The new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar is totally focused on the eponymous complication. Its integration into the prominent dial layout of the Lange was made possible thanks to a peripheral month ring created especially for this design. The new timepiece comes in a 41.9 mm 18K pink gold case with a grey silver dial or in a limited edition of 150 watches in 18K white gold with a solid pink gold dial.
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W&W 2021: A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moon Phase. As Beautiful as a Starry Night.
Thousands of tiny stars seem to sparkle on the dark-blue dial of the new A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moon Phase in its 18K white gold case with or without diamonds on its bezel. It is coated with dark-blue gold flux that shimmers with a copper hue. A white gold moon accurately orbits along its course beneath the iconic Lange outsize date. The second version with diamonds features a bezel set with 56 brilliant-cut top Wesselton VVS diamonds —1.2 carats— creates a radiant frame for the fascinating dial.
W&W 2021: A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split Blue Dial. A Feat of Horology.
When A. Lange & Söhne presented the Triple Split Chronograph in 2018, it was lauded as a global premiere by the international trade press. The only split-seconds chronograph in the world to date that can measure additive and comparative times for as long as twelve hours is in a league of its own. Now, it is followed by a model with a pink gold case and a blue dial. The Triple Spit in pink gold with a blue dial Introduced in 2018, the Triple Split is the world’s only mechanical split-seconds chronograph that allows the measurement of intermediate and reference times for durations of up to twelve hours.
The former edition in white gold with a grey dial is now followed by a second version in a limited edition of 100 timepieces in 18K pink gold —43.2 mm in diameter— with a blue dial and rhodium-colored subsidiary dials. Despite the wealth of displayed information, an ingenious material and color concept makes it easy to clearly assign each of the ten hands to a specific function. There is no other watch in the world that compares with the Triple Split. It is a logical evolution of the Double Split introduced by A. Lange & Söhne in 2004. With a precisely jumping rattrapante minute counter, it was no doubt already an impressive milestone in the development of modern rattrapante mechanisms conceived by the Saxon watchmakers.
Stopping times of up to twelve hours are possible with the Triple Split that alone is a rarity in a mechanical chronograph. The extension of the rattrapante function to the hour counter offers a multitude of further possibilities. For instance, the Triple Split can compare the times of two opponents in a Formula One race, a Tour de France stage, or a marathon. The time measurement is started by pressing the chronograph pusher at 2 o'clock. The pairs of hands now run synchronously until they are separated by pressing the rattrapante pusher at 10 o'clock to perform a lap-time measurement. The three rhodium hands will then stop to display the lap time. All the while, the previously concealed chronograph hands in gold-plated steel or pink gold continue the time measurement. As soon as the rattrapante pusher is pressed again, the rattrapante hands catch up with the chronograph hands and from then on run together with them again.
The movement is also endowed with a flyback function that involves all three hand pairs as well. Thus, the chronograph can be reset to zero by pressing the chronograph pusher at 4 o’clock during an ongoing time measurement. Releasing the pusher instantly starts a new time measurement.
In the starting position, the three rhodiumed rattrapante hands are superposed on the respective chronograph hands. The time measurement is started by pressing the chronograph pusher at 2 o'clock. The pairs of hands now run synchronously until they are separated by pressing the rattrapante pusher at 10 o'clock to perform a lap-time measurement. The three rhodiumed hands will then stop to display the lap time. All the while, the previously concealed chronograph hands in gold-plated steel or pink gold continue the time measurement. As soon as the rattrapante pusher is pressed again, the rattrapante hands catch up with the chronograph hands and from then on run together with them again.
The movement is also endowed with a flyback function that involves all three hand pairs as well. Thus, the chronograph can be reset to zero by pressing the chronograph pusher at 4 o’clock during an ongoing time measurement. Releasing the pusher instantly starts a new time measurement.
The Lange calibre L132.1 is a movement that stands out with its three-dimensionality, complexity, and architecturally pleasing design. It highlights the finissage that is typical of the individual Lange components. Overall, 567 tiny parts are perfectly adjusted for flawless interaction. This complexity is not a show, it is mechanically necessary to enable this unique Triple Split function. The creation of a mechanism that makes it possible to collectively or separately control three hand pairs represented a formidable technical challenge for Lange’s developers. Even a simple rattrapante mechanism has two hands attached to arbors that run one inside the other. In the calibre L132.1, this pairing exists three times. During the assembly of the movement, the multiple function axes call for the utmost precision and virtuosity.
A glance through the sapphire-crystal case back reveals the chronograph movement that is finished to the strictest Lange standards and adjusted to assure the perfect interaction of column wheels, clutches, rockers, levers, springs, and jumpers. Five gold chatons, traditionally secured with screws on bridges decorated with Glashütte ribbing as well as the hand-engraved balance cock round off the stylish prominence of the movement. Thus, the Triple Split is an exceptional timepiece, not only technically but also as regards its flawless artisanship; in the chronograph class, it plays in a league of its own.
