A. Lange & Sohne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE Edition

 A. Lange & Sohne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE Gold Limited Edition 2020

LANGE 1 TIME ZONE - Time-zone watch
with new manufacture calibre

The LANGE 1 TIME ZONE indicates the time at home and in another time zone at a glance. Fifteen years after its launch, it has now been endowed with a new manufacture calibre. Ring-shaped day/night indicators assure good legibility and the new daylight saving time indication is a useful addition.

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In precision watchmaking, the "second time zone" function is a particularly convenient complication, especially because more and more people travel, work and communicate intercontinentally. For them, A. Lange & Söhne had already introduced a watch with two time zones in 2005. It was based on the Lange 1 and comfortably displayed the time in 24 time zones.

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The new version of the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE combines functionality with eminent legibility and superb craftsmanship. Its personality is characterised by an asymmetric dial with two time displays, an outsize date and a power-reserve indicator. And it retains the switchable city ring that allows convenient setting of the second time zone.

Two times at a glance

In contrast to world time watches, the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE provides the time at home and the time in a second zone at a glance.

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While the larger time circle shows home time, the smaller of the two time circles can be set to a second time zone by adjusting the city ring. When the time is adjusted with the crown, both displayed times are corrected simultaneously.

Ring-shaped day/night indicators

One of the key innovations is that the day/night indicators for home time and zone time, originally displayed with rotating arrow hands, have been shifted to the centres of the two time circles. There, together with the hour hand, they inform the user whether the time indication applies to the first or second half of the day.

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The ring-shaped day/night indicators are not only harmoniously designed, they are also intuitively readable. Featuring blue printed semicircles, the discs rotate once about their axes in 24 hours while the hour hand performs two revolutions in the same period. When it is located in the dial-colour segment, the display spans the period from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on the blue background from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Innovative daylight saving time indication

The new LANGE 1 TIME ZONE has another convenient feature. It is located in a small aperture of the golden arrow applique at 5 o'clock that indicates the reference location for the zone time that has been set.

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If the aperture is red, the respective city has a daylight saving time regime. If standard time applies to the city all year round, the display appears on a bright background. This feature is technically implemented with coding on the underside of the city ring.

Simple change of time zones

A feature retained from the predecessor model is the convenient adjustment of the second time zone based on a switchable city ring with 24 time zones. They were defined in 1884 and are represented by 24 reference locations. When the corrector button at 8 o'clock is pressed, the city ring jumps from west to east by one time zone.

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At the same time, the hour hand in the small subsidiary dial advances by one hour and now indicates the zone time of the city beneath the golden arrow applique that stands for that particular time zone.

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The hands on the large numerals circle can be set to display the time at home or the time in another freely selectable time zone. To simplify the distinction, zone time is indicated with printed Arabic numerals while home time is displayed with gold Roman numeral appliques.

Synchronisation mechanism

The new model also retains the unique synchronisation mechanism that makes it possible to transfer zone time from the smaller to the larger dial. This is useful when – during an extended stay abroad, for instance – the user wishes to swap zone time and main time. If the crown is pulled out to the second position, the times of both zones can be adjusted synchronously.

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But in the process, if the button for setting the second time zone is pressed and held, the hour hand for zone time will stay in its position. Now, the defined new main time can be set independently of zone time. Finally, it may be necessary to correct the outsize date which is connected with main time. This is done with the pusher at 10 o'clock.

New manufacture calibre

With the new manufacture calibre L141.1, all models of the LANGE 1 watch family that were originally based on the calibre L901 are now endowed with new movements.

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The most recent one reflects the experience accrued with the development of 65 calibres so far. In comparison with the predecessor model, the 72-hour power reserve is achieved with only one spring barrel.  

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Further technical details include a classic screw balance and a freely oscillating balance spring crafted in-house and calibrated for a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour.

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Lange-style quality hallmarks such as the three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, screwed gold chatons, blued screws, an elaborate whiplash precision index adjuster as well as hand-engraved balance and intermediate-wheel cocks are visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback.

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The artisanal decoration of the movement, which is assembled twice, reflects A. Lange & Söhne's high standards in every detail.

Three versions 

The dimensions of the new LANGE 1 TIME ZONE remain unchanged. The case has a diameter of 41.9 millimetres and a height of 10.9 millimetres.

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The LANGE 1 TIME ZONE comes in three case/dial combinations: white gold/black, pink gold/argenté, and – in a limited edition of 100 – yellow gold/champagne. 

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Bell & Ross – INSTRUMENT BR03-92 WHITE CAMO Black Ceramic Edition

 Bell & Ross – INSTRUMENT BR03-92 WHITE CAMO  Black Ceramic 42 mm Limited Edition 2020

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A military-inspired watch usually tells a story, that of the men who depend on it on their missions. Bell & Ross has, over time, become a reference in the instrument watch field. Since its inception, the brand has produced exceptional models in its dedicated pursuit of superior performance.

