This 25-piece limited edition, center staged at the Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance stands out, amongst other things, through its dial’s sensational finish.

As its Handwerkskunst name suggests, A. Lange & Söhne showcases the very essence of fine watchmaking, exemplary manual know-how which plays a key role in the stylistics and personality of a timepiece. The 25th anniversary of the first-ever chronograph launched by the Saxony-based manufacture since it was revived provides yet another opportunity to delight in its watchmakers’ expertise. The Datograph Handwerkskunst‘s rhodium-plated black dial, set off with gray counters, dazzles with its one-of-a-kind frosted finish obtained using a tremblage engraving technique. The craftsperson, using only a lining burin with a sharp-toothed cutting edge, manufactured specifically for the task, shows that there is but a fine line between their gestures and those of an artist.

How on Earth can you not be captivated by the effect produced… which is heightened even more by the warm hues of the yellow gold used to sculpt the 41 mm-diameter case, the hands and the tachymetric scale adorning the flange.

Each of the 426 components which make up the manual-winding L951.8 caliber are infused with outstanding, hand-crafted decorations. Some of these parts are embellished with ever-so delicate floral patterns. And, together, they all breathe life into an awe-inspiring kinetic sculpture, unveiled through the sapphire-crystal caseback. It goes without saying, performance is high on the agenda here. The movement delivers a power reserve of 60 hours. During this lapse, the chronograph, equipped with a flyback function, offers wonderfully-accurate time measurements thanks to the jumping minute counter. What’s more, the energy liberated also ensures the signature large date display ticks over. Here, mechanical sophistication is geared to uncompromising visual harmony.

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Wowing is an art. An exercise that the Saxony-based manufacture has accomplished hands down with this brand new automatic chronograph model boasting a one-of-a-kind measured-time display.

Drawing on its expertise in imagining chronographs, A. Lange & Söhne has rolled out some 13 hand-wound movements since 1999 and, once again, manages to astonish collectors of its timepieces and lovers of fine watchmaking. With its Odysseus Chronograph showcased during Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023, the German brand intended to shake up measured short-cycle time displays. And, to embody this goal, the pared-down dial id devoid of counters for totalizing the minutes! Two tapered central hands, one red, the other white, replace these counters by hovering over a flange adorned with two separate scales.

This duo is powered by the never-seen-before automatic L 156.1 Datomatic^® caliber (50 hours of power reserve). The pushers perfectly integrated into the 42.5 mm-diameter steel case middle are endowed with two functions. When the crown’s screwed down, they’re used for traditional chronograph actions. If the crown’s pulled out, they let the wearer set the day and the oversized date. Yet, this isn’t the only artfulness of this piece. What if the time measured is less than 30 minutes? Well, the duo returns to its initial position anticlockwise when resetting to zero. Otherwise, the pair rotates classically. And, no matter what, the seconds hand performs a surprising choreography, circling the dial as many times as the minutes elapsed. Undeniably awe-inspiring.

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Thanks to its impeccable quality of manufacture, ergonomics, and design, this new creation of fine watchmaking from the German manufacturer once again verges on perfection.

At A. Lange & Söhne, chronographing has always been considered a fine art. From the Datograph in 1999 to the Tourbograph in 2005 and the Triple Split in 2018, the manufacturer consistently displays its ability to implement one of the most demanding complications with exquisite skill. This year, the new timepiece produced in a limited edition of 200, the 1815 Rattrapante, continues to follow this tradition with an extremely dexterous display.

On its sterling silver dial, a ballet of hands performs a choreography executed with utmost precision. The blued hands point to an ultra-legible hour circle, embellished with Arabic numerals, and rimmed by a tachymetric scale. The small second hand at 6 o’clock performs its gyrations. The presence of two second-hands provides the possibility of accurately and easily measuring short and intermediate times. A 30-minute counter situated at 12 o’clock helps to tally the results. All timing functions are controlled by three push-buttons perfectly integrated into the case middle of the 41.2mm diameter platinum case. The hand-wound L101.2 caliber with 58 hours of power reserve plays the role of conductor in this virtuoso ensemble. It was originally created for the 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold “Homage to F. A. Lange” unveiled two years ago. On this occasion, this sophisticated movement, hand-assembled with 365 components, is distinguished by its new and exemplary finishing that can be seen through the sapphire back of the case. Magical and majestic!

