A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

KIH · 2012-01-16T06:49:36Z

Explore the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar from SIHH 2012. See early photos, discuss its design, hidden tourbillon, and automatic movement.

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KIH introduces the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, a significant novelty from SIHH 2012. This post offers an early look at a highly anticipated timepiece, providing details and images for those unable to attend the event directly. KIH's initiative ensures that enthusiasts worldwide, especially in regions with delayed access to official releases, can engage with Lange's latest masterpiece.

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For those who are not or cannot be at SIHH. Neither am I

Here are some photos of the apparently Lange's top-of-the-line Novelty of this year.
Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar.

I assume that many of you can see these photos and press release via Lange's web site, but for unknown reason, some countries including Japan cannot see it - the server that serves those regions are replicated from the main server with one day delay. I got these from other source

Here you go.

PT is LE of 100. Also available in PG
Size=41.9mm

Month indicator is in the inner bezel.

Caliber is based on Daymatik's and automatic tourbillon. Yes, you read it right, AUTOMATIC.
Power reserve=50 hours.

Other novelties will appear here sooner or later, but thought you would like to see the top of the line first.

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-01-16 07:52:56

Key Points from the Discussion

The legibility of the day, month, and leap year indicators is a notable improvement over previous Datograph and Langematik perpetuals, successfully retaining the Lange 1's aesthetic despite added complications.
The inclusion of a hidden tourbillon and an automatic movement in this Lange 1 model is surprising to some collectors, who question its necessity and potential impact on thickness, suggesting it deviates from Lange's traditional path.
The month indicator positioned around the rim evokes a design sensibility reminiscent of F.P. Journe, leading to a discussion about whether Lange is adopting design cues from other independent watchmakers.
Despite the tourbillon being visible only from the case back, it is still considered the 'front' of the tourbillon, as the escapement wheel is positioned beneath the balance wheel.
The original poster highlights an issue with regional server delays, where some countries, including Japan, experience a one-day lag in accessing new releases from Lange's official website.
Initial reactions to the design are mixed, with some finding it 'uninspiring' or 'busy' and expressing a preference for seeing the watch in person before forming a final opinion.

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Le Monde Edmond

Jan 16, 2012

Thank you Ken! I live in Zurich and on Lange's website this is not yet available. So you get it first on Purist! You are just perfect with your timing! And made my day a little more special. Thank you. Edmond

KIH

Jan 16, 2012

... different server than EUR or US. And EUR/US can access the up-to-date, real time updated server, while the region like us (including Japan and your country) access the server which has not been replicated yet. Lange should do something about this!! It is just not fair :-( Ken This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-01-16 07:22:17

moc

Jan 16, 2012

Thanks for the file,appreciate it but,,,don t know what to say really,without jumping to quick conclusions(I ve learned that!),I find the design quite uninspiring,busy and a bit all over the place.Technically nothing to say Lange at its best even if I am not a fan of automatic tourbillons(apart from GP 3GB!). Need to see it first. Mo

Le Monde Edmond

Jan 16, 2012

Dear Mo, We both agree on this: The ultimate automatic tourbillon will always be the GP 3 bridge. Its a timeless icon in my point of view. Happy New Year to you! Edmond

BluNotte

Jan 16, 2012

If that dreadful rotor was absent! And a hidden tourbillon! Following someone i guess! Stephen

moc

Jan 16, 2012

how couldn t you agree! Noone can stay indifferent to the 3GB!As you well know.... Mo

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