Today we will be introducing luxury watch parts: "Movement" variations - A. Lange & Söhne .
Luxury watch movements are made by hand by craftsmen combining hundreds of parts, and there are numerous variations, ranging from simple two-hand movements to ultra-complex mechanisms such as perpetual calendars and tourbillons.Moreover, they do not merely perform their functions, but many are finished so beautifully that they are worthy of being called works of art, and many people are impressed by their beauty and consider purchasing one.
Therefore, over several posts, I would like to introduce the main movements of each brand along with their representative models.
This time, we will be introducing the main movements used in A. Lange & Söhne watches. Please enjoy until the end.
Introducing the movement
①Cal.L021.1
| diameter | 31.6mm | thickness | 6.1mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2010 |
| Number of jewels | 67 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date + day of the week display | Power reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
-Unlike the manual winding type, the dial layout has been reversed, and instead of the power reserve display, the day of the week display is located at the 8-10 o'clock position.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/lange1-daymatic-276004/
➁Cal.L021.3
| diameter | 35.8mm | thickness | 8.8mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2021 |
| Number of jewels | 63 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date + day + month + moon phase + day/night indicator | Power reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
- Leap year display at 6 o'clock, moon phase and day/night display on the small second hand at 7 o'clock, and a rotating month display (12-month ring) on the outer edge of the dial.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/lange1-32/
➂Cal.L041.2
| diameter | 30.6mm | thickness | 6.0mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2006 |
| Number of jewels | 26 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 3 needles | Power reserve | Approximately 38 hours |
- Uses a three-quarter plate unique to A. Lange & Söhne and is equipped with a stop-second (hack) function.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/richard-lange-244409/
➃Cal.L043.9
| diameter | 33.6mm | thickness | 9.2mm |
| Frequency | 18,000 vibrations | Year of release | 2021 |
| Number of jewels | 26 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | Hour, minute, and second display + power reserve display | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- The mainspring barrel controlled by A. Lange & Söhne's patented "constant-force escapement" provides a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
*Source: https://www.alange-soehne.com/jp-ja/timepieces/zeitwerk/zeitwerk/zeitwerk-in-18-carat-pink-gold-142-031
⑤Cal.L051.1
| diameter | 30.6mm | thickness | 4.6mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2009 |
| Number of jewels | 23 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 3 needles | Power reserve | Approximately 55 hours |
- Features A. Lange & Söhne's unique three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock, and the traditional Saxony technique of setting screws and rubies in gold chatons.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/1815-315016/
⑥Cal.L093.1
| diameter | 28.0mm | thickness | 2.9mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2011 |
| Number of jewels | 21 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 2 needles | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- Uses a three-quarter plate incorporating a ratchet wheel and a crown wheel with a spiraling sunburst pattern .
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/saxonia-thin-328748/
⑦Cal.L095.1
| diameter | 34.1mm | thickness | 2.9mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | year 2012 |
| Number of jewels | 42 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 3 hands + date + power reserve indicator | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
The twin mainspring barrel has been changed to a single barrel and its diameter has been enlarged, resulting in a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/grand-lange1-311548/
⑧Cal.L121.1
| diameter | 30.6mm | thickness | 5.7mm |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations | Year of release | 2015 |
| Number of jewels | 43 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 3 hands + date + power reserve indicator | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- Equipped with an outsize date display that instantly changes the date, and a function that stops the second hand at the zero position when the power reserve reaches zero.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/lange1-361360/
⑨Cal.L155.1 DATOMATIC
| diameter | 32.9mm | thickness | 6.2mm |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations | Year of release | 2019 |
| Number of jewels | 31 pieces | Drive system | Automatic |
| composition | 3 hands + date + day of the week display | Power reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
-The name "DATOMATIC" is a combination of the date mechanism and automatic winding.
-By adopting a free-sprung balance spring, we have succeeded in improving rate stability and energy efficiency.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/odysseus-346054/
⑩Cal.L951.6
| diameter | 30.6mm | thickness | 7.9mm |
| Frequency | 18,000 vibrations | Year of release | year 2012 |
| Number of jewels | 46 pieces | Drive system | Manual winding |
| composition | 3 hands + chronograph + date + power reserve indicator | Power reserve | Approximately 60 hours |
- Equipped with a precision jumping minute counter that advances the minute counter hand one notch the moment the chronograph second hand reaches 60 seconds.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/datograph-updown-263606/
summary
What did you think.
A. Lange & Söhne is well known for the beautiful design of its movements. Germany, where the brand is based, is a technological powerhouse, and many of its industrial products have achieved top global market shares. The brand's passion for craftsmanship is reflected in its watchmaking, and it continues to produce watches that impress enthusiasts. We can't wait to see what they'll create next. Many of the representative models introduced this time have already been discontinued and cannot be purchased at authorized retailers, so if you're in the area, please stop by Commit Ginza.
Once again, we hope this article helps you find your favorite luxury watch.