A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 "First Generation Blue Dial"

A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 “First Generation Blue Dial” reference 101.027, occupies a special place in the history of the manufacture. Introduced in 1997, it was the very first Lange 1 to be crafted in white gold and the first to be paired with a blue dial - a now-iconic color combination for the brand. This example is confirmed to be among the earliest pieces sold, highlighting its special place in the evolution of the Lange 1.

Despite its non-limited status, the blue dial variant of ref. 101.027 was produced only in very small numbers between 1997 and the end of its production in 2002. This restrained output has elevated the watch to a highly collectable status among collectors. It would be another 15 years before the manufacture revisited the concept of a blue-dialed Lange 1, with the launch of the second-generation model, reference 191.028, in 2017 - further affirming the original 101.027 as a benchmark and a cornerstone in the evolution of the Lange 1 family.