Why A. Lange & Sohne Is Germany's Best: Lange 1 Time Zone Watch Review

Today we return to one of my favorite subjects when it comes to watches - the best that Germany has to offer. In this watch review of the Lange 1 Time Zone (Ref. 116.025), I explore one of the greatest brands to ever exist, and discuss its history to find out what makes them so well respected and desired. Could this possibly be my next grail watch? Why do I consider this a better alternative to the Patek Philippe World Time?
Join me to find out the answers to these questions and more as I share my indulgences and conduct an in-depth investigation of yet another masterpiece of haute horology, and of watch enthusiasts‘ dreams.
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[@eazye619]

Everytime you post a video I begin procrastinating all my work for my classes lol. Then end up going on a watching spree of your vids

[@theurbangentry]

I love it. Thank you Eazy, at least if your classes are on watches or horology you will ace it! ;-) Good luck with your studies my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@heikowallauer]

Good evening TGV, greetings from Germany 😁 Thank you for giving us Germany some horological acknowledgement. As you might know, I'm a Sinn-guy, but a A.Lange & Söhne would be a thing! Have a great evening! Best regards!

[@RevLev06]

A gorgeously crafted video to match this incomparable watch - truly amazing at all levels.

[@Godl1ked]

Lange watches are very unique, really glad they're still "kickin". Great vid TGV, thanks !

[@klausm5460]

Unbelievably how the selection of the time zones works. It's basically like a mechanical computer that allows changing the mode to interfere with the running program. When thinking of German design though, I'm more inclined to think of rather straightforward examples like Nomos and Junghans. But that's just taste after all.

[@clegsmegson2627]

Almost fell asleep reading this.

[@Unohdetutkasvot]

Great Episode again, this makes me shiver even more when I walk by at the A. Lange & Söhne Flagship store here in my town of Dresden at the Neumarkt!

[@jackprick9797]

I had to watch the video several times to be able to take it all in. What a fantastic piece! Thanks for the excellent video TGV.

[@Silver-st2zq]

Love the quality and attention to detail from Lange and sparks memories of seeing and loving the look of pocket watchers even if dive watchers are my go to watchers.

[@chucklepadory]

Found my first grail watch brand I think... this has been an an awesome channel to get me into watches and probably the only one I will need :)

[@caosdeterministico]

Beautiful review of a beautiful watch. Thank you TGV!

[@autohardy8518]

What a watch! Look foward to your future reviews, thank you 👍

[@brucethomas5257]

You are one cool dude appreciate your videos they’re very educational as far as watches and styling class are considered please don’t stop keep them going

[@JeffreyThreat77]

That watch is Ab-So-Lute-Lee GORGEOUS!! Thanks so much for the historical context and review!

[@motaman8074]

Man, I just like to listen to you speak. Not only informative, witty, and interesting, but extremely relaxing. Thanks

[@francescocorti2341]

This watch is amazing.... really appreciated. Definitely, one of my grail watches. I've seen its retail price...unbelievable....a lots of money..... anyway congratulations for your purchase!

[@tytorres8961]

Love the vids! Excited to get my first watch

[@ivodepievo9481]

Ha TGV, thank you again for an other great review! What a gorgeous time machine 😃 Maybe some day....

[@antesamarzija]

after all these years, I still enjoy watching your videos...=)

[@theurbangentry]

Ante!!!!!!!! This just made my day. Wonderful to hear from you my friend, sending a big hug from Philly. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@antesamarzija]

You’re welcome ! Anytime my friend you are near Stuttgart Germany - let me know - I’ll show you around :)

[@ref6122]

That Lange marine chronometer at 2.08 is one of the most gorgeous timepieces I’ve ever seen !

[@wingi7722]

Absolutely beautiful! Maybe just ever so slightly out of my price range just at the moment (I DO have the wrist but not the dollars), but it's nice to dream and to appreciate the beauty and pure genius of haute horology :)

[@greekforce1698]

Beautiful piece and a great review!

