Lang und Heyne Katalog 2013 english

ENGLISH

ProcESSIoN of tHE PrINcES of SaxoNy

tHE tImEPIEcES of LaNG & HEyNE arE bEarING NamES of SaxoN PrINcES aNd kINGS

Dresden

koNrad tHE GrEat HEINrIcH III. tHE ILLuStrIouS frIEdrIcH II. tHE SErIouS

frIEdrIcH III. tHE StrIct

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elegant Investments

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Carillon from porcelain

(Meien in Saxony) in the

Zwinger of Dresden

ELEGaNt INVEStmENtS

LaNG & HEyNE manufactures watches in dresden.

dresden a city rich in history where generations of great personalities managed

to express their pleasurable lifestyle in between state affairs. the magnificence of

their architecture and not least the fabulous works of their artisans represent a

heritage inspiring subsequent generations. through this fascinating amalgamati-

on of science, craftsmanship and creativity unequalled objects of luxury evolved,

including brilliant mechanical marvels of time: WatCHes.

mysterious, yet lucid these symbols of increasing cosmopolitanism are leading us

to the limit of what is technically feasible. by connecting tradition and modernity

Lang & Heyne create unique timepieces beyond mainstream. Wearing a fine

watch from Lang & Heyne proves classic taste, prosperity and above all that

you are a connoisseur. With an excellent sense for quality and the creation of true

value, watch enthusiasts from all over the world appreciate our filigree timepieces.

Imagine the mona Lisa was being created a hundred times. artists are always

idealists. We do not produce we create. our pieces are limited in number because

of the high demand we set on our own work. this demand, masterfully executed

by using valuable materials, ensures that your Lang & Heyne watch is an

investment and collectors item which can be passed on to future generations.

elegant Investments

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time a historic perspective

state art

CoLLeCtIons

MuseuM

tHe MatHeMatIC

PHysICaL CabInet

The MaTheMaTic Physical cabineT houses a world-faMous collecTion

of hisTorical T iMePieces and scienTific insTruMenTs.

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crown portal of the Zwinger in Dresden

tIMe

a HIstorIC PersPeCtIve

orbit clock by eberhard baldewein,

Hans bucher and Hermann Diepel,

manufactured between 1563-1568 for the saxon elector

In 1668 Johann Georg II certified the foundation of dresdens first

independent watchmakers guild, and thereby inaugurated a glorious

tradition. august the Strong, Elector of Saxony and king of Poland, as

well as his son friedrich august II, both famous for their appreciation

of art and sophisticated lifestyles, attracted artisans and craftsmen to

dresden who created SumPtuouS WatcHES, which were genuine

mechanical as well as artistic miracles. Since 1728 these treasures have

been closely guarded in the royal Saxonian Watch cabinet (mathema-

tisch-Physikalischer-Salon) within dresdens famous zwinger building

which today still accommodates one of the worlds most historic and

admired collection of watches.

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the french revolution in 1789 provoked dramatic changes in European

lifestyles. the mechanical content of watches began to overshadow

fancy cases and sumptuous artistry. In Saxony as well, watches turned

gradually into instruments for the precise measurement of time. Period

watchmakers such as khler and Seyffert devoted their careers to deve-

loping technically superior, highly sophisticated pendulum clocks,

chronometers, watches and scientific measuring devices. the precise mo-

vements, presented in cases with-out frills, perfectly reflected the new

values: a type of modesty which still excites collectors and admirers of

precision watches who desire elegance.

Saxonia the first German railway connecting dresden and Leipzig

marked a new phase of mobility for the country. PortabLE WatcHES

to organize time for mans advantage became inseparable companions

for an increasing number of people. only a few were in the privileged

position to afford one of the rare and prestigious pocket watches manu-

factured by a traditional watchmaker from dresden. Some of these rari-

ties originated from friedrich Gutkaes, the court watchmaker. ferdinand

adolph Lange, as his young apprentice, learned the art of watchmaking

prior to the founding of the watchmaking industry in Glashtte.

Precision pendulum clock from

Strasser & Rohde in Glashtte/Dresden ca. 1890

pocket watch in a case of tortoise-shell from

Christ Ehrgott Weise Dresden ca. 1800


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at the beginning of the 20th century, the WrIStWatcH finally began its

triumphal march that continues strongly today. Holding the great masters

of the past centuries in high esteem, the manufactures of fine watches

LaNG & HEyNE dedicates today to the different watch and clock types,

especially the wrist watches.


Model of a pendulum escapement according

to an idea sketch by Galileo Galilei, designed

and manufactured by Marco Lang during

his apprenticeship

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the way from the first vision to the final watch

is long and exhausting sometimes.

However, its a great pleasure for me to manage this way step by step,

to create movements on my own which probably live longer than me.

a pleasure, which I want to share with associates

and watch enthusiasts from all over the world.

