In the midst of the festive season, a time laden with cherished moments spent among friends and loved ones, we find ourselves reflecting on shared accomplishments and anticipating the joys that lie ahead. A. Lange & Söhne, renowned for its artisanal excellence, presents timepieces that resonate with the essence of this serene and celebratory period – a celebration of the preciousness of time.
Capturing Elegance in Pink Gold: The LANGE 1
Rarely has a timepiece carried such lofty expectations as the LANGE 1, making its debut in 1994, a mere four years after the re-establishment of the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture. This horological masterpiece seamlessly blends traditional elements of Saxon precision watchmaking, such as the three-quarter plate, screwed gold chatons, and the screw balance, with groundbreaking innovations like the off-centre dial configuration and the distinctive outsize date.
The off-centre dial arrangement, a signature feature of this award-winning model, adheres to the harmonious principles of the golden ratio, ensuring impeccable legibility at all times. Another hallmark of the LANGE 1 is the outsize date, a distinctive A. Lange & Söhne complication inspired by the historic Five-Minute Clock in the Dresden Semper Opera. The manually wound movement, caliber L121.1, powers the LANGE 1 since 2015, boasting an instantaneously advancing outsize date that switches promptly at midnight.
Crafted with precision, the LANGE 1 is equipped with a going train featuring a balance wheel with eccentric poising weights, a hand-engraved balance cock, and a freely oscillating balance spring. The twin mainspring barrel ensures a power reserve of 72 hours. The LANGE 1 is available in 950 platinum or 18-carat gold, with the pink gold version exuding warmth and embodying the festive spirit of the season.
Elegance through the Seasons: The 1815 ANNUAL CALENDAR
As we navigate the holiday season, surrounded by the warmth of friends and family, the 1815 ANNUAL CALENDAR emerges as an elegant companion designed to guide us through the entire year with style. This sophisticated timepiece features hands that make date, day of the week, and month displays easily readable, ensuring we never lose track of important appointments.
The 1815 ANNUAL CALENDAR incorporates an elaborate calendar mechanism that automatically recognizes months with 30 and 31 days. Manual adjustments are required only once a year, transitioning from the last day of February to the first day of March. The moon-phase display, accurate to 122.6 years, adds a celestial touch, tracking the moon’s orbit across the star-studded night sky.
Beyond its technical intricacy, the 1815 ANNUAL CALENDAR captivates with a clear arrangement of displays on its argenté-colored dial. The tribute to Ferdinand Adolph Lange, evident in the traditional railway-track minute scale, Arabic numerals, and the axially symmetric configuration of the auxiliary dials, reflects a commitment to legacy. The manually wound calibre L051.3, visible through the transparent sapphire-crystal caseback, showcases meticulous craftsmanship. Assembled twice, the movement exemplifies the pursuit of perfection in every detail, echoing Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s enduring legacy in the contemporary masterpieces of the Saxon manufacture.
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