[@Sebastian85]

A wonderful review TGV, nice to see some places of my hometown ;) E . Lange & Söhne is a great watch manufacturer. I had the luck to see their production as I was working for Moritz Grossmann some years ago. It is absolutely stunning. And not to forget their new Odysseus, the first waterresisant Lange! I hope to see you some day visiting Glashütte :) Greetings, Sebastian

[@russellc7322]

Absolutely stunning piece ... grail watch right there! If I ever achieve it, game over - I'm out 😉

[@goldtoothjacko]

T, Absolutely stunning and fascinating video. Excellent work my friend. Hope you are well. Hope to catch up soon. Best as always. Matthew

[@555Gear]

Love seeing Lange on the channel! My favorite haut brand.

[@goaztecs7549]

Thanks for such an informative video!

[@jbbrabant]

Wonderful video very informative and interesting. Thank You😊

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Hi TGV Truly fantastic. All discussions about modern versus classic stops here, there’s no point. Such a technological marvel contained in an all time classic style. Not to mention the materials and the craftsmanship of it... Unfortunately it would be a bit too big for me also. In terms of size as well as economy😆 Nice vid, keep up the good work👍

[@viperkil13]

Beautiful watch, I prefer this to the the patek grand complication as it seems to look more subtle whilst still very functional. Great video as always TGV. Regards.

[@jc944t]

Another greeting from Germany and again you were the one to teach this American ex-pat so much about German Horology, thanks again! I'm still looking for that one watch from the Saxony region. This one ticks a few boxes but I agree, need a 38-40mm. Well done!

[@WatchAddictions]

Such a gorgeous watch! Huge fan of their pieces!

[@giacomomargutti215]

TGV, on your screen I immediately recognised the very cool little red train (the Raetische Bahn) going through the Swiss Alps in between St.Moritz and Italy's Lombardia (Tirano, Bormio), passing by the Alpe Grum. You should definitely try it once. Ah, nice watch btw.

[@OG10]

I Love ALS can’t wait to get one, one day.. the definition on the text on the dial are stunning

[@luigisavoia2401]

The movement is decorated so beautifully I'd be inclined to wear this watch upside down and just pull a pocket watch out of my pocket when I need to know the time..

[@HAL-qw2su]

Amazing watch and amazing review!

[@larrytipson4585]

Haha, I just noticed you have an Enter The Void poster in the background. What a wild ride.

[@vaibhavm1007]

What an absolute stunner of a watch! A grail, if I too had the wrist for it - though I feel that with the dual clocks for the time zones, legibility might be an issue

[@watchbrocephus]

It is a heck of a watch. Lange sent me their catalogue, which is gorgeous too. Best Regards Stuart

[@luislucero6920]

What a great video, everything in the set including the presenter's style harmonizes at its heart with the soul and mind of this beautiful german watch ... I will buy it immediately !!!

[@the1916company]

Hi Luis - All of TGV's luxury watches from his videos can be found at WatchBox: www.thewatchbox.com/watches/a--lange-sohne/

[@andricombat008]

i imagine you wearing that watch on nato strap, great review, thanks TGV.

[@Minabelmont]

Great video TGV. Amazing timepiece.

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Great to see that you like German watches... A.Lange is for sure the top notch of watch making, but it plays in a class which most of us could never afford... If you want to experience German watch making with a very innovative brand with great history which dates back to 1900, than you might have a look at the sadly forgotten brand Bifora from Schwäbisch Gmünd. The had the 1st German lever escapement wrist watch movement in 1928 - the first German automatic movement in 1951 - the first German Ladies automatic movement in 1960 ... everything completely in-house except for the springs!!! Watches of this brand which was at one point the biggest watch manufacturer in Germany can be found for less then 100,-€ and could still be serviced at the factory in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

[@davidmichienzi101]

What a beautiful looking timepiece 😊👍 TGV it's so amazing that you have access to such large variety of timepieces. We the gentry are greatful 🙏

[@the1916company]

Thanks David! We are excited to provide TGV with watches for his videos! You can see all of our Lange collection here: www.thewatchbox.com/watches/a--lange-sohne/

[@stevedave5673]

Ah a new TGV video! This birthday just got infinitely better!

[@theurbangentry]

Happy birthday my friend! I hope you had a wonderful day. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@stevedave5673]

The Urban Gentry omg! A personal birthday wish from you was the best gift of all! Thank you kind sir for everything you do. You’ve made me a better watch collector and a better gentleman. Cheers!

