A stunning photography of the new watch collection by A. Lange & Söhne on rocks and minerals

Company A. Lange & Söhne presents you attention the stunning photography of the new watch collection by A. Lange & Söhne on rocks and minerals mined in the interior of the Ore Mountains of Saxony. This project has become a symbol of continuous connection time - the Middle Ages, when were born the culture and well-being of the region and contemporary fine watchmaking in Saxony of the XXI century.
The base of the exhibition is a geological collection of Technical University of Freiberg Saxony. The exhibition Terra mineralia («Earth Minerals") in the museum of the castle Freudenstein, opened in 2008 - the largest and most beautiful collection of minerals in Germany. From rocks and minerals mined in the Ore Mountains, talented artists created works of art for the Saxon Electors.

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Lange on the Rocks – Part 1: New models 2012

LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR on serpentinite

The LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR, launched in January 2012, combines two classic complications in the expressive LANGE 1 design: a perpetual calendar and a tourbillon with patented stop seconds. The serpentinite from Zöblitz in the Ore Mountains is characterised by snake-like patterns and interesting shades of colour ranging from black to green to red. A large number of works of art made of garnet serpentinite from Zöblitz, which contains black garnet inclusions, were  created for the court of Saxon Sovreign Electors from the 16th to 19th century.

LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR on serpentinite

LANGE 1 TIME ZONE on agate

With an innovative home and time zone display as well as a city ring the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE is the perfect companion for frequent flyers and cosmopolitans. Agate has been appreciated since ancient times as a semi-precious stone. There are significant deposits only a few kilometres from the Lange manufactory, which had already been discovered at the beginning of the 18th century. They have a special feature: the stone has been crushed through movements in the Earth’s crust and is therefore described as ruin agate.

LANGE 1 TIME ZONE on agate

DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN on topaz

The DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN in a platinum case enlarged to a diameter of 41 millimetres offers a power reserve extended to 60 hours, which is clearly displayed by the UP/DOWN indicator at 6 o’clock. Topaz from the Ore Mountains is sometimes also described as a “Saxon diamond”, as it sparkles so much when smoothed. Stones with topaz were discovered in Altenberg close to Glashütte when excavating for tin in the 1960s and they are the only ones in the world in this size and formation. However, they are not suitable for making jewellery because of the numerous cracks.

DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN on topaz

GRAND LANGE 1 on zinnwaldite

Elegant proportions characterise the appearance of the GRAND LANGE 1, which was presented for the first time in January 2012 with altered dimensions and a new inner life. The shiny, silvery zinnwaldite contains lithium, which is used in a variety of ways in modern technology. Once again searches are underway for this raw material in the Ore Mountains. Lithium has the lowest density of the solid elements. The zinnwaldite which was formed during a magmatic phase is surrounded by light feldspar.

GRAND LANGE 1 on zinnwaldite

SAXONIA THIN on zinnwaldite

With a height of only 5.9 millimetres, the SAXONIA THIN is the thinnest watch ever crafted by the traditional Saxon watchmaker. It has also been available in white gold since 2012. The SAXONIA THIN was also photographed on zinnwaldite.

SAXONIA THIN on zinnwaldite

Lange on the Rocks – Part 2: LANGE 1 Family

LANGE 1 on amethyst

The LANGE 1 is no more and no less than the modern successor to previous masterpieces from A. Lange & Söhne. It has been the cornerstone for the successful comeback of the traditional brand since 1994. Magical powers were ascribed to amethyst owing to its violet colour. It was supposed to protect against the intoxicating effects of wine when worn as a charm. It has been excavated in the Ore Mountains since the 16th century and used to make jewellery.

LANGE 1 on amethyst

LANGE 1 MOONPHASE on serpentinite

The watchmaking charm of the LANGE 1 MOONPHASE lies in the continuous movement and therefore realistic display of the waxing and waning moon. The serpentinite from Zöblitz in the Ore Mountains is characterised by snake-like patterns and interesting shades of colour ranging from black to green to red. A large number of works of art made of garnet serpentinite from Zöblitz, which contains black garnet inclusions, were created for the court of Saxon Sovreign Electors from the 16th to 19th century.

LANGE 1 MOONPHASE on serpentinite

LANGE 1 DAYMATIC on silver ore

With the first self-winding mechanism in a LANGE 1 introduced in 2010, the LANGE 1 DAYMATIC represents another chapter in the success story of the most wellknown watch family from A. Lange & Söhne. This seam with silver was found in the Himmelsfürst mine in Brand-Erbisdorf. It was formerly the most important silver mine in the Ore Mountains. As early as 1168 the first silver ore was found in the region around Freiberg, but mining ended for the time being in 1968. Approximately ten grams of the revered precious metal can be obtained from one kilogram of Saxon silver ore.

LANGE 1 DAYMATIC on silver ore

LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR on topaz

The LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR, launched in January 2012, combines two classic complications in the expressive LANGE 1 design: a perpetual calendar and a tourbillon with patented stop seconds. Topaz from the Ore Mountains is sometimes also described as a “Saxon diamond”, as it sparkles so much when smoothed. Stones with topaz were discovered in  Altenberg close to Glashütte when excavating for tin in the 1960s and they are the only ones in the world in this size and formation. However, they are not suitable for making jewellery because of the numerous cracks.

LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR on topaz

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