A. Lange & SöhneLangematik Perpetual

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KEY FACTS

• When released in 2001, the A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual Calendar underlined the German brand’s reputation for prestige, outstanding quality, and innovation
• The perpetual calendar is nothing new in the world of watchmaking, yet the Glashütte-based haute horologists have taken the complication to another level by combining it with its large, ‘Outsize Date’ function
• This technical concept takes the durations of the months and all leap years into account meaning that if fully-wound at all times, the watch will not require a manual correction until the year 2100
• The oversized date, day, month, perpetual calendar, leap year, and moonphase complications are part of A. Lange & Söhne’s automatic calibre L922.1 featuring the brand’s patented ‘zero reset’ function and a centre rotor crafted from solid 21K yellow gold and platinum
• Calibre L922.1 has a 46-hour power reserve
• At 38.5mm across, the 18K yellow gold case is paired with a solid silver dial
• A. Lange & Söhne’s use of precious metals extends to the moon phase display, which is also crafted from solid gold
• The watch was also upgraded with a 18K yellow gold double deployment clasp when originally purchased.
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• Serviced in 2022, the watch is presented with its A. Lange & Söhne-branded display box, outer packaging, guarantee, and bookletsFurther additions to the set are an intricate working winder, date-adjustment tool, leather A. Lange & Söhne-branded document, and service papers dated 2022
• Graded ‘AA’ for condition by the vendor who reports that the watch is in perfect working order following its service

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