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Probably Marco’s magnum opus…

 

It will take him many year to complete the 18 pieces. Meanwhile he will create other less complex watches along the lines of the Zweigesicht concept.
A 7 axis Tourbillon within the seven titanium spheres/cages all rotating at different speeds, getting quicker the closer to the balance wheel.
4 barrels power this, plus he had to figure out the geometry and execution of ball bearings for the concentric hour and minute rings with the raised hands.
Brilliant comes to mind.
Not for everyone clearly, it is in rarified territory, but shows his creativity and talent.
I salute this type of independent watchmaking and look forward to seeing the prototype pictured, in person soon. Collectors are better off for these types of watches being built. It keeps the momentum of artisanal independent watchmaking going. His 25+ yrs of experience and dedication to the art and science of Horology is on display for all to see.
Thanks Cozmopak for shining a light on on his work.

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New Watch by Marco Lang

 
By: Cozmopak : March 14th, 2026-15:42
Called The Seven Spheres, and inspired by the alien contraption from the movie Contact. Here is the website explaining the project: https://www.marcolangwatches.com/en/the-seven-spheres/ Thoughts? ...  

Just got the email too

 
By: m2 : March 14th, 2026-15:46
I think it's really cool, but there are other watches on my list I'd want first if spending that much.

I fell like once you wind that watch

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 14th, 2026-16:20
You drop into a different dimension. So cool looking. Edit - funny after looking at the link it is based off the machine in contact. How cool!

OK, my first reaction is, 'W.T.F.!'

 
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : March 14th, 2026-16:40
It took me a while to figure out where and what the minute hand was attached to. It will take me longer than that to understand the motion of those concentric spheres. It's a mechanical marvel, a mix of gyro-turbo and deep space. I don't know the price, b... 

yup..

 
By: m2 : March 14th, 2026-16:43
Both this watch and with Marco's last watch, he's done a good job of making it fresh

Marco Lang is truly the watchmaker that

 
By: Derreck : March 15th, 2026-18:57
fascinates me the most. I am a proud owner of a Lang und Heyne Friedrich III, it was the first watch that I purchased with my money, this one too just fascinates me. I think he is one of the few true watchmakers of our time in the true sense of the word.

Probably Marco’s magnum opus…

 
By: Tim Jackson : March 20th, 2026-19:25
It will take him many year to complete the 18 pieces. Meanwhile he will create other less complex watches along the lines of the Zweigesicht concept. A 7 axis Tourbillon within the seven titanium spheres/cages all rotating at different speeds, getting qui... 

What's the point

 
By: daskapitalism : March 22nd, 2026-23:25
if i have no opportunity to obtain one, its uninteresting to me. i've met Marco, I like him, I have a King Johann which i love. this is nothing against Marco. but this fad of limited editions unavailable to all but a tiny group is actually offensive and d... 

He’s a one man show

 
By: Cozmopak : March 23rd, 2026-04:41
To make 18 highly complicated watches is a huge feat

I understand fully your frustration at what is happening all too often

 
By: Tim Jackson : March 23rd, 2026-20:48
I would like to point out that Marco is perhaps unique in his work, in that he alone is doing all the work, from initial design concept to prototyping to all the traditional hand finishing. His ability to make more than a watch a year is unlikely. On top ... 

I dont get it

 
By: m2 : March 23rd, 2026-23:25
He doesn't play games. I emailed him many times and he's always been polite and replied to me relatively quickly given he's a one man operation. I don't think he is trying to play games at all or anything like that. How many watches can one guy make?