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The timeless charm of this reference from the German watchmaker continues to seduce with these novel variations boasting a solid silver dial just like the initial pieces of the collection.

Understated, classical-looking and truly up-to-the-minute… Since the Glashütte manufacture was re-established, the Saxonia unveiled back in 1994 has become renowned for showcasing A. Lange & Söhne’s philosophy. The models issued thereinafter have constantly pursued the same esthetic standards, as illustrated by the Saxonia Outsize Date introduced in 2018. This time round, the timepiece, which has become an icon, set off with a new silvered dial, perpetuates its inimitable style. On this pared-down scenescape, the dauphine-type hour and minute hands rotate respectively, hovering over a highly-accurate minute tracker comprising beveled baton-shaped indexes. A small seconds ticks by at 6 o’clock whilst an outsize date reigns supreme at 12 o’clock. In this harmonious scenography, the time data stands out perfectly well and ensures excellent readability.

The L086.1 caliber beats inside a 38.5 mm-diameter, 9.6 mm-thick white or rose gold case. This automatic movement, assembled using some 286 components, wows with its performances and elegant finishes. When fully wound, it also delivers a power reserve of 72 hours. The presence of a sapphire-crystal on the caseback invites the wearer to admire some of the workings at play as well as the oscillating weight.

To enhance the Saxonia Outsize Date’s panache even more, the watch is complemented, based on the version, by a black or reddish-brown leather strap, clasped by an ardillon buckle crafted in the same precious metal as the case.

Price: EUR28,000

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For highly-demanding collectors, the Glashütte manufacture invites to discover a masterpiece of its exceptional savoir-faire. Once again, craftsmanship and art are but one!

In 2008, A. Lange & Söhne unveiled a one-of-a-kind watch that stood out from its other creations, the Cabaret Tourbillon. What was so special about it? Besides its rectangular profile, it was the German brand’s first-ever watch to boast a stop-second device to reset the time precisely. Three years later, the Handwerkskunst series was launched, characterized by a style showcasing outstanding finished and embracing métiers d’art. This year, the Saxony-based watchmaker complements this collection with a seventh model issued in just 30 pieces. The Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst with its Art-Deco-inspired design excels with its white gold dial, topped with a semi-transparent layer of enamel infused with an array of metallic gray nuances and adorned with a hand-engraved lozenge pattern. The small seconds, the power reserve indicator inscribed with “AB/AUF”, the can’t-do-without large date at 12 o’clock and the regulating device at 6 reign in this harmonious scenescape.

Its platinum case (29.5 x 39.2 mm) protects the caliber equipped with a one-minute tourbillon featuring a stop-seconds. The balance wheel stops instantly when the crown is pulled and starts oscillating again when it’s pushed. The L042.1 mechanism assembled with 370 components also makes its mark through its performances. This hand-wound movement actually delivers a considerable 120-hour power reserve.

This limited edition comes complete with a black leather strap attached by a folding clasp crafted in the same material as the case.

Price: EUR315,000

By Dan Diaconu

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The watchmakers from Glashütte include precious adornments on the perfectly readable day, date and month display which requires no adjustment until the end of this century.

Over the last 20 years, A. Lange & Söhne has proposed eight watches boasting a perpetual calendar. Many of them combine it with a tourbillon or a chronograph. This year, the Saxony-based manufacture is focusing exclusively on the eponymous complication of the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar. The hours and minutes feature in an offset disc at 3 o’clock. A large date reigns supreme at 10 o’clock. The days are ticked over by a retrograde hand at 9 o’clock, the months displayed in a ring around the dial by a triangular-shaped marker at 6 o’clock. An aperture, positioned just above, informs the wearer if the year is a leap one or not. The Moon phases are unveiled in a dedicated space which also hosts a day/night indicator.

The L021.3 caliber, assembled using 621 components breathes life into all the time data for 50 hours once the watch is fully wound. This automatic movement is equipped with correction pushers which can be used to set the whole calendar or just to update one piece of data. Once synchronized, the mechanism ensures error-free displays of the changing months until 2100. Lunar cycles only need one 24-hour correction at the end of 122.6 years.

Two variations of the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar are available. One embraces a 41.9 mm-diameter rose gold case and a gray-hued solid silver dial. The other, a 150-piece limited edition pairs a white gold case with an expressive rose gold face. Both are worn on a leather strap, russet-brown for one version, dark chestnut for the other.

