a lange & sohne datograph perpetual 129256

[ via A. Lange & Sohne ]A. Lange & Sohne recently introduced a new version of their popular Lange 1 Time Zone watch. It features a slate grey dial with a new world time ring that now includes Santiago de Chile, in place of Caracas. The change was made because Venezuela changed its time zone from Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) to (UTC-4:30). The watch is powered by a manually-wound Lange L031.1 caliber in-house movement. Comprised of 417 parts, the caliber displays traditional Saxon fine finishing, including plates in untreated German silver with Glashutte ribbing decoration, blued screws, a hand-engraved balance cock, and four movement jewels set in gold chatons. The caliber features twin mainspring barrels, which enable a 72-hour power reserve. Balance wheel frequency is 21,600 alternations per hour. In addition to the famous off-set time display and outsize date function, the movement animates an innovative dual timezone display with two day/night indicators and an adjustable worldtime ring. A power reserve indicator shows the status of tension remaining in the spring barrels.The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone watch measures 41.9mm in diameter, and is fitted with sapphire crystals on both front and back. The strap is made in hand-sewn crocodile and features a massive gold Lange buckle complete the ensemble.

Watch fans after extreme precision in telling the time may want to check out a new model from A Lange and Sohne.Entitled the Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Merite", the watch allows the wearer to set the time not by the minute, as in most products on the market, but instead to the second.This is done because the tourbillon acts as the second indicator and can be stopped and altered at any point by simply pulling out the crown and spinning it to the desired position.Another unique feature of this timepiece is how the hour indicator, which is found in a sub-dial towards the five o'clock location of the face and displayed in large Roman numerals, is partially hidden between eight and ten o'clock.This is instead overtaken by another sub-dial, which allows consumers to view some of the inner workings of the watch.A Lange and Sohne, which has been developing elegant timepieces since 1845, finishes this luxury watch off with a choice of rose gold or platinum designs.