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Langes are simply crazy beautiful! Unlikely to ever be in my budget, but a man can dream.

[@scottsj4625]

Beautiful watch. Amazing watch with all of its complications. It is way above my pay grade but we can dream, right? I would think the Quality is up there with AP and PP

[@StuntpilootStef]

If you want to know why the dial is so legible while having so many complications, look up how the design came about. The dial has the golden ratio all over it. The design is very special, this is not a random layout in any way.

[@johnt2257]

Great vid TGV, thanks

[@frankieeisenberg6506]

Smashing video! If it isn’t too much trouble, could you tell me how large the face of your TGV signet ring is? I’m trying to get my own and just trying to figure out the size.

[@johnprice909]

I've had the pleasure of handling ALS watches in Aspen on a few trips there. They are indeed beautifully made watches and their specialness really comes through when you have one in your hands. Another German marque you should look at is Glashutte Original. Ciao, John

[@theurbangentry]

ALS in Aspen, sounds like heaven!!! Thank you John, as always, I like your style. Best regards, TGV

[@ibnewton8951]

Lovely timepiece. Good review.

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Very nice watch. Keep up the good work.

[@styx4947]

That Heinlein "egg watch" looks amazing. Not to stroke your ego too much, but I really think your channel is the only,(that ive seen) that can be truly called an horology channel. No where else can you see that Heinlein medieval marvel, and put in context, not a 5 min "great watch" or "terrible watch" then call it a review. Keep it coming TGV

[@koen8844]

Great review 👍. Lange & Sohne makes some stunning watches. Unfortunately for me, they might as well have been made out of unobtainium... Looking forward to the next one! Regards, Koen

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Koen, I know how you feel, if only we had the duck tales money eh?! Onwards and upwards my friend, Best regards, TGV

[@danielfuller1202]

What a captivating piece 👌🏼

[@Nomad_783]

what a masterpiece. I wish I could afford one of this in the future.

[@IAT1964]

Question on the dual time. Can the watch handle half hour settings? For example some time zones are at half past the hour from GMT.

[@johndobbins8051]

Nice watch, but I want to know more about the Katana on shelf in background. Have you done a video on it?

[@ryanmead3939]

Good evening Tgv I hope you are well, what a stunning piece so classy looking , pure class, kind regards your friend Ryan.

[@balesjo]

These timepieces are works of art. If there was one luxury watch I'd love to own, it would be the A. Lange & Sohne '1815' in white gold. Elegantly understated compared to many other models. plus the 38.5mm diameter that would look good on my small wrists.

[@stevefox8605]

Truly stunning! Enjoyable video, even tho ill never afford one. Looking to buy my first luxury watch, a Tudor North Flag - not in the same league, but my grail. Cheers 👍🏻

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Steve. LOVE the north flag, such a cool watch and highly underrated IMO. An extremely worthy grail, I hope it becomes reality for you. O&U! Best regards, TGV

[@stevefox8605]

@@theurbangentry thanks mate, it will become a reality, glad you approve. Thank you for your reply 👍🏻

[@BigZebraCom]

Thank you so much for this! A Lange is my fav. watchmaker!

[@theurbangentry]

A pleasure as always my friend. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@TartanJack]

Supremely practical and useful. As you'd expect from a German maker. But also quite detailed and almost exquisite. It is beautiful. But it is big. And it is German.

[@barrycolmer324]

Love this video TGV, but then I always do lol, Lange are so beautiful, but do you know what does it for me every time.....the date window! There is something about their date windows that i find mesmerising. I doubt I will ever own one, but defo on my grail list!

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@watchmebuildit]

Do you think Marc of Long Island knows that they referenced him with the power reserve indicator? Boy! from SKX to Lange - his brandmark is everywhere!

[@watchmebuildit]

Appologies - its not the power reserve, its the time-zone indicator! What an amazing piece of machinery

[@jeremycorrao]

Beautiful watch!! Cheers!

[@FrankEdavidson]

Are there other (less dear) brands of watches that have different tens and units complications for larger date display?