Marco Lang

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Portrait LaNG & HEyNE dresden

FaMILy traDItIon oF Lang & Heyne

Model of anchor escapement, created in 1920 by

great-grandmother Martha (Hartding) Lang

MarCo Lang about tHe

CHaLLenge oF WatCHMaKIng

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Portrait LaNG & HEyNE dresden

marco LaNG was born in 1971 as a fifth-generation watchmaker.

In his early childhood he used to look over his fathers shoulder, who

worked as head restorer in the mathematical / Physical cabinet

(mathematisch Physikalischer Salon), housing a world famous collec-

tion of watches and precision instruments.

His early passion for the filigree led him to first of all learn the basics of

metal working. In Glashtte he had served as an apprentice in precision

mechanic for three years. again, in this important historic town, marco

was inevitably inspired by the watch-making tradition. after the Ger-

man reunification marco found his way to Ihno flener, a watch expert

from Northern Germany, where he completed his apprenticeship as a

watchmaker. during his years as an assistant, marco particularly worked

on the production of fine precision pendulum clocks. after seven instruc-

tive years, he returned to dresden with his master certificate where he

built up his own shop as a watch creator and restorer. true to the family

tradition, marco soon made his mark among German watch enthusiasts.

Watchmaker s certificate of

Martha (Hartding) Lang

MarCo Lang

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Portrait Lang & Heyne Dresden

In the beginning of 2001 marco Lang met the talented watchma-

ker apprentice mirko Heyne. as two kindred spirits in watchmaking

they teamed up and founded the manufacture LaNG & HEyNE.

Inspection of the edge polishing

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Just one year later LaNG & HEyNE were able to

present their first watch models august and Johann

at the trade fair in basle and within one week the or-

der book of the little workshop was packed. Even af-

ter the resignation of mirko Heyne in summer 2002

the manufacture LaNG & HEyNE still carries the

name and the spirit of the two gifted watchmakers,

which in the meantime became a synonym for fine

watchmaking in dresden and all over the world.

marco continued on his way as an independent watch

creator. at the end of 2003 he sold his shop in order to

fully concentrate on the creation of his watches.

after a three-year candidature, marco became a

member of the aHcI, the international association

of independent and creative watchmakers. LaNG

& HEyNE is committed to his exclusive club of

outstanding horology. It is an honour to be able to

match the quality, creativity and watchmaking skills

of the very best in the world.

In 2010 LaNG & HEyNE found its new home in

a mansion surrounded by green fields and woods

around dresden. In this tranquil and decelerated

environment marco is working together with his

enthusiastic colleagues. only with his signature on

the certificate each single watch leaves the small

manufacture.

Surely, the watchmakers of LaNG & HEyNE en-

joy the creation of their mechanical pieces of art the

most. and yet it is a pleasure for them to demise their

enthusiasm for traditional watchmaking to connois-

seurs and watch aficionados and share it with them.

In a family environment Marco Lang works together with his enthusiastic associates.

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Chronicles oF Lang & Heyne

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uHrENmaNufaktur LaNG & HEyNE WEISSENbErGEr StraSSE 10 d-01324 drESdEN

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time we dedicate to ...

In our manufactory it takes precious tImE to assemble a timepiece, since

there are no assembly lines. Every single piece evolves and matures carefully

in the hands of our watchmakers, mechanics, refiner or finisher and engra-

vers. With utmost care and down to the smallest detail, they also improve

pieces that have not entirely been made by LaNG & HEyNE so that these

pieces fulfill optically as well as functionally the high demand of LaNG &

HEyNE. the master craftsmen skillfully mounts each movement, piece by

piece, until perfection is reached and the balance starts to oscillate with the

rhythmic pulse of time, precisely ordered.

form and function are combined in this manner with the utmost precision and

harmony until completion. these works of art are created with the philosophy,

which has defined watchmaking in dresden for hundreds of years: meeting

the aesthetic requirements of kings and prominent citizens, and equipped with

absolutely the finest movements. It is not through imitation, but only through

complete understanding and further elaboration of those values and principles

which make every piece from LaNG & HEyNE precious, a treasure represen-

tative of Saxonys watchmaking heritage.

Blueing screwsKirsten Pyka: Measuring the movement and taring the balance

some words about time ...

soMe WorDs about tIMe ...

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Elisabeth Grabe: Mounting the diamond in a gold chaton

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time to take ...

to admire the silky shining enamel dial contrasted with the artfully crafted

hands. time to discover the details of the gleaming, golden precision move-

ment: the rubies set in gold, each chaton individually held by blued steel

screws, the anglesite finished swan-neck fine adjustment polished with

pewter and finally the all important balance equipped with gold weighting

screws and the freely pulsating breguet balance-spring crowned by a spark-

ling diamond.

time to dream ...

and to realize again and again that each piece is a unique work of truly

handcrafted art. Every single part is passed through each of the master

craftsmans skilled hands, one to the other, then carefully examined through

magnifying glasses and, when necessary, perfected until finally it has its

own unique charisma, reflecting ultimate quality.

Kim Djapri: Manual turning of a balance staff


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Kathleen Junitz at the watchmaker bench.

