A. LANGE & SÖHNE ZEITWERK

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Introduced in 2009, the A. LANGE & SÖHNE ZEITWERK is an exceptional way of showcasing the capabilities of modern watchmaking. The timepiece is a mechanical digital watch showing the time with jumping numerals.

ZEITWERK in pinkgold

For the numerals to advance, the ZEITWERK uses three discs. A patented mainspring barrel provides an impulse that puts the discs in motion and makes them ‘jump’.

It all started with the pocket watch

Using a digital indication to tell the time was popular with pocketwatches in the 1960s before it made its way into wristwatches. This alternative to using markers on a dial is considered by many as esthetically pleasing.

There are several versions of the A. LANGE & SÖHNE ZEITWERK.

ZEITWERK, ref. 142.031 (pinkgold) and 142.025 (platinum), the ZEITWERK DATE, ref. 148.038 (white gold), or the ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER, ref. 147.050F (honeygold), 147.028F (whitegold) and 147.025F (platinum).

ZEITWERK DATE in whitegold

Depending on the version, the ZEITWERK has the following specs:

  • Case size: ZEITWERK - 41.9mm, ZEITWERK DATE and ZEITWERK MINUT REPEATER 44.2mm

  • Crown at 2 o’clock

  • Date complication (ZEITWERK DATE)

  • Minute Repeater (ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER)

  • Power Reserve indicator

  • Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

  • 30m water resistance

  • 60-second subdial

  • Power reserve: ZEITWERK and ZEITWERK DATE - 70hr, ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER - 36hr

  • Leather strap

ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER in whitegold

RECOGNISABLE DESIGN

Easy to identify, the ZEITWERK is an outstanding timepiece. With its unique complication, it is definitely more of an uncommon sight in the world of watches.

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