{"product_id":"a-lange-and-sohne-langematik-perpetual-calendar-as12177","title":"A. Lange \u0026 Söhne Langematik Perpetual Calendar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is part of our First Look collection—your early access window into upcoming arrivals before they officially launch on the site. If you’d like more details or wish to reserve this watch ahead of the public release, simply click the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:firstlook@analogshift.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInquire for Priority Access\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e button at the top of the page, complete the short form, and a member of our team will reach out shortly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn in 1815, Ferdinand Adolph Lange received a rigorous education at the hands of nurses and governesses. At 15 he became a student at the Saxon Technical school in Dresden. Next, he pursued training under Johann Christian Friedrich Gutkaes, Sr, royal clockmaker to the King of Saxony. In 1846 he and his brother-in-law formed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/a-lange-sohne\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, today one of the best watchmaking marques in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLange’s use of precision tools and instruments allowed the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emanufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to attain a level of precision that was heretofore unknown. After his death in 1878, his sons Richard and Emil would carry on his legacy. However, the Soviet occupation of East Germany at the end of the Second World War saw an end to A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFollowing Reunification in the 1990s, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emanufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e made its triumphant return. At the helm of the company was another Lange, Ferdinand’s great-grandson Walter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Lange 1815 Chronograph, Grand Lange 1 and the Datograph Double Split are among the gems in the brand’s catalog. But like many other established brands, there are certain, overlooked diamonds in the rough. Maybe it’s because it was simply ahead of its time, or because its strong character was a diversion from the typical Lange aesthetic, but the A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne Langematik Perpetual Calendar took some time to sink in. Nowadays, it's a certified classic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntroduced in 2001, the the Langematik Perpetual was first made available in platinum and yellow gold cases. This particular Langematik Perpetual is fashioned from yellow gold with the classic signature layout this reference is most recognizable for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe argente silver dial features an array of familiar Saxonia design cues, including a set of applied ‘Roman’ indices, a ‘digital’ date display at 12 o’clock, a moonphase aperture and running seconds display at 6 o’clock, and a pair of perpetual calendar subsidiary registers with a matching, luminous ‘lance’ handset. This piece also comes with a convenient pusher on the left side of the case that advances all functions by a single day per press. That way if your perpetual hasn't been worn in a few days, it's easy to get back on track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFitted to a signed black alligator strap with a signed, yellow gold pin buckle, it packs Lange's ingenious, automatic Calibre L922.1 movement within — which is thankfully visible through a sapphire display caseback. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a horological work of art, a technical marvel, and an ultra-functional machine, then you’ve come to the right place!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. Lange \u0026 Söhne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43450953793623,"sku":"40993179","price":58950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12177_40993179_A.LANGE_SOHNE_LANGEMATIKPERPETUAL_310.021-1_fa008941-7742-4fed-b206-e7702ec2745f.jpg?v=1779213128","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/a-lange-and-sohne-langematik-perpetual-calendar-as12177","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}