Less is more, even less is exclusive

... they should be distinctive, unique piece which make his owner happy,

said the master watchmaker smiling brightly.

Oscillation celebration tHe CreatIon

oF a neW Lang & Heyne WatCH

In principio erat mens in the beginning was the idea. but to de-velop it you need patience and time to dream about your idea and of

course you also need imagination. all these things come together at

certain times in the day; when I am jogging in the forest or drinking

delicious red wine in the evening or when I am about to doze off to sleep

at night. most of my ideas I keep for many years in my head and like the

mentioned red wine they mature and become even better.

Which shape will be

produced of it?

These bars contain the

future watch parts, we just

have to extract them.

oscillation celebration the creation of a new Lang & Heyne watch

Inspection of the tooth

-system at a profile projector

Sven Meyer arranges the

basics of our fine watches

with modern CNC technics.

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When the time has come I take pencil and paper to organize my thoughts

and ideas and create a concept for a watch. I ask myself some questions: Is now the right time for this watch? Is it possible for us to

make this watch? What will be the biggest challenge for us in the process

of making this watch?

for me designing a watch is like composing music. you start with all the

different components, which are like the notes in music and gradually

you build up to the dial and the movement and the case. as in a symphony,

GoLd PLatING:

all brass parts receive a three micro

fine gold surface after the finish


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everything must be in harmony. years ago the first designs were done on

a sketchpad but today everything starts with construction Soft-ware. I work on the design during the day in our workshop and some-

times in the evening or on weekends sitting on the couch with the baby on

my lap. Little by little all the parts take shape on the computer. Probably

one year passes before I know all 200 parts will work together and the

general idea of the watch is clear in my mind. Now it is getting harder to

keep my ideas about the watch secret because I can hardly wait to finish

the design and make the watch so that I can hold it in my hands.

first comes, lets say, the foundation of the movement, the plates and

bridges. We do several test-millings with the cNc machine until we are

satisfied with the raw bridges and plates. as we manufacture the majority of parts in-house we avoid the time consuming ordering and

delivery process. It pays to do the work this way.

depending on the caliber, the bridges and the plates will be engraved ma-

nually. they also receive a fine polishing and their edges are beveled. be-

fore we do the gold plating the bridges and plates receive a coat of silver.

steP II

Pre-milled wheel

bridge with bars

steP III

fully finished

wheel bridge

steP I

We receive this 3 mm

brass blank cut.

Silver grinding with a stiff-bristled

brush and a mix of fine silver powder,

tartar and common salt


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We rediscovered and enhanced a method used in the 18th century and

known as silver grinding. We apply a mixture of salt and silver to the

brass parts of the movement using a stiff-bristle brush. the result is a

surface that has a grain like fine leather. the surface has brilliance and

contrast called a frosted finish. you cannot achieve this with any other

technology.

the flat parts like lever and springs will be milled from a glued steel plate. after tempering and measuring the parts its time for the main

task of manufacturing: finishing. We carefully prepare all flat surfaces

and all the edges then we bevel and polish them. all this will be done just

as it was one hundred years ago. this is the reason the finishing takes up

to five times as long as the other parts of the manufacturing process.

We also turn parts like shafts and screws, which we do on a lathe under a microscope or manufacture them ourselves from raw components.

We want our screws to be of the same high quality as the other parts of the

watch. to achieve a flat finish for each individual screw we apply, by hand,

a special tin polish. When we talk about finish we are talking about many

things that are barely noticeable by most people. but because we believe

that the finish is so important to the watch we take much more time to

perfect the finish than many other luxury watch manufacturers.


Flat polish of a screw head with

diamantine powder on a tin bar

Polishing the mounted cover

plate before final assembly

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exPLoDeD vIeW CaLIber v

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our in-house production of wheels and pinions includes poli-shing the flanks. Partially we buy several raw pieces in addition. We finish

all pinions extensively with polish and Glashtter cut-in, the arms of the

wheels are beveled, matted and gold-plated. the wheels of the caLIbEr V

are manufactured in solid gold. the winding wheels are given a shiny, double sun-ray finish.

Exceptional for a manufacture: the cases and clasps in different 18-carat gold alloys and platinum are made in-house from raw piece to

this finished one. Goldsmiths accompanies the watchmakers technology.

Since 2006 we produce the specially designed moustache-anchor in gold. the balance made in the LaNG & HEyNE design is provided with a mainspring, of course with a breguet overcoil, to achieve a harmonic oscillation.