[@kev7355]

Great review. A big fan of your channel. 1 small comment. When you are talking while holding the watch in close shots, perhaps you could hold the watch steady as you are making a point. You might not be aware of it because you are trying to emphasize on a point, but it's quite nauseating. You can see it at around 5:16 and 11:00 I guess I'm nitpicking on an otherwise amazing channel. Keep up the good work.

[@edwardb7811]

Very classy video.

[@amarsh212]

TGV, Unrelated, I have saved up and am planning on buying the Lorier Gemini in blue when it drops at the end of the month. Your thoughts? I want to get into the watch game. My first was a Seiko 5 with a ColaReb strap which was recommended by you a while back. Let me know what you think. -A

[@calebf612]

This channel is wonderful

[@steved2008]

One of my fave watches on one of my fave channels, what’s not to like. Not sure about “only 30m” negative though, good luck trying to swim down to 30m. 💪👍😎

[@nadgeemark]

That is the most beautiful and functional watch I have ever seen TGV.

[@jtieh]

What are your thoughts on polishing scratches on a Lange watch?

[@logwind]

Very nice feature.

[@carlosbornes]

I saw that watch on Harrods and it's insanely beautiful the problem is the price

[@jamiejones4276]

I'm bouncing back n forth between this lange in yellow gold or a daydate 40. I love the lange 1 tho

[@kaiserherman7914]

Missed the video by a day ! How could this happen to me !

[@ironmikegreekgodkarvelaras4089]

Great video as always tgv

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you :D Best regards, TGV

[@robertfeast7691]

Nice to see you bought a German watch. ALS are imho at the top of the tree and exceed PP in terms of quality and design. Even at the lower price points, German watches exceed the Swiss in quality. Nomos, Stowa, Sinn etc all offer better movements, some in house or higher grade ETA than in the Swiss equivalent brands at those price points. Despite the hype, Sellita movements offered in many Swiss brands are not as good as well made as ETA despite being the same or very similar design. You mention the ALS is German Silver. This is just Nickel Silver and contains no Silver at all.

[@soccer90tem80]

Whats its price and where can i find similar type if watch?

[@Veesaki]

All you said and more !

[@fredwildman5835]

What a sharp watch! My kinda dress style. Btw a ton of Germans here in Philly area only they we call them Pennsylvania Dutch.

[@phillollard6965]

Great review ,on a very classy timepiece, world time is simple to understand and operate , and the finish is beautiful, if it was 10bar water resistant it would be , very high up on the wish list , thanks 🇬🇧

[@veebeem953]

Even if it was 100m resistent would you ever go swimming with it? I would definitely not.

[@sgt0331able]

Love the watch awesome recap of I could afford it I would buy it.

[@larrytipson4585]

Hey TGV have you made, or plan on making any movie reviews or videos in general? I've seen from your videos that our movie tastes overlap and I'd be interested to see your opinions on them.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Larry, I would love to return to those subjects eventually. Best regards, TGV

[@danielosoriosolarte9967]

TGV please review the new Bulova Breton with salmon dial. It is very expesive for a Bulova, but it is georgeus. Can you find out if it worth the 1000 dollars?

[@powhatan1165]

as a long time Omega fan, I just "broke over" and purchased a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date because of your videos. I am not going to run out and get a Lange Lol btw: where is Hugo ?

[@mark_338]

Thoughts on Chronoswiss?

[@Potatowarrior89]

Starts drooling

[@DaveMGmovies]

Fascinating contextual history and a very classy timepiece TGV. Beautiful close-ups of the dial and that magnificent movement. I'm with you on the size and still not sure about the large date window. Would I have one though.... course I would :)

[@DCPorter71]

Beautiful watch

[@kyleman1313]

That intro music was immaculate! Anyone know the composer/artist?

[@EEESRAINMAN]

Can you do a review of the new Tissot Gentleman powermatic 80 silicium please?

[@alanmentzer8756]

Beautiful!!

[@leevtgilchrist9503]

I can sense a future purchase by you before I even load the video. Am I right Tristano? ;) I hope you are well

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, you know me too well Lee, I am slowly getting better thank you. Onwards and upwards! Best regards, TGV

[@Pilkie101]

Absolute dream watch

[@markmcdonnell]

What's the train footage on the TV?

[@daytonarol3x]

Impressive watch