A. Lange & Söhne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE Concorso d’Edition 2016

A. Lange & Söhne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE “Concorso d’Edition” 2016

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A. Lange & Söhne at the Concorso d’Eleganza 2016

For the fifth time now, A. Lange & Söhne is taking part in the parade of automotive works of art on Lake Como. This year's motto of the prestigious competition for classic automobiles and futuristic concept cars is 'Back to the future – the journey continues'. Once again, the winner in the 'Best of show' category will be presented with a unique LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition'.

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The elite in classic automotive engineering is reconvening on Lake Como from 20 to 22 May. Splendid vintage cars with fascinating backstories will be vying for the favour of the jury and the spectators in eight categories. A. Lange & Söhne has sponsored the elegance competition since 2012; it is considered to be one of the most traditional and significant events of its kind.

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Every car recounts its own exciting story in the rambling park of the Villa d'Este. The 1952 Pegaso Cupula is one of them.

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Last year, it won the prize for the most stunning design. As extravagant as they are rare, Spanish-made Pegaso coupés continue to impress aficionados with their intrepid combination of colour, finesse of form and technology.

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This year, in the category 'Daring to be different – designs that pushed the envelope', the show will highlight examples of particularly bold, often controversially debated and yet decidedly trailblazing innovations in the domains of design and technology.

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If the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition' – created especially for the Concorso – were a car, it would rank among the favourites in this category.

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The prominent asymmetric dial of the LANGE 1 startled the world when it had its debut in 1994, making the reborn A. Lange & Söhne brand famous overnight.

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The innovative home-time and time-zone display expresses the mechanical prowess with which the manufactory continues to thrill watch enthusiasts and collectors. The hand-engraved caseback of the special-edition model in white gold features the Concorso's coat of arms.

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On the city ring, Como stands for Central European Time. Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid will personally present the winner of the 'Best of show' category with the unique timepiece on the occasion of the awards ceremony on 22 May.

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Technical Specifications

Model: LANGE 1 TIME ZONE

Case versions:

 Reference №: 116.039 White Gold  (Back: Open)
 Reference №: 116.049 White Gold  (Back: Hunter)
 Reference №: 116.021 Yellow Gold
 Reference №: 116.025 Platinum
 Reference №: 116.032 Pink Gold

Movement:
Lange manufacture caliber:  L031.1
Number of parts movement/jewels:   417/54
Escapement:   Lever escapement
Movement measures:
Diameter: 34.1 millimeters,
Height: 6.65 millimeters
Oscillator: 
Shock-proofed glucydur screw balance,
Nivarox balance spring with a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour,
whiplash precision index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism
Power reserve:   More than 72 hours when fully wound
Functions: 
Home time coupled with outsize date.
Zone time with city ring.
Separate day/night indicators for home and zone time.
Subsidiary seconds dial. UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator.
Stop-seconds mechanism.
Case measures:
Diameter: 41.9 millimeters,
Height: 11.0 millimeters
Strap:
Hand-sewn alligator leather strap.

Case versions:
Platinum, pink gold, yellow gold, white gold

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HYSEK – FURTIF Skeleton Tourbillon Limited Edition

HYSEK – FURTIF Skeleton Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

SQUARING THE SKELETON, HYSEK-STYLE

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In Brief:
For almost ten years now, Hysek has been concocting a new form of watchmaking art – ultra skeletonisation. Unlike conventional methods, this is not simply openwork, or an engraved movement, but a complete structural redesign. The new version of the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon, the first example of which appeared in 2008, takes this art a step further.
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The art of ultra skeletonisation, devised by Hysek, initially focused on combining a tourbillon with skeletoning: outstanding examples include the Verdict Skeleton Double Tourbillon and IO Skeleton  Tourbillon lines, in 2014.


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However, the foundations of the art were first laid by the Furtif collection. As early as 2008, a first Skeleton Tourbillon model revealed the central themes of what was to become one of Hysek’s style hallmarks: displaying the entire anatomy of its manufacture calibres, creating the impression of a movement driven by little more than a few gears. Rather than laying bare an existing movement, the idea was to start from scratch and devise a calibre destined from the outset to be revealed in full.

Furtive beauty

Today, the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon has been reborn, with a new version pushing the boundaries of the concept still further. It’s one of the delightful paradoxes of the Hysek manufacture, and at the same time its great strength: each timepiece is designed to be a crowning achievement – and yet a few years later, it is redesigned and made still better.

The Furtif features a 44 mm square case and bevelled sapphire crystals – hence its name, evocative of fluidity and furtive, fleeting lines. The housing comprises a satin titanium case set between the two sapphire crystals, held in place by a titanium and gold superstructure with characteristic swivel lugs. The use of titanium ensures the complex assembly remains lightweight – and is a fitting showcase for the HW15 manufacture calibre.

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Unashamedly extreme

The Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon presented at Baselworld 2016 includes a number of Hysek developments, taken to extremes never before achieved. Only the barest essentials of the movement are left, with each of the remaining components reduced to its simplest expression.
The Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon therefore boasts everything required by fine watchmaking, and nothing superfluous: a gear train for hours and minutes, a barrel with a 48-hour power reserve, and an escapement in the form of a flying tourbillon. These last two components are positioned at 5 and 11 o’clock respectively, locations favoured by Hysek for the resulting aesthetic balance of the watch face.

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And that face is none other than the movement itself, set between two sapphire crystals. These crystals are excruciatingly difficult to machine, due to the bevelled edges on each side, and must be drilled through to be secured to the case. This exercise is all the more delicate because of their thickness, adopted by Hysek so as to offer a curved profile that fits snugly on the wrist.

Creative fine watchmaking

Indeed, the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon turns out to be complex on many different levels. The case alone comprises 28 components, all hand-finished in accordance with one of two options (rose gold or anthracite PVD), both offering aesthetic harmony with the deep anthracite grey of the movement bridges.
The movement in question boasts 172 components, individually designed and skeletonised to ensure they exude quintessential balance, both functionally and visually. The bevelling, in particular on the many angles, is an outstanding feat of fine watchmaking finishing.

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The rotating parts, gear train and tourbillon wheel feature a rose gold finish, creating a constant interplay with the light passing through the case. To further enhance this effect, the rear sapphire crystal has received fine metallic sunburst detailing, naturally reflecting light throughout the entire movement. The overall effect is that of a Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon calibre – suspended in mid-air.

The Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon will be produced in a very exclusive collection of just thirty watches, each sporting a black alligator strap, firmly secured to the case with Hysek’s proprietary swivel lugs.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: 44 mm FURTIF Skeleton Tourbillon limited Edition

MOVEMENT
Hysek Calibre HW15
Manual winding mechanical movement
Skeleton flying tourbillon
Hour & minute
172 components
17 jewels
Autonomy 48h ± 3h
Frequency 28’800 VpH
CASE
Size L44mm x H 51mm x W14mm
Square case in rose gold and titanium treated black PVD
Square bevelled sapphire glass with anti-reflection treatment, screwed on the case
Sapphire crystal back with metalized sunburst decoration
Swivel lugs
Water resistance 30 meters
STRAP
Alligator bracelet
Hysek fold-over buckle

Limited edition 30 pieces

§  Price under request
Product Year: 2016

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Chemin de la Vignette 1  
CH-1167 Lussy-sur-Morges  
Phone +41 21 804 90 90
Fax +41 21 803 19 29
marketing@hysek.com
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