Ref. 140.032An elegant and rare pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, digital time display and power reserve indication
Manufacturer: A. Lange & Söhne Year: Circa 2013 Reference No: 140.032 Movement No: 84’702 Case No: 196’814 Model Name: Zeitwerk Material: 18K pink gold Calibre: Manual, cal. L043.1, 68 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne pin buckle Dimensions: 42mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed , - The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk is an exemplar of the Saxon manufacture’s technical ingenuity and design mastery. Initially launched in 2009 in pink gold, yellow gold, white gold and platinum – the latter as a limited edition – the Zeitwerk has become as emblematic of Lange as the Lange 1 or the Datograph. The introduction of the digital jumping hours and minutes display builds upon a 19th century patent by Josef Pallweber, though his concept displayed hours and minutes vertically rather than horizontally. Despite its apparent simplicity, the Zeitwerk’s time display mechanism is remarkably complex, requiring tremendous creativity to develop. - The bold “time bridge” framing the hour and minute apertures is crafted from solid German silver. The dial is a masterclass in balance, with the semicircular power reserve display at 12 o’clock counterpoised by the subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Of note, the left side of the time bridge is secured by a screw, whilst the right side rotates on a jewel bearing, as the bridge is integrated into the movement. The stunning cal. L043.1 features a constant force escapement, lavishly finished with free-sprung Glashütte ribbing, mirror-polishing and delicate anglage. Since its debut, Lange has expanded the Zeitwerk family to incorporate chiming complications and additional functions. - Epitomizing A. Lange & Söhne’s fusion of mechanical mastery and minimalist design, the Zeitwerk has secured its place as a 21st century icon of German watchmaking excellence. This well-preserved example in 18K pink gold offers an opportunity to acquire a landmark A. Lange & Söhne reference that shaped their modern collection., Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.