When all the pieces are manufactured and finished, the subassem-bly of the prototype follows. that is the real challenge for the watchma-ker. Now, all the pieces have to mesh together, all the jewels and pivots

have to be pressed fit, the wheels have to be adjusted. any problems with

the construction have to be corrected. Some parts may have to be chan-

ged or made in a completely new way. this is also the time when we

fabricate the tools and devices of the series manufacturing.

finally, after all our hard work, we can celebrate the birth of a model but

only when we hear the first tick-tock of the new watch. What a sound and

what a sight! We are all proud. about eighteen months after we started

with our first idea, finally preparation for the tradeshow presentation

begins where we show our new baby to the world.

but first, we have to pay attention to the face. the eroded hands will be filed in the bench vise and engraved under the microscope. follo-

wed by the grinding, the polish, the blueing and the rivet with the hand

collets.

the dial made of enamel or silver receives dial feet and finally the movement can be put in the case. the fine alligator strap and the clasp

complete the watch and we can feel it the first time on our wrist. the rest

of the day we relax, pat each other on the back and sip champagne.

Satisfaction is in the air.

Lets be honest: its still a miracle, isnt it?

Building the prototype of the Caliber V

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Caliber I

Friedrich August I.

Knig Johann

F eatur Ing tHe MoDeL s

Caliber I the movement

the typical three-quarter plate has been state of the art in the building

of fine movements in Saxony since the end of the 19th century. our

caliber I is an honest tribute to that heritage emphasizing typical

elements not only of function, but also of beauty : big shining rubies, set

in gleaming gold chatons, create a balanced contrast to the silver fini-

shed plate. Even the smallest of the stones, the one that holds the lever

anchor is set in a gold chaton, held by deeply blued steel screws.

the meticulous anglesite finishing, polished by hand with pewter, of the

anchor bridge and the balance cock as well as the slit golden screws of the

balance wheel create charming reflections of light. the polishing of the

winding wheels gives the impression of a shining sun. the ultimate in

beauty, however, is the sparkling diamond, crowning the balance.

majestically it is placed on top of the hand engraved balance cock, har-

monizing perfectly with the elegantly swung swan-neck fine adjustment.

the balance spring bent markedly upward in its last winding ensures

smooth pulse of the shock-resistant gold-screw balance wheel. caliber I

is equipped with a second hand stop mechanism, in other words, when

the crown has been pulled out, a spring gently bends itself around the

balance shaft and the second hand stops, hence permitting the watch to

be set accurately to the second.

Precision adjustment with the swanneck spring

Caliber I with plates and bridges made of Mammoth-Ivory (see page 83)

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Caliber I

* Second hand stop mechanism* Winding wheels with double solar finish * moustache-anchor (see page 72)* Engraving plate on customers demand

Diameter

16lines(36.6mm)

FrequenCY

18,000semi-oscillationsperhour

runningtime

46hours

Jewels 19rubies,1diamond

Caliber I the movement

* Shock-resistant gold-screw balance * breguet spring * Swan-neck fine adjustment* Pulsating eccentric second hand

We inscribe individual engravings

for your special dedication.

More information on page 79

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Description of the model Friedrich august I.

FrIeDrICH august I. tHe strong, eLeCtor oF saxony,

august II. KIng oF PoLanD anD granD DuKe oF LItHuanIa

* 12.5.1670 in dresden 1.2.1733 in Warsaw

the reign of friedrich august I, called the Strong, was a unique

and glamourous period for Saxonys politics and culture. the courtly

life was a reflection of the baroque joy of existence and luxury. the

opulently decorated cases of that time are real works of art, con-

taining ticking mechanical marvels.

the model FrIeDrICH august I pays an homage to that

legendary personality. He bestowed his ardent love for art on to subse-

quent generations, is still omnipresent in the beauty and the treasures

of dresden.

Buckle in 18-carat gold

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the watch FrIeDrICH august I delights the mind

through its artistic design. the striking gold case offers

exquisite housing for the fine mechanical movement and the

sapphire glass bottom unveils a fascinating view. chased

hands shaped in the style of Louis xV, crafted from pure gold

deploy their beauty on the enamelled tripartite dial. the elegant

arabic numerals are framed by a red minute indicator.

Crown in massive gold with stamped

initials, crown protection

moVEmENt Manual winding movement Caliber I, 46 hours running time, second hand stop mechanism

caSE

Crafted from 18 ct rose gold, diameter 43,5 mm, sapphire glass on the top and on the bottom,

crocodile leather strap, buckle in 18 ct gold

dIaL

Double sunk enemalled dial with Arabic numerals, shaped Louis XV hands crafted from rose gold, eccentric second hand

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varIatIon Iv

case crafted from 18 ct rose gold,

Spade hands in rose gold

varIatIon vI

case crafted from platinum,

Spade hands in blued steel

varIatIon v

case crafted from 18 ct white gold,


varIatIon III


Louis xV hands in blued steel

varIatIon II

Case crafted from 18 ct white gold,

Louis xV hands in rose gold

varIatIon I




a serial number is assigned to each watch marked both on the dial and on

the movement. this makes every LaNG & HEyNE a unique piece.

black blue brown

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Model Friedrich August I. on a treasure of the

Mathematical Physical Cabinet, destroyed during

the bomb attack on Dresden on 13th February 1945.

Important pocket watches of the watch

collection melted into a reminding sculpture.

