Launched at the beginning of this year at SIHH, the name of the new A. Lange Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds says it all. The watchmaker from Saxony added this latest model to a series developed by A. Lange Söhne in 2006, wherein an integrated jumping mechanism facilitates the display of time in strict one-second intervals.
By Pooja Agarwal Launched at the beginning of this year at SIHH, the name of the new A. Lange Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds says it all. The watchmaker from Saxony added this latest model to a series developed by A. Lange Söhne in 2006, wherein an integrated jumping mechanism facilitates the display of time in strict one-second intervals.
The Richard Lange Jumping Seconds in Platinum is distinguished by the clever combination of two mechanisms that functionally complement each other: A one-second constant-force escapement which guarantees ultimate precision, and the jumping mechanism that allows for clear legibility of the time; advancing the large seconds hand by precisely 60 steps per minute. Synchronization of the watch is quick and easy thanks to the ZERO-RESET mechanism, wherein pulling of the crown tells the seconds hand to jump to the zero position.
The rhodié-coloured regulator dial sets a grand stage for the jumping seconds. The large circle at the top dominates, drawing attention to the seconds sub-dial. Beneath it, circles on either sides, indicate the hours and minutes. Where these two circles intersect, a triangular shaped aperture serves as a prompt to rewind the watch by turning red, 10 hours before the power reserve is depleted.
Moderately sized with a diameter of 39.9 millimeters, the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds sits confidently on the wrist, with its prominent regulator dial. Beyond it’s superior legibility, and sophisticated mechanical elements, the all-new timepiece by A. Lange Söhne is completed with the distinct ‘Lange Look’, even when seen from afar, it’s a dressy watch.
The Lange in-house calibre L094.1, can be admired through a sapphire crystal caseback. Hand-wound, the movement is crafted to the most exacting quality standards of the German watchmaker, including the constant-force escapement with remontoir spring, which is made in-house. Hand-decorated, the piece is a pleasure to behold, and boasts a power reserve of 42 hours when fully wound.
The sophisticated watch face is complemented by a Black hand stitched strap crafted from alligator leather. The A. Lange Söhne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds is limited to 100 timepieces worldwide.
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