Few watches manage to redefine modern horology. The Lange 1 did exactly that in 1994. This reference 111.021, crafted in 18k yellow gold, represents the purest expression of the model: asymmetrical dial, outsized date, power reserve indicator, and small seconds arranged in perfect visual balance. It is design discipline disguised as simplicity. The solid silver dial offers remarkable depth and warmth, shifting subtly with light. The oversized date at 1 o’clock remains one of the most recognizable complications in contemporary watchmaking, inspired by the historic clock of Dresden’s Semper Opera House. Inside beats the hand-wound calibre L901.0, finished to the uncompromising standards that define A. Lange & Söhne: untreated German silver three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock, gold chatons secured by blued screws, and a 72-hour power reserve. Through the sapphire caseback, the movement is nothing short of architectural.