A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

About this reference

The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone reference 116.039 was introduced in 2012 and remained in production until approximately 2020. This reference features a 41.9mm case crafted from 18k white gold paired with a luminous silver dial, a combination that distinguishes it from the non-luminous standard production models. It is powered by the manual-wind caliber L031.1, which provides a 72-hour power reserve and features a sophisticated city ring mechanism for tracking a second time zone. Collectors value this specific reference for its functional legibility in low light and its representation of the original Lange 1 Time Zone architecture before the 2020 movement update. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $45,000 and $55,000 depending on condition and completeness. While not a limited edition, its production volume was lower than the standard rose gold variants, maintaining steady demand among brand specialists.