Lang & Heyne Georg with Caliber VIII

Ornatus-Mundi · 2017-03-16T09:19:06Z

Discover the Lang & Heyne Georg at BaselWorld 2017, featuring a new rectangular case and the innovative Caliber VIII movement. Explore its unique design and craftsmanship.

Ornatus-Mundi

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Ornatus-Mundi introduces the Lang & Heyne Georg, a new rectangular timepiece unveiled at BaselWorld 2017, named after Saxon Count Georg. This post highlights the watch's distinctive design, emphasizing its 'rehabilitation of lines and edges,' and showcases the equally innovative new Caliber VIII movement, a testament to independent German watchmaking.

Exciting news from Dresden: independent manufacturer Lang & Heyne just presented their newest creation Georg , named after Saxon Count Georg (nicknamed 'the Bearded'), who - as legend has it - grew a beard to mourn his late wife. L&H's 'Georg' is meant as a statement for the 'rehabilitation of lines and edges', and is driven by an equally new and idiosyncratically beautiful new movement Caliber VIII:

The new timepiece has an enamel face with large eccentric seconds dial and new (to L&H) lancette hands. Its clothed in an elaborate and new (to L&H) rectangular case shape which abounds in edges, surfaces and structures. It is slightly domed on the backside to ensure supple fit to the wrist.

Equally interesting is the new movement Caliber VIII, a truly openworked piece with superbly polished rounded bridges in stainless steel and indivudually polished jewel countersinks. Its architecture gives the word 'movement plate' back its original meaning:

Initially, Georg comes in three versions (from left to right): Platinum (blue hands, €39.000), white gold (rosé gold hands, €31.500) and red gold (rosé gold hands, €29.940):

Wow, an appointment I am really looking forward to...

More in a few days!

Cheers,
Magnus

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite a personal preference against square/rectangular watches, the Lang & Heyne Georg's design, particularly the extended seconds dial and the movement, is highly praised.
The new Caliber VIII movement is lauded for its openworked design, polished rounded bridges in stainless steel, and individually polished jewel countersinks, offering a fresh take on Saxon aesthetics.
The intermediate lugs, which were not favored on Lang & Heyne's round models, are noted as being well-suited and good-looking on the new square case.
The movement is considered more beautiful than previous Lang & Heyne movements, and the dial is noted for its captivating quality.
The watch's offset dial is a point of initial uncertainty for some, but they express willingness to be convinced by its unique aesthetic.
The rise of independent German watchmakers is highlighted, with a mention of Moritz Grossmann also adding enamel dials to its collection.

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alphabeta81

Mar 16, 2017

One of the most interesting and beautiful movements I have seen in a non-round case in a long time!

ChristianDK

Mar 16, 2017

And the case design. Good work from this small manufacture.

Thevenin

Mar 16, 2017

resembling the ultimate sophistication of simplicity. Interesting dial. www.youtube.com

Esharp

Mar 16, 2017

This is really quite something - kudos to L&H. Gorgeous movement. I'm not quite sure yet about the offset dial, but I am very willing to be convinced! Best E.

TheMadDruid

Mar 16, 2017

More beautiful than his prior movements. And the dial draws you in. Interesting that Moritz Grossmann is adding an enamel dial to its collection as well. This is a great time for independent German watchmakers.

jack johnson

Mar 16, 2017

I am smitten by this beauty (and already send an inquiry regarding the possibility to place an order).

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