,,Thanks to off-centred yet logical displays, the Lange 1 is one of the most distinctive offerings from the German watchmaker. And the starry, aventurine glass dial, along with the moon phase, create a charming, slightly whimsical appeal that isn’t present on the standard models, which are formal and serious looking.
Despite the shimmering, reflective dial, the new model is understated on the wrist, thanks to its dark colours and white metal case. These tone down the sparkle of the dial, which comes from the metallic inclusions in the glass.
More appealing but equally understated are the star-shaped hour markers in alternating size, which might go unnoticed at first glance. They are a first for a Lange 1 and instantly differentiate this from the standard models with lozenge-shaped markers. The star markers are certainly more charming and arguably more notable than the dial material itself, which is also found on other models like the Saxonia Thin.”