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Description of the model Knig Johann

the highly educated and artistically gifted monarch king Johann

(1801-1873) is also known as Philateles friend of truth. making use

of this pseudonym, he not only translated dantes divine comedy

into German, but also created a multitude of own works. king of

Saxony from 1854 on, he struggled for the creation of a united

German state. He examined and renewed numerous aristocratic

rules and lead Saxonys economy as a modest and wise statesman

into a blossoming period of economic development.

* 12.12.1801 in dresden 29.10.1873 in Pillnitz


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the model JoHann pays homage to that profound persona-

lity. Like its name-sake, it concentrates on the essentials, port-

raying timeless elegance. the enamelled bipartite dial with its

well proportioned roman numerals is contrasted with pear-

tipped hands crafted manually. a clear and noble character is

created. the gold case offers a striking housing for the fine

mechanical movement and the sapphire glass bottom unveils

a fascinating view.

Crown in massive gold with stamped

initials, crown protection

moVEmENt Manual winding movement Caliber I, 46 hours running time, second hand stop mechanism

caSE

Crafted from 18 ct white gold, diameter 43.5 mm, sapphire glass on the top and on the bottom,

crocodile leather strap, buckle from 18 ct gold,

dIaL

Simple sunk enamelled dial with roman numerals, spade hands crafted manually from blued steel, eccentric second hand

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varIatIon III



varIatIon II



varIatIon I






black blue brown

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Model Knig Johann on a treasure of the Mathematical Physical Cabinet,

destroyed during the bomb attack on Dresden on 13th February 1945.

Sculpture of a partly melted and oxidised Renaissance

table clock of the 17th century.

Caliber III

F eatur Ing tHe MoDeL

Caliber III the movement

based on our caliber I and with the same respect for traditional watchma-

king and its aesthetic quality, we constructed the caliber III for our model

moritz. although the two movements look very similar we have still

made some modifications.

the distance from the minute wheel to the second wheel is downsized to

9 mm in order to gain big supply dials for the additional indications. We

also reconstructed the winding mechanism so that the date, the month

and the declination indication can be set as fast as possible with the help

of a third crown position.

the complete mechanism for the calendar indication is carried by an addi-

tional plate which is only 1,5 mm in height. one of the specialities that is not

immediately visible is the rapid change of the date and the day of the week

which is activated at midnight exactly. thus, an inconvenient, longlasting

change of date is avoided on the one hand, and on the other hand there is no

problem with the setting of the calendar throughout the day.

another convenience for the setting of the calen-

dar is the day-/ night indication underneath

the centre at the right-hand side. between

6 am and 6 pm the golden half and bet-

ween 6 pm and 6 am the blued half of

the 24 hour wheel is visible.

Caliber III back side

Engraving plate:

We inscribe individual

engravings for your

special dedication.

more information on page 79.

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Caliber III the movement

Caliber III under the dial

* Shock-resistant gold-screw balance * breguet spring * Swan-neck fine adjustment* Pulsating eccentric second hand* Second hand stop mechanism

Diameter

16lines(36.6mm)

FrequenCY


runningtime

46hours


* Winding wheels with double solar finish* Indications full calender* moon phase* declinations* Engraving plate on customers demand

Caliber III

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Description of the model Moritz von sachsen

as one of the most important rulers of Saxony, moritz was a political,

military as well as cultural character. by being sensitive to political

issues and also by clever intrigues and military power, he eventually

snatched the throne from his cousin friedrich and gained power

over the Saxon estates. from then on, Saxony was reigned from

dresden and moritz thus laid the foundation for a cultural as well as

a political revival of that town.

although he was on the side of the catholic emperor at the beginning,

he soon put him under military pressure, so that eventually he achie-

ved the Peace of augsburg and the freedom of the Protestant belief.

at the young age of 32, moritz was fatally wounded in the battle

of Sievershausen and entombed in the cathedral of freiberg (which

from this time on was the burial place of all Saxon rulers).


* 21.3.1521 in freiberg 11.7.1553 in Sievershausen

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moVEmENt Manual winding movement Caliber III, 46 hours running time, second hand stop mechanism

GaSE

Crafted from 18 ct rose gold, diameter 44 mm, sapphire glass on the top and on the bottom, crocodile leather strap,

buckle in 18 ct gold, a crown in massive gold with stamped initials, crown protection

dIaL

Dial in massiv silver with arabic numerals, Spade hands in blued steel

INdIcatIoNS Small second, moon phase at 6 oclock,

Date, days of the week at 3 oclock,

Month (following) at 9 oclock,

Day-/ night indication centre at 4 oclock

Declination angle at 12 oclock


With a classical, symmetrical division of

the dial, we combine in our watch-model

morItz all the calendar functions

of a fuLL caLENdar. the solid

silver dial is, according to the tradition,

pickled white and then dyed champagne.

the mooN dISc as well as the

earth disc is cut in gold and enameled

with the technique champlev.

above the crown, the date, the month

and the declination can be changed

rapidly. two sunk-in correctors serve

as the regulation of the moon phas-

se and the day of the week.

model moritz is available in three

different gold colours (white, yellow

and rose gold) for case and buckle as

well as different hand variations.