The Phantom concept, released in 2007, and the Commando collection of 2009, fit perfectly into the professional military landscape. The launch of these watches, which are inspired by aeronautical instrumentation, heralded a foray into new territory. These avant-garde timepieces were among the first to use a camouflage coating in a horological setting. Nearly 10 years later- in 2017 - the BR 03-92 BLACK CAMO was successfully added to the series of Bell & Ross camouflage watches.

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For Bell & Ross, it comes natural to draw its inspiration from military codes, and then give them a chic and contemporary interpretation. It only took one small step to transform military camouflage into a refined pattern of the highest elegance.

The new BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO (short for camouflage) completes the Bell & Ross camouflage family.

BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO
WINTERY TRICOLOR CAMOUFLAGE

Camouflage was first used by the army during First World War. Its purpose was to hide or disguise men or objects. Green, khaki, brown, black and grey are the most used colors. The matte treatment of these colors is a mandatory condition imposed by the military. The new BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO showcases an original military-type tricolor coating and introduces a pure color scheme.

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In this new construction, the CAMO pattern dial is adorned with a patchwork of white, dark gray and light gray and finds its inspiration in the world of alpine soldiers’ units. Its case and strap are dressed in matte black. This high-tech timepiece is practically undetectable, especially at night. Its matte-treated colors also avoid the risk of undesirable reflections. This means it can be worn during tailing missions or operations in hostile territory with no risk of detection.

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The upper plate was screen-printed and cut to reveal the lower plate covered with black Super-Luminova® and emitting the color green in the dark. Bell & Ross borrows the technique of serigraphy to design the dial and adapts it to the bracelet. Thus, three serigraphy masks were created - a dark gray - a light gray - and a white one in order to affix it to the calfskin strap.

With the military prints as the starting point, the camouflage of the dial reflects the alpine military uniform. This collection is aimed at the elite units who operate covertly in the highlands, the rocky slopes and the snow-capped summits overlooking the French Alps. Their equipment must be as efficient as undetectable.

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Elite units must be able to read the time easily and accurately during missions. Thus, the BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO retains a perfectly legible display both day and night thanks to the photo luminescent coating on its hands, indices and numerals.
The so-called “CAMO” camouflage has been a classic for many years, giving a chic and vivid effect while preserving its strength. Its colorimetric adaptations are also very appealing and will adapt accordingly to the contemporary street style. 

A HIGH-TECH TIMEPIECE

Driven by a highly accurate Swiss self-winding mechanical movement, the BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO features a date function in a small window between 4 and 5 o’clock. The clean display is based on the brand’s visual signature: large numerals along with baton indices for perfect legibility. The design of the hands is also very distinctive: slender for the minutes and broader for the hours, to avoid any risk of confusion. The four large numerals (3, 6, 9, 12), impressive in both design and size, are also a Bell & Ross classic.

The case of the BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO uses mass-colored ceramic. Wear-resistant and unalterable, this material is second to diamond in terms of hardness. Almost scratch-resistant, ceramic is tougher and lighter than steel. It guarantees remarkable durability, which is indispensable in an instrument used in dangerous military operations. And finally, it is hypoallergenic and heats only slightly, making it very comfortable to wear even in hot weather

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The sandwich type dial is made up of two superposed inserts. The lower one has a black Super-Luminova® coating bearing the numerals and indices. The upper one carries the camouflage pattern. The die cutting for the numerals and indices reveals the black Super-Luminova®. This system guarantees impeccable legibility, both day and night and accentuates the Military style of the watch.

Two standard straps equip this watch. A leather strap that continues the camo colors of the dial, and a black rubber strap.

The BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO is the new link of Bell & Ross’ camouflage family and combines the brand’s core aeronautical and military references. The highly contemporary coating on this military watch makes it one of the most innovative timepieces around. The BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO is perfect for extreme professional situations and for the everyday great street adventures.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: INSTRUMENTS

Model: BR 03-92 WHITE CAMO Black Ceramic Edition

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Ref. BR0392-CG-CE/SCA

Movement
Bell & Ross Automatic mechanical movement:
Calibre BR-CAL.302
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case
42 mm in diameter
Matt black ceramic.
Crystal: sapphire with anti‑reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Two overlapping inserts.
Upper insert with grey and white camouflage pattern,
cut away around the numerals and indices,
revealing the black Super-LumiNova® covering the lower insert.
Hands covered with black Super-LumiNova®.
Strap
Calfskin with grey and white camouflage and black rubber.
Buckle: pin. Satin black PVD* coated steel.

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