A. Lange & Sohne – SAXONIA DATOGRAPH HANDWERKSKUNST 41mm Yellow Gold Edition 2024
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A trailblazing chronograph ‒ supremely finished
Following the relaunch of the brand, A. Lange & Söhne presented their first chronograph, the DATOGRAPH, 25 years ago. In the latest model, the unique alliance of technical complexity and expressive design is enriched with further exceptional elements, created by the artisanal finishers’ hands.
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The limited HANDWERKSKUNST edition boasts rare and exceedingly sophisticated dial and movement decorations.Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
The DATOGRAPH has been a benchmark in chronograph construction since 1999. To commemorate its 25th anniversary, A. Lange & Söhne has presented two fascinating interpretations of this mechanical magnum opus: the DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN in white gold with a blue dial and the DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “Lumen”.
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A rare composition of aesthetic details
The limited-edition DATOGRAPH HANDWERKSKUNST will be launched shortly ‒ a further highlight of the anniversary year. Exclusive decorations accord the unparalleled dial design of the original model an artistic and refined appearance.
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Since
2011, the attribute
“HANDWERKSKUNST” has been used to identify exclusive,
special limited-edition watches whose dials and movements are adorned with particularly elaborate decorations.
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Endless patience, ample experience, a keen eye, a steady hand as well as the absolute commitment to perfect every single detail ‒ these are the finishers’ and engravers’ prerequisites to raise the decorative opulence for which
A. Lange & Söhne is renowned to an inordinately high level.
Tremblage engraving on the dial: magnificent artisanal virtuosity on small surfaces
The black-rhodiumed main dial as well as the rhodiumed, light-grey totalisers of the DATOGRAPH HANDWERKSKUNST feature an ornate tremblage engraving, resulting in a three-dimensional structure with subtle light reflexions. For this technique, the engraver uses a specially crafted lining burin to create a fine-grained surface.
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The challenge presented here is to not only achieve a uniform texture on the smallest of planes but to simultaneously preserve certain dial elements such as the arch brand logo, the minutes and seconds graduations as well as the tachymeter scale.
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Together with the subsidiary dials that were moved downwards slightly and the aperture for the outsize date, they remain clearly visible with their sculpted contours of the relief engraving and contrast crisply against the dark background. In a first step, the edges of the appliques and Roman numerals are chamfered and the surfaces are decorated with straight graining. In a second step that requires great diligence, they are placed on the dial.
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The hands of this
HANDWERKSKUNST edition showcase meticulously executed circumferential chamfers and straight graining.
Black polishing of the chronograph levers ‒ the apex of finissage
The
artisanal virtuosity also manifests itself in every detail of the
lavishly finished manufacture calibre L951.8.
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For example, the finishers
blackpolish the surfaces of the chronograph levers, a particularly
time-consuming and rare technique: it ensures that incident light is
reflected in merely one single direction. Viewed from this perspective
only, the surface of the lever appears to be jet black, yet seen from
all other angles, it has a mirror-like gloss.
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Inspired by historic
pocket watches, the granular surface of the bridges on the three-quarter
plate made of German silver represents the design counterpart of the
tremblage engraving of the dial.
And last but not least, a glance
through the sapphire-crystal caseback reveals the intricacy and
mechanical beauty of the manually wound movement.
Hand-engraved balance cock with a vine motive
The
manual engraving on the balance cock is the most distinctive design
element. This minuscule yet lavishly decorated movement part with its
special filigreed vine pattern sets the DATOGRAPH HANDWERKSKUNST apart.
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Unlike a conventional Lange engraving where the pattern is cut into the
material, for this piece the vine pattern is relief-engraved. Floral
motives have a long-standing tradition at A. Lange & Söhne. They
graced the first precision pocket watches dating back to the fledgling
years of the manufacture in the 19th century. Hence, this
calibre constitutes a significant example of the manufacture’s
competence in chronograph construction as well as its artistic
craftsmanship.
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The
DATOGRAPH HANDWERKSKUNST is
the eighth model of this special edition and features a yellow-gold case
with a diameter of
41.0 millimetres and a height of
13.1 millimetres.
Given the extraordinary amount of artisanal work involved, this
masterpiece is
limited to only
25 watches worldwide.
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This timepiece is
exclusively available at Lange boutiques. Towards the end of August
2024, it will make its debut at Watches & Wonders Shanghai 2024 and
will also be shown during the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court
Palace near London, taking place at approximately the same time. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
“With the DATOGRAPH, our engineers
created a manufacture chronograph as early as 25 years ago that unites
highly sophisticated functions with a balanced dial design,” explains
Anthony de Haas, Director Product Development. “In the DATOGRAPH
HANDWERKSKUNST, the artisanal perfection is raised to an even higher
level. Be it at a glance at the dial or through the sapphire-crystal
caseback – every perspective reveals fascinating details that are
testament to the outstanding prowess of our engravers and finishers.
Manually executed with the highest degree of precision, the decorations
and finishing exhibit aesthetics that no machine in the whole world
could possibly achieve.”
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Technical Specifications
Model: SAXONIA DATOGRAPH HANDWERKSKUNST Yellow Gold Edition
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Ref. 405.048F
Movement
Lange manufacture calibre L951.8, manually wound,
crafted to the most exacting Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand;
precision-adjusted in five positions;
plates and bridges made of untreated German silver; balance cock engraved by hand
Movement dimensionsDiameter: 30.6 millimetres; height: 7.9 millimetres
No. of movement parts 426No. of jewels 43
No. of screwed gold chatons 4Escapement Lever escapement
Oscillation systemShock-resistant balance with eccentric poising weights;
superior-quality balance spring manufactured in-house,
frequency of 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour, precision beat
adjustment system with lateral setscrew and whiplash spring
Power reserve 60 hours when fully wound
FunctionsTime indicated in hours, minutes, and subsidiary seconds dial
with stop seconds; flyback chronograph with precisely jumping
minute counter; outsize date
Operating elementsCrown for winding the watch and setting the time; two
chronograph buttons, one button for rapid correction of the
outsize date
Case750 yellow gold
Case dimensions
Diameter: 41.0 millimetres; height: 13.1 millimetres
Crystal and transparent caseback
Sapphire crystal (Mohs hardness 9)
Dial750 gold, main dial black-rhodiumed and tremblage-engraved;
totalisers rhodiumed and tremblage-engraved
HandsHour and minute hands: 750 gold; subsidiary seconds and
minute counter hands: steel, yellow gold-plated; chrono
seconds hand:steel, yellow gold-plated
StrapHand-stitched alligator leather, dark-brown, grey seam
Our alligator straps fully comply with the CITES regulations: Species – alligator mississippiensis. Extraction method – farmed. CITES Appendix – Appendix II
BuckleDeployant buckle in 750 yellow gold
🔰Limited Edition to only 25 watches, edition number engraving
🔴 Price: upon request 💰
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