The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split Blue Dial is available in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
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Watches & Wonders 2020: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Now in White Gold and First Rubber Strap Ever for the Brand
The latest A. Lange & Söhne watch family is growing. The Odysseus ref. 363.038 now comes in white gold with an integrated rubber or leather strap. The sporty-elegant timepiece with the large-format date and day display and a water-resistant case features a grey dial with a special surface structure for a very textured effect.
Watches & Wonders 2020: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater
For the first time ever in a mechanical watch, the new A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater combines a jumping numerals display with a decimal minute repeater. As a sequel to its launch in 2015, the new Zeitwerk Minute Repeater comes in a 30-piece limited edition in 18K white gold with a 44.2 mm case and a deep blue solid silver dial. A totally new interpretation of the classic complication, the striking mechanism sounds in ten-minute intervals instead of quarter-hours with double strikes.
Eye Candy: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar in Platinum
TGIF —thank God it’s Friday. The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar is without a doubt a masterpiece of horology and one of our favorite watches out there. This watch unveiled in 2013 received two prizes the same year at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève — the Grande Complication Prize and the Public Prize. Available in Platinum or Pink Gold this watch is stunning in either metal. Fitted with a case measuring 41.9 mm in diameter —not 42 mm as German engineering calls for the utmost precision—, the craftsmanship is just out of this world.
News: Presenting the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus. The First Stainless Steel Sports Watch Family for the Brand.
Until today, A. Lange & Söhne had five watch families: Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815, Richard Lange and the Zeitwerk. Presented today, the new Odysseus is a new face that introduces a sixth watch family. And as usual at Lange, it is endowed not only with a distinctive design but also with a newly developed movement. What first meets the eye on the dark-blue dial is the day-of-week and date display. Located on the right, the Lange outsize date in the classic double aperture is complemented with an equally large day of the week display on the left. The outer verticals of the frames echo the curvature of the bezel. The typical Lange font is used for both displays, though here, the numerals and letters are white against a blue background. The newly developed mechanism consists of 99 individual parts.
News: IWC, Panerai and A. Lange & Söhne Open Boutiques in Chicago. A First for all three Brands.
IWC, Panerai and A. Lange & Söhne announced today the opening of their new boutiques in Chicago. Situated in Chicago’s coveted Gold Coast Historic District, all three storefronts will be centrally located in the heart of the city at the famed Waldorf Astoria, just a few steps away from Oak Street Beach. This key city is a first for all three brands who have chosen to set down roots in America’s third most populous city because of the passionate collector community and rich culture. At nearly 10 million inhabitants, ‘The Windy City’ attracts an average of 35 million visitors every year. The three boutiques are located at 11 East Walton Street, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and will be operated by Burdeen’s Jewelry. Burdeen’s has served the Chicago area since 1980.
Eye Candy: A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual Honey Gold. The Sweetest Honey for Discerning Watch Collectors.
A proud member of the Saxonia family, the A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual in honey gold, stands out from the crowd. With a more traditional and classic case construction at 38.5 mm and available in a limited edition of 100 pieces, this Perpetual Calendar is a perfect example of the horological prowess from the Saxonian manufacture based out of Dresden in Germany. Introduced this year, its solid silver dial is graced with appliques, hour markers and hands made of honey gold. With a simple layout that includes the mandatory information provided by a perpetual calendar including a superimposed leap year indicator on the month subdial, the A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual Honey Gold is an unparalleled timepiece for Lange purists.
News: Presenting the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar '25th Anniversary' ref. 720.066
The third limited edition from A. Lange & Söhne’s 25th Anniversary Collection is the new Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar. In an elegant and subtle manner, this new watch integrates a perpetual calendar and a tourbillon in the inimitable design of the Lange 1. As a tribute to its anniversary, A. Lange & Söhne introduces the most complicated model of this watch family in a 25-piece 18K white-gold edition with blued-steel hands. First launched in 2012, the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar incorporates a rotating peripheral ring that indicates the month to integrate all calendar indications in the dial architecture of the Lange 1 model.
Eye Candy: A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds. A Very Elegant Timepiece with a Sporty Air.
First released in 2016 in a limited edition of 100 pieces and with a silvered dial, the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds returns in 2019 with a black dial with striking red accents under ref. 252.029 This watch features a balance that is steadily driven by its one-second constant-force escapement and an integrated jumping mechanism that makes it possible to display the time in strict one-second intervals. Already available in platinum and also in 18K rose gold, the new A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds is now available in 18K white gold —39.9 mm case diameter— with a perfectly contrasting black regulator triangular dial.
News: A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase '25th Anniversary'. The Second Limited Edition from the Anniversary Collection.
Today, A. Lange & Söhne announced the second model of the ten watches they will be releasing this year for the anniversary collection. This new 25-piece A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase limited edition features a lunar disc engraved by hand for the first time. Commemorating the launch of the Lange 1 in October 1994, the Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase will be released as a jubilee edition in white gold with a limitation of 25 watches. It features a silver colored dial in solid silver with printed deep blue numerals and a white-gold lunar disc with hand engraved stars.