We make three variations of the

EartH dISc, one for the European/

african, one for the asian/australian

and one for the american viewpoint.

European/african viewpoint

asian/australian viewpoint

american viewpoint

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the indications of sunrise and sunset and the equation are well known.

It is the changing angle of the suns rays onto the surface of the earth

that forms the basis of these indications. the inclination of the axis

of the earth to the ecliptic of 23 degrees and the orbiting of the earth

around the sun are the causes of the suns rays impinging sometimes

more on the northern hemisphere, sometimes more on the southern

hemisphere.

for the first time, LaNG & HEyNE has made it possible to indicate directly the degree of the sun to the equator

at midday. this suggestion made by one of our customers and a watch enthusiast (Nikolaus Garnreiter ulm/

donau). the earth disc which oscillates during the seasons is controlled by a programme disc where the value of

the degree of the declination is accurately stored.

DeCLInatIon a neW InDICatIon In WatCHes

varIatIon II



varIatIon III

case crafted from 18 ct yellow gold,


(on demand)

varIatIon I






black blue brown

Position June 15th summer on the northern hemisphere

Position March 21st or september 21thequinox

Position december 15th summer on the southern hemisphere


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Model Moritz von Sachsen on a treasure of the

Mathematical Physical Cabinet, destroyed during the

bomb attack on Dresden on 13th February 1945.

Sculpture of a melted carriage watch of the 18th century.


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Caliber IV

Knig Albert von Sachsen

F eatur Ing tHe MoDeL

Caliber Iv the movement

When beauty and function harmonize, when noble forms build a com-

plex unit, then the watch creators of LaNG & HEyNE are proud of ha-

ving bestowed a concrete shape to a new idea.

With our caliber IV we have created a chronographic movement which

on the one hand lets appear the watch in a modest and noble character

from the outside, but on the other hand offers to every watch enthusiast

a great delight on technical finesse. our aim was to construct a

column wheel mechanism in a way that both the seconds counter and

the minutes counter act from the center of the watch.

big chronograph wheels in gold with their two hundred teeth lay the

foundation of a perfect catch for the start and a smooth motion of the

hands. Gracile levers and springs oscillate in discreet elegance, follow-

ing the program of the column wheel in their motion.

and last but not least, it is the contrast of the fine classical materials that

makes this work to a genuine Lang & Heyne watch.

fine toothed chronograph wheels

Engraving plate:

We inscribe individual

engravings for your

special dedication.

more information on page 79.

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Diameter

16lines(36.6mm)

FrequenCY


runningtime

46hours


Caliber Iv the movement

* Shock-resistant gold-screw balance * breguet spring * Swan-neck fine adjustment* Pulsating eccentric second hand* Second hand stop mechanism* Winding wheels with double solar finish

* monopusher column wheel chronograph* chronograph wheels in gold with two hundred teeth* minutes counter mechanism installed on the backside* frictionless decoupling of the minutes counter, when the chronograph function is not in use

* Engraving plate on customers demand

Caliber IV

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moVEmENt Manual winding movement Caliber IV, 46 hours running time, second hand stop mechanism, chronograph mechanism installed on the backside

caSE

Platinum 950, diameter 44 mm, sapphire glass on the top and on the bottom, crocodile leather strap with buckle in platinum,

crown with integrated monopusher

dIaL

Simple sunk enameled dial with roman numerals, eccentric second hand,

centric chronograph minutes and seconds counter,

spade hands in blued steel

* 23.4.1828 in dresden 19.6.1902 in Sibyllenort

as a son of king Johann, albert receives the best education and forma-

tion to give consideration to his later role as prince. as a general in the

army, he takes part at the most important acts of war of the 19th century

and proves his grand military skills.

after his accession to the throne in 1873, albert, now as a monarch, plays

a big role in encouraging the economical and social development in

Saxony and supports art and culture as a patron in an exceptional way. In

the 30 years of his reign, Saxony develops to an economically and cultu-

rally powerful state.

With his open-minded and human character and his sense for the impor-

tant, the diligent and analytically thinking king leads Saxony into a blos-

soming period of technology, trade, industry and commerce.

Buckle in platinum

Description of the model Knig albert

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moVEmENt Manual winding movement Caliber IV, 46 hours running time, second hand stop mechanism, chronograph mechanism installed on the backside

caSE

Platinum 950, diameter 44 mm, sapphire glass on the top and on the bottom, crocodile leather strap with buckle in platinum,

crown with integrated monopusher

dIaL

Simple sunk enameled dial with roman numerals, eccentric second hand,

centric chronograph minutes and seconds counter,

spade hands in blued steel

the simple but noble roman dial of our albert emanates a modest statement.

the indication of time in its whole accuracy is not disturbed by additional dials

and the monopusher integrated in the crown permits the perpetuation of the

classical appearance of the watch case.

