A. Lange & Söhne - ZEITWERK LUMINOUS "Phantom"
A. Lange & Söhne - ZEITWERK LUMINOUS "Phantom"
A heavy and extremely rare Glashuette wristwatch in near mint condition, with power reserve and digital time display - full set Movm. No. 81543, Ref. 140.035, Cal. L043.3, Case No. 191506, Dimensions 42 mm, circa 2011, Limited 043/100, Origin Deutschland, Original box, Original certificate, Accessories, gold original clasp Case: Platinum, sapphire glass screwed on back. Dial: Black, semi-transparent, power reserve indicator. Movm.: Manual. A. Lange & Söhne’s ZEITWERK model was introduced on the market in 2009 – a fascinating combination of modern craftsmanship with traditional art and beauty. The watch features the distinctive "time bridge" with jumping hour and minute numerals – a design modelled on the famous Five-Minute Clock Johann Friedrich Gutkaes created for the Dresden Semper Opera House. Lange’s typical outsize date also draws its inspiration from Gutkaes' concept. The jumping numerals mechanism of A. Lange & Söhne's ZEITWERK always delivers a precise reading of time because the discs advance instantaneously rather than in the creep mode. It consists of two minute discs and a large hour ring that occupies the entire diameter of the movement. All numerals are identical in size and arranged for natural left-to-right reading. The constant-force escapement assures the steady flow of power to the balance and, every 60 seconds, the precise switching of the numerals. A year after the launch of the ZEITWERK the ZEITWERK LUMINOUS was introduced as the first model of the Lumen range. The biggest challenge was capturing sufficient daylight to make the numerals visible for night reading. As the discs change rapidly (60 seconds for the minute disc, 10 minutes for the decimal figure, etc.) there was no time to recharge the luminous mass. The solution was to use a transparent smoky UV-transparent sapphire crystal. This dial charges the Super-LumiNova luminous material all day long and creates a fascinating glow in the dark. To achieve a harmonious appearance, a black coat covers the nickel silver bridge and creates an exciting contrast particularly at nights when the numerals glow green. This design has led to ZEITWERK LUMINOUS becoming known as the "Phantom". Case: very good. Dial: as new. Movm.: as new, capable of running.
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A. Lange & Söhne - ZEITWERK LUMINOUS "Phantom"
A heavy and extremely rare Glashuette wristwatch in near mint condition, with power reserve and digital time display - full set Movm. No. 81543, Ref. 140.035, Cal. L043.3, Case No. 191506, Dimensions 42 mm, circa 2011, Limited 043/100, Origin Deutschland, Original box, Original certificate, Accessories, gold original clasp Case: Platinum, sapphire glass screwed on back. Dial: Black, semi-transparent, power reserve indicator. Movm.: Manual. A. Lange & Söhne’s ZEITWERK model was introduced on the market in 2009 – a fascinating combination of modern craftsmanship with traditional art and beauty. The watch features the distinctive "time bridge" with jumping hour and minute numerals – a design modelled on the famous Five-Minute Clock Johann Friedrich Gutkaes created for the Dresden Semper Opera House. Lange’s typical outsize date also draws its inspiration from Gutkaes' concept. The jumping numerals mechanism of A. Lange & Söhne's ZEITWERK always delivers a precise reading of time because the discs advance instantaneously rather than in the creep mode. It consists of two minute discs and a large hour ring that occupies the entire diameter of the movement. All numerals are identical in size and arranged for natural left-to-right reading. The constant-force escapement assures the steady flow of power to the balance and, every 60 seconds, the precise switching of the numerals. A year after the launch of the ZEITWERK the ZEITWERK LUMINOUS was introduced as the first model of the Lumen range. The biggest challenge was capturing sufficient daylight to make the numerals visible for night reading. As the discs change rapidly (60 seconds for the minute disc, 10 minutes for the decimal figure, etc.) there was no time to recharge the luminous mass. The solution was to use a transparent smoky UV-transparent sapphire crystal. This dial charges the Super-LumiNova luminous material all day long and creates a fascinating glow in the dark. To achieve a harmonious appearance, a black coat covers the nickel silver bridge and creates an exciting contrast particularly at nights when the numerals glow green. This design has led to ZEITWERK LUMINOUS becoming known as the "Phantom". Case: very good. Dial: as new. Movm.: as new, capable of running.
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