigorously pared back. The result is a visual hit that still slides under a sleeve and never feels busy. It’s a rare dress piece that can be both low-key and memorable at the same time. If you want a statement that isn’t loud, this is one of the most elegant ways to do it.

Specs

· Case: 40 mm, White Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L093.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Ultra‑thin case; Aventurine dial  

· Reference: 205.086  

· Approx. price: US$ 23,200 

Two hands, one idea: remove everything that isn’t essential and execute what remains perfectly. At 35 mm, the Saxonia sits like bespoke tailoring—close, comfortable, and proportionally correct on a wide range of wrists. The blue dial adds just enough modern bite to keep it from reading overly formal.

Inside, the L941.1 is a small masterclass in layout and finish, with the three-quarter plate and hand-finished details collectors expect. It’s the kind of watch that converts non-watch people because the story is simple and the quality is obvious. If you value restraint and longevity over trend, this is the keeper.

Specs

· Case: 35 mm, White Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L941.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Minimal two‑hand dress watch  

· Reference: 219.028  

· Production run: 2015–present  

· Approx. price: US$ 21,900  

Odysseus is Lange’s answer to the integrated-bracelet sports watch, and it remains distinctly Lange: crisp day/date windows, layered dial textures, and case finishing that feels “milled” rather than stamped. The 40 mm steel case and bracelet articulate fluidly, giving daily-wear comfort without sacrificing presence. If you want everyday practicality without leaving Glashütte, this is the live-in option.

Specs

· Case: 40 mm, Steel  

· Movement: Calibre L155.1 Datomatic; selfwinding  

· Hero spec: Day/date; 4 Hz with full balance bridge  

· Reference: 363.179  

· Production run: 2019–present  

· Approx. price: US$ 61,000  

Zeitwerk turns time into kinetic theatre: instant-jumping hour and minute discs that read like a mechanical digital display. The Date variant adds a peripheral glass ring with a highlighted segment, keeping the dial balanced and surprisingly legible for its size. White gold and grey emphasise the architectural feel without drifting into gimmick. If you collect ideas as much as objects, the Zeitwerk Date is a modern icon that still feels singular on the wrist.

Specs

· Case: 44 mm, White Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L043.8; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Jumping hours/minutes + peripheral date  

· Reference: 148.038  

· Production run: 2019–present  

· Approx. price: US$ 82,500  

At first glance, this is classical discipline: Roman numerals, a full minute track, and a regulator-style clarity to the handset. The intrigue in the Richard Lange “Pour le Mérite” is under the dial, where a fusée-and-chain transmission evens out torque to the escapement, delivering a constant-force feed the old-world way. It’s the kind of mechanism that rewards slow study and careful winding.
 

The caseback view reveals the chain and cone, plus immaculate steelwork and finishing that sits at the top of Lange’s range. Limited production and scholarly appeal make it a connoisseur’s three-hander—less about brand signalling, more about mechanical substance. If you want a dress watch with genuine horological depth, this is it.

Specs

· Case: 40 mm, White Gold  

· Movement: Calibre L044.1; manual winding  

· Hero spec: Fusée‑and‑chain constant‑force  

· Reference: 260.028  

· Production run: 2016 (limited to 218)  

· Approx. price: US$ 72,900