A. Lange & Söhne
SIHH 2019: A Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne
SIHH 2019: A Lange & Söhne
Lange’s pre-SIHH timepiece, the Lange 1 special edition, was already an exciting glimpse of what to expect. But we also suspected that the brand would be saving its best for 24 October, the actual day of the jubilee. And we’re right. There are additions to existing pieces from Lange at SIHH this year, mostly material or dial differentiations. But only one thoroughbred novelty was introduced.
The Zeitwerk Date
For the digitally inclined looking for an adult version of a numerical display, The Zeitwerk Date adds a new function to its already fascinating design. The Zeitwerk marks its decade of creation and A. Lange & Söhne has thrown in an additional instantaneous date display around the watch. Rather than an outsized date, which would take up too much real estate on the dial, they’ve gone to work on the periphery, adding in a date ring.
An additional special quality to the watch is that the dial itself is made in solid silver, thus commemorating its silver jubilee subtly. The additional date function, with a corrector at 8 o’clock that triggers the date jumping mechanism manually makes the L043.8 movement a new addition to the Lange family.
Existing Watches and Addons
The Richard Lange Jumping Seconds has been a beloved piece since its first release, and now available in a new version in white gold with a black dial, to placate all the austere-loving. The new dial adds a stark elegance to the watch. Within lies the same L094.1 caliber that offers a power reserve of 42 hours.