Looking through the bottom glass, you can observe the breathtaking play of the

levers and springs of the column wheel chronograph in all its aesthetics. Highest

technical claims again meet Lang & Heynes joy of completed shaping and

the fine manual finish of the watch pieces.


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varIatIon II



varIatIon I



varIatIon III





black blue brown

coLorING of tHE GENuINE aLLIGator StraP WItH SHark LINING LEatHEr | Page 42

Matching folding clasp in 18 ct gold or platinum available against extra charge

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Model Albert von Sachsen with stones

from the river Elbe: insights into

Caliber IV through the sapphire glass bottom

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Caliber V

Konrad der Groe

Markgraf Heinrich


constant force mechanism

the fourth movement presented by Lang & Heyne shows another

look than its ancestors. the gracile shape of the trigonal bridge is revea-

ling: six-shanked wheels in 18 carat solid gold, the huge balance with the

characteristical L&H design, the fine moustacheanchor and last but not

least the exciting highlight of the caliber V, the mechanism of the con-

stant force. Its position is the escapement wheel, the last part of the wheel

train, and it makes sure that the balance receives bit by bit the same force.

this compensates the mainsprings irregular force-curve and tolerances

of the wheel train. the result is a constant amplitude of the balance the

whole running time long and an enhanced accuracy. the complicated

lever mechanism of the anterograde (forward jumping) date indication is

positioned under the dial and invisible to the eyes.

the complicated lever mechanism of the anterograde (forward jumping)

date indication is positioned under the dial and invisible to the eyes.

Caliber v the movement

six-shanked wheels in 18 carat solid gold

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Caliber V

* Shock-resistant gold-screw balance with breguet spring * Swan-neck fine adjustment * Winding wheels with double solar finish* Second hand stop mechanism

* constant force through a one-second remontoir* dead beat center second* central date indication anterograde

Caliber v the movement

Diameter

33.0mm(approx.14lines)

FrequenCY


powerreserve 33/42hours(remontoir/follow-on)


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Description of the model Konrad der groe

* about 1098 february 5th, 1157

When konrad was born Europe has been flood in deep christian

religiousness. the crusades, the inquisition as well as the develop-

ment of the bourgeoisie and crafts have been important historical

events in the 11th century.

after several years, thru fortunate circumstances, konrad was able

to escape the prison and eked out the margraviate of meissen, which

he defended as liege lord for the German Emperor. With self-assu-

rance and the right touch of politics the name Wettin was brought

to todays Saxony. So, hes the progenitor and laid foundation for

the upcoming sovereigns. thats why he heads the Procession of the

Princes of Saxony at the dresden castle.

at the age of 60, he renounced the secular powers and became friar

in the Petersberg abbey where he died already two months later.

Konrad der Groe KonraD I. tHe great anD tHe PIous,

Count oF WettIn, Margrave oF MeIssen anD LusatIa

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moVEmENt Caliber V hand winding, Second hand stop mechanism, remontoir

caSE 18 carat rose gold, diameter 39.4 mm, sapphire glass and intermediate-bottom in sapphire glass,

massive hinged lid, genuine alligator strap with shark lining leather and massive-gold butterfly clasps

dIaL Simple sunk enameled dial with Arab numerals, central second, cathedral hands in blued steel

With a diameter of 39.4 mm the konrad appears small

in the category of big wristwatches. the date indication

fits harmonically in the timeless dial. When the end of

month arrives, the date hand jumps spirited over the

LaNG & HEyNE lettering back to the first days of the

new one.

the smooth central second hand simply moves step by step each second and reflects the high accuracy of the mo-vement caliber V.

the hinged lid offers space for individual engravings of the future owner. It keeps the secret of the exclusive and

once again Saxon tailored movement until the lid opens.

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varIatIon Iv


cathedral hands in rose gold

varIatIon vI



varIatIon v

Case crafted from 18 ct white gold,


varIatIon III



varIatIon II

Case crafted from 18 ct rose gold,

Louis xV hands in blued steel

varIatIon I


cathedral hands in blued steel




oPtIonaL FoLDIng CLasP In goLD | Page 58

other variations available on request

black blue brown

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Model Konrad der Groe

on a treasure of the Mathematical

Physical Cabinet, destroyed during the bomb

attack on Dresden February 13th, 1945.

Melted and oxidized planetarium by Ptolemus of Valerius,

created in Coburg about 1565.

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Description of the model Markgraf Heinrich

Heinrich III. der Erlauchte

HeInrICH III. tHe ILLustrIous,

Margrave oF MeIssen,

LanDgrave oF tHurIngIa

Heinrichs III reigned during the golden age of

knighthood and the courtly culture and a period of

immense power of the Saxonian House of Wettin. His

self-confidence, character and nobleness earned him

the byname illustre. as a great ruler and courtly love

poet Heinrich hosted large celebrations and tourna-

ments and proved a sense for culture and beauty.


