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A. Lange & Sohne, of Glash��tte, Germany, has just announced a new rose gold version of the LANGE 31. The LANGE 31 was originally introduced two years ago, in a platinum case. Over the last 2 years, senior designer, Martin Schetter, has worked with his design team to create a new variation. Two years seems like a whole lot of time, just to create a new variation of a timepiece. It is, but, Lange imposes so many quality and design requirements when creating a timepiece, that it takes this long. The results are worth the wait, as this Saxon manufacture produces some of the most beautiful timepieces in the world. The LANGE 31 is the world's first mechanical watch to boast a power reserve of 31 days and a constant-force escapement that powers the going train with constant torque delivery. The enormous amount of energy needed to keep the watch running so long is transferred to the movement with a winding key and stored in a twin mainspring barrel. This guarantees that the balance receives an identical amount of energy every ten seconds, regardless of the state of wind of the springs.A movement with such a large power reserve requires a lot of space. The movement alone, has a diameter of 37.3 mm and 9.6 mm thick. The requisite case is quite large. In fact, this is the largest A. Lange & Sohne timepiece available. For reference, Lange watch cases are generally 38 to 42 mm wide and 9 to 14mm thick. The case on the LANGE 31 is 45.9 mm wide by 15.9 mm thick. It's big. Available November 2009. Retail is $114K.[Press Release PDF: LANGE 31 Rose Gold ]

Rooted in the 1845 Germany, A. Lange & Sohne (A Lange & Sons) was founded by a young enthusiast entrepreneur, Ferdinand Adolph Lange and, after an interesting historical evolution the brand grew into one of the most prestigious watch *** powerhouses in the world.Although, currently A. Lange & Sohne belongs to the Richemont Group, the brand's name is still synonymous with German finest watch-*** tradition, being the embodiment of uncompromising innovation, timeless beauty and mechanical perfection. A. Lange Sohne 1815 Moonphase Homage to F.A. Lange Picture GalleryTheir new model, the A. Lange & Sohne Richard Lange “Pour le Merite” perfectly reflects the brand's extraordinary tradition and commitment to creating amazing wristwatches, which embody the watchmaker,'s ideal of timeless beauty and elegance harmoniously combined with rare mechanical sophistication.A brand internationally known for its profound respect to flawless classicism A. Lange & Sohne brought to life another elegant gentleman' wristwatch, created according to the brand's philosophy and life-guiding principles- the superb 1815 Moonphase watch, a beautiful limited edition of 250 pieces wonderfully sculpted in 18-karat pink gold and, a more precious variation of 150 platinum watches. A thrilling novelty for the impassionate watch collectors worldwide, the new 1815 Moonphase "Homage to F.A. Lange” watch pays tribute to the brand's founder. The timepiece feature a round elegant case manufactured from a high-tech innovative 18-karat gold alloy, also known as "honey gold "due to its u***takable color, highly appreciated for its sturdiness.The superb timepiece features, like all the other A. Lange & Sohne a stylish silver dial that combines conventional classical beauty and intriguing astronomical symbolism. The central area of the dial is adorned with radiating guilloche pattern? the outer part of the dial is fitted with Arabic numeral hour markers. The moon phase indicator is presented via a star-studded deep blue counter, harmoniously combined with the blued steel hour and minutes hands of the timepiece.The new 1815 Moonphase "Homage to F.A. Lange” watch is animated by the in-house, wonderfully adorned L943.2 caliber movement, a high-frequency movement that oscillates at 21,600 beats per hour, ensuring a 45-hours power reserve and can be admired through the timepiece's exhibition case-back. Although official pricing of the classy A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Moonphase "Homage to F.A. Lange” Watch have not been released yet, we can add that the remarkable watch comes coupled with a stylish crocodile leather strap fitted with 18-karat honey gold buckle engraved with the brand's signature.A. Lange Sohne 1815 Moonphase Homage to F.A. Lange, 9.8 out of 10 based on 6 ratings