A. Lange & Söhne Complications: New Year Overview
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A. Lange & Söhne Complications: New Year Overview

By Rhyzen · Jan 1, 2022 · 25 replies
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Rhyzen, a respected voice in the WatchProSite community, ushers in the new year by showcasing two horological masterpieces from A. Lange & Söhne and Patek Philippe. His post not only captures the essence of luxury watch collecting but also sparks an insightful discussion on the intricate mechanics of a specific complication. This article delves into the community's shared expertise, particularly regarding the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual's unique leap year indicator.



No prize for guessing which one I chose to cross the year over with....






The Patek had started to protest, so I must at least grant it some wrist time given it's the new year wink....





May your 2022 be blessed with good health, happiness, and of course beautiful watches on your wrists!

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DI
diracpoint
Jan 1, 2022

And perfect choices for the occasion! Quick question - Can you explain how the year indicator on the dato perpetual works? It should be pointing at "2", right? Or, does it go there in Feb? Thanks!

RH
Rhyzen
Jan 1, 2022

Visualise the leap year indicator of the Datograph Perpetual as being divided into four zones, with each commencing at the halfway mark to the indicated year. Using today as an example: as we have just entered the second year after the leap year, the indicator falls exactly between the "1" and "2" mark. It will fall on "2" when it hits the middle of the year. Of course, this preceding discussion explains it way better than I could!

RH
Rhyzen
Jan 1, 2022

It's a pleasure having them for the New Year!

RH
Rhyzen
Jan 1, 2022

Indeed, I've always felt that the 5960A is better suited with a strap. I'm partial to white straps for this one.

RH
Rhyzen
Jan 1, 2022

Here's wishing you the best of health and happiness in 2022 as well!

RH
Rhyzen
Jan 2, 2022

Glad to be able to start the year smoothly!

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