Lange & Heyne König Albert von Sachsen Chronograph
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Lange & Heyne König Albert von Sachsen Chronograph

By samwan · Aug 3, 2013 · 18 replies
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Samwan presents an exquisite collection of watches, thoughtfully paired to highlight their complementary aesthetics and horological significance. The post culminates in a detailed exploration of the Lange & Heyne König Albert von Sachsen Monopusher Central Chronograph, offering insights into its unique design and movement.

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To begin with, take a look at these modest Tudors, for example: Heritage Chrono Blue and Black Bay. Pretty good looking pieces but relatively inexpensive. They have become my daily beaters.

 



Next, the Jaeger LeCoultre Reversos - Bleu et Rouge, elegant timepieces

 



Followed by a pair of Journes: Octa Chrono and Titanium Tourbillon, both rather pleasing to the eyes

 

How can I not mention the Laurent Ferriers: Galet micro-rotor and Tourbillon?

 
Finally, a pair of Lange & Heynes: Frederick Auguste I and Konig Albert von Sachsen (King Albert of Saxony) Monopusher Central Chronograph
 
The latter is certainly not new. It was first introduced in Basel 2006 but it took me a while to appreciate its beauty and hunt it down (I was told Marco Lang only makes about 40 watches a year)

 



At first glance, the watch looks deceptively like a ratrappante. This is because both the chrono second and minute hands stem from the central axis, making the face exceptionally clean




I was attracted by the enamel dial and Roman indices, plus the differently colored hands for easy reading..




I also like the onion-shaped crown



The watch carries the Calibre IV movement, inspired by pocket watches. Note

- the extra-long coloumn wheel on top of the crown wheel

- the curved levers

- the large (200 teeth) wheel

- the two-layered coupling wheels, one for the seconds hand and one for the minutes hand















As usual, I will end this post with a wrist shot, but would add that the 44 mm diameter platinum case makes the watch feel very substantial on the wrist.



One passing note - I understand Lange & Heyne recently introduced a black dial with rose gold hands for this model, which looks very interesting in pictures. I await ernestly to see this version in the flesh.
 
Hope you enjoyed the post, the mug shots notwithstanding smile Ogygia, where are you?
 
Sam


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Hororgasm
Aug 3, 2013

And you are spot on the Tudors...wonderful inexpensive pieces, with lots of appeal. The JLCs not my cup of tea, but the Lang and Heyes are WOWWWWWW. Thanks for sharing them Best, Horo

SM
small-luxury-world
Aug 3, 2013

and probably the nicest watch from Lang & Heyne. Congrats! L&H: Yes, the total production is about 40 pieces per year and their level of in-house production is amazing, even compared to very well-known big players. Lot´s of nice "pairs" and the Buben & Zörweg box isn´t bad either. Oliver

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jporos
Aug 3, 2013

Could easily see wearing them 80% of the time.

SA
samwan
Aug 3, 2013

I thought it might be big but as it turns out, is just about the right size. It is everything I want a watch to be - , platinum case, a fabulous movement, enamel dial, Roman indices, single button and simple layout etc. BTW, the container is a travel case (holding just two watches) given to me as a present by my dealer in Europe. Love it too. Best Sam

SA
samwan
Aug 3, 2013

Glad you like the brand too. PS - I am still agonizing over the misfortune of missing your grand function. Best Sam

SM
small-luxury-world
Aug 3, 2013

... (the travecase I) by an European dealer as well :-) Best, Oliver

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