Introducing Luxury Watch Parts: "Movement" Variations - A. Lange & Söhne

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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

Cal.L021.1
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L021.1”
- The first A. Lange & Söhne watch to feature a central rotor.
-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.
Representative model
- Lange 1 Daymatic "Ref. 320.021"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/lange1-daymatic-276004/

➁Cal.L021.3

Cal.L021.3
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L021.3”
- Equipped with an in-house automatic movement, this watch is equipped with an innovative 12-month ring, which differs from previous "perpetual calendars" that control the calendar display by a 48-month wheel.
- 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.
Representative model
- Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar "Ref. 345.033"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/lange1-32/

➂Cal.L041.2

Cal.L041.2
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L041.2”
- A newly developed hand-wound movement equipped with a hairspring.
- Uses a three-quarter plate unique to A. Lange & Söhne and is equipped with a stop-second (hack) function.
Representative model
・Richard Lange "Ref. 232.032"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/richard-lange-244409/

➃Cal.L043.9

Cal.L043.9
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L043.9”
- In-house hand-wound movement with digital hour and minute display.
- The mainspring barrel controlled by A. Lange & Söhne's patented "constant-force escapement" provides a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
Representative model
・"Zeitwerk" "Ref.142.031"

*Source: https://www.alange-soehne.com/jp-ja/timepieces/zeitwerk/zeitwerk/zeitwerk-in-18-carat-pink-gold-142-031

⑤Cal.L051.1

Cal.L051.1
Specifications
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 of the “Cal.L051.1”
- Simple in-house three-hand hand-wound movement.
- 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.
Representative model
・"1815" "Ref.235.026"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/1815-315016/

⑥Cal.L093.1

Cal.L093.1
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L093.1”
- In-house hand-wound movement, just 2.9mm thick.
- Uses a three-quarter plate incorporating a ratchet wheel and a crown wheel with a spiraling sunburst pattern .
Representative model
・Saxonia Flach "Ref. 205.086"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/saxonia-thin-328748/

⑦Cal.L095.1

Cal.L095.1
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L095.1”
- In 2012, A. Lange & Söhne produced an in-house manual-winding movement for the Grand Lange 1.
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.
Representative model
・Grand Lange 1 "Ref. 117.028"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/grand-lange1-311548/

⑧Cal.L121.1

Cal.L121.1
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L121.1”
- An in-house hand-wound movement installed in the second generation of the company's signature watch, the Lange 1, which was released in 2015.
- 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.
Representative model
・Lange 1 "Ref. 191.032"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/lange1-361360/

⑨Cal.L155.1 DATOMATIC

Cal.L155.1
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L155.1”
- In-house automatic movement created specifically for the Odysseus.
-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.
Representative model
・"Odysseus" "Ref.363.179"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/odysseus-346054/

⑩Cal.L951.6

Cal.L951.6
Specifications
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
Features of the “Cal.L951.6”
- An in-house hand-wound movement that is highly regarded as the most beautiful chronograph movement in the world.
- Equipped with a precision jumping minute counter that advances the minute counter hand one notch the moment the chronograph second hand reaches 60 seconds.
Representative model
- "Datograph Up/Down" "Ref. 405.035"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/a-lange_and_sohne/datograph-updown-263606/

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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.

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