Price: CHF101,000 (rose gold) – CHF112,000 (white gold)

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The family is growing, as the Saxon brand is now counting on a new member. Boasting a bracelet crafted in stainless steel, the latest addition features a fine blue face that displays all the essentials for everyday life.

With its new automatic model Odysseus, German A. Lange & Söhne marks a new chapter in its watchmaking chronicle. In fact, nearly 175 years since its founding and 29 years since its relaunch, the Saxon brand has created a 6th family of watches which, like the Lange 1 (celebrating its 25th anniversary this year), 1815, Saxonia, Richard Lange and Zeitwerk, are already among its most prestigious collections. Odysseus is the translation of Ulysse, the legendary hero in Greek mythology, renowned for his intelligence and cunning. The name says it all!

For A. Lange & Söhne, the Odysseus watch embodies a strong shot of modernity that does not alter the visual signature or state of the art engineering that have solidified its reputation. Crafted in steel, the case on this new model measures 1.6 inches in diameter and is water-resistant to 394 feet. Along the chamfered edges, two tapered push buttons on either side of the screw-down crown set the day and date. And the sapphire caseback reveals the platinum centrifugal mass attached to the calibre L155.1 Datomatic, a new in-house made movement that provides a power reserve of 50 hours.

The dial is swathed in blue, showcasing an azure hour chapter and seconds display, a brushed case ring and small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. In the center, two white gold lancine-style hands rotating above the appliqued indicators and timer on the silver bezel highlight the luminous hour and minute markers. On both sides of the dial, at 9 and 3 o’clock, a double aperture displays the abbreviated day name in English and date.

Completing the ensemble, the integrated, ergonomic bracelet of stainless steel links closes with a safety deployant buckle boasting a generous length adjustment.

Price: 28,000 CHF

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It may be small in size, but this timepiece still has all the qualities of a larger watch. This model stands out from the original launched in 2017 by the presence of a white gold engraved lunar disc.

To celebrate 25 years since the launch of the Lange 1, synonymous with the revival of the German manufacturer, 10 limited editions launched this year are offering a retrospective of the creations produced during this period. One of them is the Little Lange 1 Moon Phase “25^th Anniversary”, which showcases the expertise of A. Lange & Söhne as a fine watchmaker, housed in a modest white gold case, with a diameter of just 36.8 mm. All the time information is still easy to read on the solid silver dial. The blue hour and minute hands point to an hour circle made up of Roman numerals and index markers, all in an off-center disc. At 2 o’clock, the oversize date asserts its numerals while at 5 o’clock, a small seconds dial passes over the Earth’s satellite, which reveals its various faces during one lunar month in a starry sky. On the outer edge at 3 o’clock, the power reserve indicator completes the creation.

As with all the timepieces of the Lange 1 family, a manual-winding mechanical movement powers the complications and functions. The twin barrel guarantees 3 days of power reserve once the watch has been wound. The L121.2 caliber decorated and polished by hand can be seen through the sapphire case back. Its precision ensures a precise moon-phase display which does not need to be corrected for 122.6 years.

The 25 pieces of this limited edition engraved from 1/25 to 25/25 come with an alligator strap finished with a pin buckle.

Price: 42,300 EUR

By Dan Diaconu

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The Lange 1 Time Zone “25^th Anniversary” by A. Lange & Söhne is another installment in the collection of 12 limited-edition series marking 25 years of the Lange 1.

2019 is a very special year for A. Lange & Söhne. The famous brand is celebrating 25 years of its Lange 1 by releasing a special limited edition of this iconic timepiece every month. Each one is setting the watchmaking world on fire and is expected to culminate in a blaze of glory. The latest model to be revealed in this anniversary collection has everything that a refined and demanding traveler could desire. The 25-piece Lange 1 Time Zone “25^th Anniversary” displays two time zones in two dedicated areas on its solid silver dial. The first zone is for the home time, the second smaller zone tells the time of one of the 24 time zones listed in the city ring. Both have a day/night indicator. The piece is completed with the German brand’s beloved outsize date.

This time information is powered by a manual-winding movement. The complex construction and the 417 components of the L031.1 caliber offer a generous power reserve of 72 hours which can be checked in an instant using the indicator on the dial. The crown is used for winding and to set the time. Two pushers adjust the date and move the city ring.

