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Going back to the operation of the clutch systems, once the split-seconds wheel has been grabbed and stopped by thescissor arms, the clutches must be disengaged in order to stop the flow of power to both the split minute and secondshands. This must happen after the scissor arms do their bit, but only a fraction of a second later. So here, in the photoabove, we get a view of the clutch mechanisms and their engagement and disengagement operation. "A" isthe lever that controls the engagement/disengagement of the clutches. There are two sets of three teeth (B and B')at either end of the lever "A" that are responsible for hooking onto the very fine teethof the clutch release wheels C and C' and turning thewheels in a counterclockwise direction about 30 degrees and thus disengaging both clutches instantly and simultaneously.Of course, when the split button is pressed again, the scissor arms release the split-seconds wheel, the clutches areengaged, and the split hands (minute and seconds) are instantly in perfect synchronization with their partners that havebeen happily recording the main event undisturbed. Imaginative and ingenious indeed!One final observation. We’ve talked a lot about the how the Double Split works. There is however a lot more toa fine watch – the time consuming hand-work that goes into the finishing of the components, each and every miniaturepart. Please have a very close look at this photo, at the graining, beveling, polishing, and even the sides of the leversand springs and try to imagine the time it takes a person to accomplish these standards of personal artistry that onlyhuman hands can bring to life. I strongly suggest you have a look at this animation provided by A. Lange & Söhne, you will certainly get aclearer idea of the A. Lange & Söhne Double Split and its special qualities.

Currently owned by Richemont International Group, Lange & Sohne (A Lange & Sons) is a German watch-*** powerhouse that traces its roots back to the 1845 Saxony, when it was founded by an enthusiast watchmaker, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who initiated a long heirloom of master watchmakers dedicated to uncompromising mechanical innovation and aesthetical perfection.Internationally known for creating some of the most beautiful contemporary objects of horological art, Lange & Sohne, presented two superb diamond-set interpretations of its iconic rectangular Cabaret watch -the delicate Cabaret Soiree Jewelry Lady's watches, animated by sophisticated manual winding movements a rare characteristic of a lady's watch.Defined by refinement and sophistication, the new A. Lange Sohne Cabaret Soiree Jewelry Lady's watches, feature rectangular cases fitted with diamond-set bezels embellished with the seductive glitter of 70 round brilliant-cut diamonds that beautifully frame the delicate mother-of-pearl dials of the timepieces.The timepieces merge highly feminine hues, the dainty rose pink and silvery white, meant to conquer the heart of any romantic contemporary woman have been used in the watches dials and matching straps.The elegant dials feature the brand's traditional alpha hour and minute hands crafted from rhodium-plated polished gold, also a nice alternation of diamond shaped faceted hour indices and Roman numeral markers. The watches feature a small second's counter, located at 6 o'clock and an original oversized date aperture located at 12 o'clock. The distinguished Cabaret Soiree watches are animated by an exceptional mechanical movement, made of 237 hand-finished individual parts, the in-house L931.4 caliber a wonderfully decorated mechanism, which can be admired through the watch's exhibition case-back. The 30 jewels caliber was created according to the highest standards of the German watch-*** school and it features a balance wheel with weighted gold screws that oscillates at a frequency of 21,600 beats per hour and ensures a 42-hour power reserve.Two charming horological creations, the glamorous A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Soiree Jewelry watches come matched with high-end hand sewn crocodile leather straps, harmoniously matched with the watches' dials and will surely be the dream of any refined lady keen on mechanical sophistication and luxurious aesthetics. Unfortunately, for most of them, they will remain just a dream as the timepieces were manufactured in an extremely limited edition of 10 timepieces of each model, available for a price tag of over $60,000.00.A. Lange Sohne Cabaret Soiree, 9.0 out of 10 based on 1 rating