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Kong provides an exclusive look into A. Lange & Söhne's blue dial watch presentation in Singapore, an event that uniquely combined horology with a Leica-partnered watch photography workshop. This report captures the synergy between two German leaders in their respective crafts, offering attendees a hands-on experience with both new timepieces and high-end camera equipment. The event showcased the new blue dial Lange 1, Lange 1 Daymatic, Saxonia Automatic, and Saxonia, alongside the limited-edition 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst.
The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar represents a pinnacle of the brand's complicated watchmaking, combining two of horology's most esteemed complications within the classic 1815 collection. This reference integrates a split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar, offering both precision timing and comprehensive calendrical indications in a single, highly refined timepiece. It stands as a testament to Lange's commitment to traditional Saxon watchmaking, emphasizing technical complexity and artisanal finishing.
This particular iteration features a white gold case paired with a solid pink gold dial, often referred to by collectors as 'salmon.' The movement, a manually wound caliber, is characterized by its intricate architecture, including a column-wheel chronograph mechanism and a perpetual calendar module displaying day, date, month, leap year, and moon phase. The case typically measures around 41.9mm in diameter, providing a substantial yet balanced presence on the wrist. The movement is visible through a sapphire case back, showcasing the hand-engraved balance cock and Glashütte ribbing.
For collectors, the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar is highly sought after due to its technical sophistication, limited production numbers, and the aesthetic appeal of its dial and case material combination. Its blend of a rare complication set with Lange's distinctive design language and meticulous finishing positions it as a significant piece within contemporary high horology, appealing to those who value both mechanical ingenuity and understated elegance.
Thank you Kong for the report. Best wishes Alkiro
Magnificent photos with your thorough report of a fun event.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Many of the watch gathering/presentation evidently involved many guests taking shots of the watches... What a great opportunity to educate them taking better photos while potentially selling high end camera gear!!!
stand in for the new Manager whom will be starting soon. Kong
Thanks for viewing Alkiro1. Happy New Year! Kong
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