The 41.9 mm white gold case comes with a hand-stitched alligator strap finished with a white gold pin buckle.

Price: on request

By Dan Diaconu

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From the SIHH in Geneva until October, a 25-piece limited edition is being unveiled on the 24th of every month to celebrate a quarter of a century of manufacture.

A philharmonic orchestra cannot function without talented musicians and a strict conductor who can lead them to perfection. Since 24 October 1994, the official date of its renaissance with the launch of the Lange 1, A. Lange & Söhne has performed this role by using a collection of mechanical features to set the benchmark in fine watchmaking. To mark a quarter of a century, the German company is unveiling various limited edition models this year. One of these is the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “25^th Anniversary” topped with a solid silver dial. Like the original 2012 model, the time information, which is blue in this model, is displayed off center. This unique layout ensures optimum readability combined with an outsize date, the mechanical and stylistic signature feature of the manufacturer. It also conveniently tells the months on the rotating outer ring of the dial and the day of the week with a retrograde marker at 10 o’clock. A small window at 6 o’clock provides leap year information. The moon phases are displayed at 7 o’clock with precision for 122.6 years.

This arrangement is masterfully directed by the L08.01 caliber (with a power reserve of 50 hours). The complex self-winding movement comprising 624 components uniquely incorporates a tourbillon visible through the sapphire case back of the 41.9 mm white gold case. Turning the watch over, the owner also discovers the oscillating gold rotor.

Each piece is numbered and engraved from 01/25 to 25/25 and comes with a blue alligator strap with a folding buckle.

Price: EUR 324,500

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Can you improve on a watch that already has an outstanding technical personality and a wonderful style? You just need to see this limited series to see it’s possible.

In the A. Lange & Söhne collections, the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is an exceptional model that connoisseurs have been in love with since 2016. The dial elements include a large perpetual date and moon phases that will be accurate for 122.6 years, along with the power-reserve display and a tourbillon with a stop-seconds mechanism. The watch can also measure split times with a chronograph flyback function and a precisely jumping minute counter. All these data are shown on a dial housed in a 41.5mm-wide case made of white gold. The high standards of the German watchmakers are the guarantee of a harmonious layout and excellent readability. The version unveiled at the 2019 SIHH in Geneva has a different design and a new dial colour. Frills have no place in the German brand’s work and nor has banality. Elsewhere, the dial would probably be described as a pink salmon colour. Here the perfect use of solid pink gold shows off all the nobility of the material. The timepiece touches on the sublime.

While the case stands out with its attractions, the components in the hand-made calibre L952.2 also catch the eye with their design and varied surfaces. Once fully wound, the complex hand-wound movement made up of 729 pieces provides 50 hours of power reserve.

The limited edition of 100 pieces comes with a hand-sewn, dark brown alligator leather strap with a tang buckle.

Price: 285,000 EUR

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To preserve unspoiled the spirit and look of the original model, the brand has produced an alternative display for the date as well as a new calibre.

In 2009, A. Lange & Söhne launched a watch signalling a clean break in style. Its originality? The watch features a digital display of the hours and minutes using jumping figures. Only the power reserve indicator and the sub-seconds are shown with hands. A unique personality, high-quality workmanship and the inclusion of a luxury watchmaking mechanism go to make the Zeitwerk one of the manufacture’s flagship models. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a practical new version has been released: the Zeitwerk Date. As its name suggests, a date function has been added to the time features. The date display is as unusual as the watch itself and is based on a glass ring around the dial. The new feature blends in perfectly with the other visual elements. Under the perimeter showing figures from 1 to 31, the date is shown in red for optimal visibility in a monochrome setting.

In the 44.2mm-wide, white-gold case, a new calibre has been specially developed for the model, since the inclusion of the date complication required precise adjustment covering 24 hours. The architecture of the L043.8 hand-wound movement is based on a skilful combination of 516 components.

When fully wound, the watch will run to perfection for 72 hours. The complex mechanism equipped with a constant-force escapement also provides enough energy to make adjustments using the monopushers. A press on the button at 8 o’clock will set the date. Surprisingly, the switching impulse is only generated when the button is released. The same goes for the button at 4 o’clock. This resets the time in complete independence without affecting the calibre. An impressive feat!

Price: 89,000 EUR

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