SIHH 2019: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date. Live Pictures & Pricing.
The first A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk was launched back in 2009. An exceptional mechanical watch fitted with a digital display unlike any other watch out there just got even better at the SIHH 2019 with the release of the new Zeitwerk Date. If Lange timepieces seem too dressy or formal for your lifestyle, we think that the Zeitwerk brings the perfect balance between cool and elegant to finally make you take the plunge and get that first Lange. With its hours and minutes indicated with jumping numerals and the time bridge dominating the dial, the master watchmakers at the German manufacture were incredibly talented at adding a date function to this watch without disrupting the perfectly balanced dial or affecting the original case size of 44.2 mm.
SIHH 2019: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 "25th Anniversary". Live Pictures & Pricing.
To celebrate its launch as the cornerstone of A. Lange & Söhne on October 24th, 1994, Lange has decided to launch the Lange 1 “25th Anniversary” limited edition watch. With its asymmetric dial, the three-day movement, and the first outsize date in a regularly produced wristwatch, the Lange 1 elicited enthusiasm when it debuted. A quarter of a century later, the instantly recognizable watch joined the roster of the 20th century’s great timepiece classics. That is why, despite its new movement, it has remained almost unchanged externally. This new Lange 1 marks the kick-off of the “25th Anniversary” series that will be unveiled by the brand this year with one new watch for the next 10 months of the year 2019. These 10 new models wil be dedicated to the most important milestones of the Lange 1 watch.
SIHH 2019: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Solid Pink Gold Dial. Live Pictures & Pricing.
Originally launched in 2016, the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is one of the most complicated watches from our friends from Saxony and this year at the SIHH 2019 it simply just got much better. A first for the brand and in a limited edition of only 100 pieces, the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon jhas been graced this year with a very special solid pink gold dial in a white gold case. Unexpectedly, given its compact dimensions, this unique multi-complication watch features a flyback chronograph, a perpetual calendar with moon phases, a tourbillon with stop seconds, and a power-reserve indicator.
Pre-SIHH 2019: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 "25th Anniversary". A 250-Piece Limited Edition in White Gold.
Since it premiered on 24 October 1994, it has epitomized the core and the identity of A. Lange & Söhne. With its unique combination of classic style elements and technical innovations, it stands for the determination of the Saxon manufacture to craft the world's finest watches. Even in its 25th year, the famous watch family created by A. Lange & Söhne remains an unconditional success. With its asymmetric dial, the three-day movement, and the first outsize date in a regularly produced wristwatch, the Lange 1 elicited enthusiasm when it debuted. A quarter of a century later, the instantly recognizable watch joined the roster of the 20th century’s great timepiece classics. That is why, despite its new movement, it has remained almost unchanged externally.
Insider: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date. Another Great Example of Saxonian Fine Watchmaking.
Black dials and black calendar discs characterize the latest A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date watches available in pink or white gold. The signature Lange outsize date sports a new design and much better look now that the white discs with black numerals have been replaced by the black ones with white printed numerals. The latest newcomer in the Saxonia watch family combines exciting design elements with technical finesse. Now endowed with an outsize date display, the new calibre L086.8 movement powering the Saxonia ensures that the debut timepiece will run with benchmark dependability.
Insider: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase with Black Dial. One of the Best Looking Langes for those in Love with Black Dials.
First released in 2016 and endowed with a 40 mm case in either white gold or pink gold, the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase now adopts a new look with a black dial available for both models as of the SIHH 2018. A highly precise moonphase display and the characteristic Lange outsize date accentuate the puristic design of this technically and aesthetically compelling automatic watch. Functional, easy to use, and clearly organized, the Saxonia Moon Phase fulfills all of the criteria of a wristwatch that its owners will always enjoy wearing.
Insider: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 'Homage to Walter Lange'. Honoring Mr. Lange's Favorite Complication.
A historically inspired timepiece with dead beat seconds from A. Lange & Söhne to honor its deceased company founder Walter Lange, who passed away in January 2017. The new A. Lange & Söhne 1815 ‘Homage to Walter Lange’ is the first 1815 model fitted with this extraordinary complication. This new watch equipped with a jumping seconds hand that dates back to a 150-year-old invention conceived by Ferdinand Adolph Lange is as classic as it gets.
Insider: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph in 18K Pink Gold. Hands-on with a Cornerstone Timepiece from Germany's Finest Watchmaker.
This year, A. Lange & Söhne has decided to add two new 18K pink gold models to the successful 1815 Chronograph collection. Endowed with column-wheel mechanism, a flyback function and a pulsometer scale, the two new watches are available with black —ref. 414.031— or silvered colored —ref. 414.032— dials. While the black dial version is a very nice watch, there is something about the silvered colored dial model that we absolutely love.
