For nearly two centuries, A. Lange & Söhne has shaped Saxon watchmaking through discipline, clarity, and restraint. The LANGE 1 remains the brand’s most recognizable creation. It is precise, balanced, and instantly identifiable.
The LANGE 1 DAYMATIC builds on that foundation. However, it does so with a quiet reversal. Its self-winding architecture mirrors the original layout, giving the familiar design a fresh rhythm.
Now, the DAYMATIC returns in a new limited edition that emphasizes warmth and rarity. The LANGE 1 DAYMATIC HONEYGOLD features a 39.5 mm case crafted in the manufacturer’s proprietary 750 honey gold. Meanwhile, the dial is rendered in solid silver and finished in a deep brown tone. Limited to 250 pieces, the result feels considered rather than ornamental.
Notably, the release coincides with a key anniversary. December 7 marks the founding of German precision watchmaking in Glashütte in 1845. It also marks the brand’s modern relaunch in 1990. As a result, the watch feels symbolic as well as collectible.
Visually, the design remains unmistakable. Yet everything is reversed. Hours and minutes now sit on the right side of the dial. At the same time, the subsidiary seconds and outsize date move to the left. Instead of a power-reserve display, the DAYMATIC features a retrograde day-of-week indicator. It curves along the dial’s edge and defines the model’s identity.
The honey-gold case brings a soft, amber glow. In contrast, the brown dial adds depth and warmth. Matching hands, applied markers, and a framed date window maintain visual harmony. Slim lugs and a refined bezel keep the proportions elegant. Finally, a taupe, hand-stitched alligator strap completes the watch.
Inside, the self-winding calibre L021.1 delivers a 50-hour power reserve. It is powered by a full-diameter rotor with a 21-carat gold center and a platinum mass. Through the sapphire caseback, Lange’s craftsmanship is on full display. Glashütte ribbing, blued screws, gold chatons, and a hand-engraved balance cock define the movement.
According to Anthony de Haas, Director of Product Development, the watch balances design and substance. Its distinctive layout, refined movement, and artisanal finish give it a strong personality. Moreover, the rare material and color combination ensure immediate recognition.
Ultimately, the LANGE 1 DAYMATIC HONEYGOLD succeeds through restraint. It does not chase attention. Instead, it rewards close inspection. For collectors who value quiet confidence over spectacle, it is a fitting evolution of a modern icon.
