Three Of A. Lange & Söhne's Most Unique Innovations Come Together

Three of A. Lange & Söhne’s most unique innovations come together in the Zeitwerk Honeygold ‘Lumen’

- Alvin Wong

While it is easy - and utterly justified - to label A. Lange & Söhne as a company that adheres to the classic traditions of fine watchmaking, there are also many instances where the brand has premiered watches that would make one think twice about making such a statement. Case in point: the introduction of the Zeitwerk in 2009, a watch, though inspired by a historical clock, that is so imaginative and capricious in concept and execution, that it looks even today to be ahead of its time.

Miles away from the assured stateliness of collections like the Lange 1, 1815 and Saxonia, the Zeitwerk bears noticeable heft and contemporary presence. This is thanks to its most unusual display that indicates the time with horizontally aligned numbers. Not unlike what you’ll see on a digital watch but only completely driven and coordinated by mechanical components.