At Watches and Wonders 2024, A. Lange & Söhne unveiled two exquisite additions to their renowned Datograph collection. Celebrated as a pinnacle of German watchmaking, A. Lange & Söhne epitomizes excellence in craftsmanship and movement refinement, setting industry benchmarks. The Datograph range, cherished by connoisseurs of fine horology, now welcomes two captivating new dial variations. While primarily presenting fresh dial options alongside subtle enhancements in the Perpetual model's movement, these releases merit attention for their refined elegance. Below, discover the key highlights of these distinguished Lange 2024 offerings.
Discovering Datograph: Precision Redefine
A. Lange & Söhne's Datograph series comprises two-register flyback chronographs boasting expansive dates and a case diameter ranging from 39mm to 43.2mm. Revered by numerous watch aficionados as among the finest chronographs available, they offer a myriad of complications. The Datograph Up/Down presents a sleek dial design, showcasing a central power reserve indicator. At the apex of the collection lies the unmistakable Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon, introduced in 2016. The 2024 lineup introduces fresh dial options for both models: a captivating blue dial for the Up/Down and a translucent "Lumen" dial for the Perpetual Tourbillon. Notably, the new Perpetual Tourbillon iteration boasts a subtly enhanced movement; the L952.4, omitting the power reserve indicator present in its predecessor, the L952.2. Below are the comprehensive specifications.
Discover the Finest: Lange 2024 Unveils Exclusive Specifications
In 2024, Lange introduced two noteworthy releases: the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” and the Datograph Up/Down. The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” features a case made of 18k Honeygold®, measuring 41.5mm in diameter and 14.6mm in thickness, with a water resistance of 30m. Its dial is crafted from translucent sapphire, lending it a luminous quality. The movement powering this timepiece is the L952.4, a manual-wind movement with 5 beats per second, offering a power reserve of 50 hours. Its functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, perpetual calendar with big date, day, moonphase, day-night indicator, and flyback chronograph. This model comes with a brown alligator strap and is limited to 50 pieces, with an MSRP of $620,000 as of April 2024.
On the other hand, the Datograph Up/Down boasts an 18k white gold case measuring 41mm in diameter and 13.1mm in thickness, also with a water resistance of 30m. Its dial is blue and made from .925 silver. Powering this model is the L951.6 movement, also manual-wind with 5 beats per second, but offering a longer power reserve of 60 hours. Its functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, big date, power reserve indicator, and flyback chronograph. The Datograph Up/Down comes with a blue alligator strap and is a less exclusive release with 125 pieces available, priced at $131,000.
Golden Elegance: Discovering the Essence of Honeygold
Honeygold, an exclusive 18k gold amalgam, comprises copper, zinc, and purportedly a significant proportion of palladium. Exhibiting a delicate, pale hue reminiscent of honey, its nomenclature holds true to its essence. A. Lange & Söhne assert its exceptional durability, boasting it to be nearly twice as resilient as conventional 18k gold.
Illuminate Your Timepiece: Decoding the "Lumen" Dial
The exquisite "Lumen" series by A. Lange & Söhne features captivating sapphire crystal dials, adorned with fully luminescent subdials and date wheels. A remarkable aspect of these timepieces lies in the sapphire dial coating, ingeniously permitting UV rays to penetrate while selectively obstructing visible light. This nuanced interplay results in a striking contrast, distinguishing the pertinent numerals, such as the current date, from those less pertinent. Notably, this marks the release of the sixth iteration in the "Lumen" collection. Interestingly, its inaugural debut in 2010 bore the moniker "Luminous" before adopting its present title. Below is a chronological overview:
A. Lange & Söhne “Lumen” Timeline
2010 – Zeitwerk “Luminous”
2013 – Grand Lange 1 “Lumen”
2016 – Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase “Lumen”
2018 – Datograph Up/Down “Lumen”
2021 – Zeitwerk Honeygold “Lumen”
2024 – Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen”
Even under the ownership of Richemont, the conglomerate behind luxury brands like Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Panerai, A. Lange & Söhne has upheld a tradition of limited production, reportedly crafting only about 5,000 timepieces annually. Despite their steep prices, there's little doubt that all 175 units of the Lange 2024 Datograph will find eager buyers.
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