====== A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 ======

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The **"Kleine" ("Little") Lange 1** is a smaller-sized version of the [[A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1|Lange 1]] watch from [[A. Lange & Söhne]].

===== History =====
The [[1994]] introduction of the original Lange 1 caused a sensation in the industry, both for the rebirth of the fabled firm and the remarkable design of the watch. Although not large by modern standards, some wished for a smaller interpretation of the 38.5 mm case of the original Lange 1. This led to the [[1997]] introduction of the "Kleine" Lange 1. Featuring a 36.1 mm case, it was modestly successful with both male and female buyers.

The Little Lange 1 used a modified version of the [[Lange L901|L901.0]] calibre used in the original. Although Lange indicates the diameter as 30.4 mm, the new [[Lange L901|Cal. L901.4]] movement is essentially the same as the 30.6 mm movement. The Little Lange 1 lacks the large date [[corrector]] button found at 10 00 on the original, opting instead for a round inset [[pusher]]. The other specifications remained the same, including the 53 jewels and 72 hour [[double barrel]] power reserve.

With its typical Lange styling and small size, the Little Lange 1 was not too successful. With most buyers opting for the original, production of the Little model proceeded in stops and starts for a decade. Over the years, the Little Lange 1 saw increasing interest as a ladies watch. Lange encouraged this by issuing sets of the original and Little Lange 1 with similar styling, including a [[2007]] floral set for the Japan market.

Lange reintroduced the Little Lange 1 in [[2014]], pairing it with a matched Lange 1 model in a series of five limited-edition sets. These were more typically styled as contemporary ladies watches, typically with diamond-set bezels. Later that year, Lange began introducing more lady-like models with mother of pearl dials and lighter-colored straps. These were more successful in the market than the unisex originals, definitively turning the Little Lange 1 into a ladies watch line.

Since [[2018]] the Little Lange 1 is equipped with the calibre [[Lange L121|L121.1]].

A [[moon phase]] model, the [[A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moonphase|Little Lange 1 Moonphase]], was introduced in [[2017]].

===== See Also =====
  * [[A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1]]
  * [[A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moonphase]]


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**Reference:**
  * 181.037 [[red gold]], brown dial (2018)
  * 181.038 [[white gold]], light gray dial (2018)
  * 181.039 [[white gold]], purple dial (2018)
  * 181.066 [[white gold]] "25th Anniversary" (2019)

**Movement:**
  * [[Manual winding]] [[manufacture]] movement [[Lange L901|L901.4]], 21,600 A/h
  * Later: [[Lange L121|L121.1]]
  * [[Double barrel]]
  * [[Hacking seconds]] when the crown is pulled
  * Patented twin-disc mechanism for the display of the [[big date]]
  * [[Power reserve indicator]]
  * [[Screwed balance]] with [[Nivarox hairspring|Nivarox-1 hairspring]]
  * Patented fine regulation
  * Hand-engraved [[balance cock]] with [[swan-neck precision regulator]]
  * [[Three-quarter plate]] in untreated [[German silver]], decorated with [[Glashütte ribbing]]
  * Edges [[chamfered]] and polished
  * 53 [[jewels]], 9 of which fixed in gold [[chaton]]s with [[blued]] screws
  * 365 components
  * Power reserve 72 hours

**Case:**
  * 18ct [[yellow gold]] / [[red gold]] / [[white gold]] or [[platinum]]
  * Ø 36.8 mm, H 9.5 mm
  * [[Sapphire crystal]]
  * [[Sapphire crystal]] caseback secured with six screws

**Dial:**
  * Solid [[silver]], variants in champagne/argenté/blue/black/mother of pearl
  * Lancet hands in [[gold]]/in [[rhodinated]] Gold/in [[blued steel]]

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes
  * [[Small seconds]], [[hacking seconds]] when the crown is pulled
  * [[Big date]], [[power reserve indicator]]

**Bracelet:**
  * Crocodile leather strap with [[tang-type buckle]]
  * Optional top quality bracelet in stainless steel

**Limitation:**
  * "25th Anniversary" version: 25 pieces
  * White gold/purple version: 100 pieces
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