A Lange Sohne Watches:
The latest creations from A. Lange & Sohne were premiered at this years Basel fair and highlight Walter Lange's commitment to producing extraordinary timepieces. Lange's patented over-size date window has now been incorporated into a column wheel controlled chronograph with a flyback feature. This new "Datograph" epitomizes the attention to aesthetics and mechanics found in all Lange timepieces. The higly finished movement is like a work of art unto itself. Blued screws, screw secured chatons and a hand engraved balance cock are all aspects of a micro machine that looks as good as it performs. The whiplash style precision balance wheel adjustment also lends elegance and functionality - allowing minor rate changes without the need to remove the balance wheel. The entire movement is comprised of 390 separate parts Most of which have been blued, polished, beveled, or decorated in one way or another. This extra finish work is visible through a sapphire crystal back allowing a full appreciation of the fine inner mechanism. Including the damascened German silver plates, hand beveled edges and independent 4th whell bridge. Attention to detail is also clear in the custom engineering of the minute counter. It has a patent pending on its design which suspends the adjustable lever between jewels - similar to a wheel in the gear train. The design makes the minute counter jump exactly as the second hand passes sixty and allows for simple fine tuning without disassembly. Cased in platinum only the Datograph retails for $46,200. |