* 1215/16 in meissen 1288 in dresden

modEL markGraf HEINrIcH



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Description of the model Markgraf Heinrich

our model Heinrich represents his bright values internally in

its outward appearance it gives itself simple and modest. fine

roman numbers on the frosted finished dial made of massive silver

frame the date segment and the power reserve indication. depen-

ding on wish we equip the watch with sapphire glass bottom and/

or additional hinged lid. Listen attentively to Heinrich when the

filigree remontoir in caliber V answers all 5 ticks with an addi-

tional tack.

moVEmENt Caliber V handwinding, second hand stop, remontoir, power reserve indication power reserve 33 hours

caSE 18ct white gold, diameter 40 mm, sapphire glass und sapphire glass bottom, optional hinged lid, genuine alligator strap with gold buckle

dIaL Dial simple sunk massive silver dial with roman numerals, central second, cathedral hands in blued steel

MoDeL MarKgraF HeInrICH



varIatIons:

case crafted from 18 ct white gold, rose gold or platinum,

Spade or catehdral hands in gold or steel


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Caliber VI


Friedrich II.

Friedrich III.

back to the roots this phrase constituted the motto for the cre-

ation of the fifth movement presented by LaNG & HEyNE: a simple

3 hands watch, of course finished in finest style and made mostly by

our own hands.

So we formed caliber VI, which has been derived from caliber V, with

stable rate and only the important functions of a fine wtch included but

unmistakable: LaNG & HEyNE!

Caliber vI the movement

Retracting ratchet with its surface polished with pewter

Moustache-anchor in massive

gold: Balancing arms correct

the barycenter of the anchor

and assure the smooth power

transmission to the balance

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Caliber VI

Caliber vI the movement

* Shock-resistant gold-screw balance* breguet spring* Swan-neck fine adjustment* Second hand stop mechanism

* Winding wheels with double solar finish* Six-shanked wheels in 18 carat rose gold* moustache-anchor

Diameter

33.0mm(approx.14lines)

FrequenCY


runningtime

48hours


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frIEdrIcH II. tHE SErIouS

as the son of friedrich I (the bitten) friedrich II. accepted his inheri-

tance at the age of 13. despite years of battle and adversity, he conso-

lidated the economic and political power of Saxony. at the age of 29

friedrich was knighted. He criticized moral proliferations of chivalry

during his time and stood up for a righteous and honest lifestyle.

Friedrich II. the Serious LanDgrave oF tHurIngIa anD MarKgrave oF MeIssen

* 30.11.1310 in Gotha 18.11. 1349 at Wartburg castle

Model Friedrich II. | Model Friedrich III.

In 1349 he took over the lands of thuringia and meissen from his

father friedrich the Strict, governing it together with his brothers.

during his regency friedrich III. consolidated the inner structure

of the country. With determination he pursued the increase

of Wettins properties and internally expedited the development of

public administration.

Friedrich III. the Strict LanDgrave oF tHurIngIa anD MarKgrave oF MeIssen

* 14.12.1332 in dresden 21.5.1381 in altenburg

frIEdrIcH III. tHE StrIct

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moVEmENt Caliber VI hand winding, second hand stop, power reserve 48 hours

caSE

Stainless steel, diameter 40 mm, sapphire glass und sapphire glass bottom, alligator strap

dIaL Double sunk enamel lacquer with art deco numerals, spade hands in blued steel

the reduction to the essential was our aim in the design of

our model friedrich II., the double sunk dial with concen-

tric art-deco numerals and the vast eccentric second give

friedrich II. a fresh style. With the flatter, less dominant

case presented in stainless steel it sets new accents at

LaNG & HEyNE.

model friedrich II. as well as friedrich III. in stainless

steel case are equipped with matching buckle or folding

clasp electively.

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varIatIon Iv

Stainless steel case,

chathedral hands in polished steel

varIatIon vI



varIatIon v



varIatIon III



varIatIon II



varIatIon I

Stainless steel case,




folding clasp in 18 ct gold available against extra charge

Friedrich II.

Friedrich III.

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Model Friedrich II. | Friedrich III.

Model Friedrich III on a rustic tree branch of Dresden Heath

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Hand engravingCustoM-MaDe engravIngs

Hand engraving

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Hand engraving

LaNG & HEyNE focuses one of its attentions on

sophisticated hand engravings in movement parts,

hands and cases. the mix of precise and strict geo-

metrical mechanics and the harmonic outlines and

light reflections create a unique timepiece.

our master engraver matthias khler contrives to

realize all the desired motives in a splendid way. So

we can create a personal LaNG & HEyNE watch

for you.

engravIng-exaMPLe II

Engraved hinged lid

portrait konrad der Groe

engravIng-exaMPLe III

Engraved hinged lid

family crest of the house Wettin

engravIng-exaMPLe I

Engraved hinged lid

monogram mL

baLanCe CoCK

balance cock with

arabesque engraving

engravIng PLate

Engraving plate anniversary

7.10.71

engravIng PLate

Engraving plate monogram

m&k

Master engraver Matthias Khler focused at work

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At the watchmaker bench: Alexander Klar

Unique piecesrestauratIon anD sPeCIaL DesIgn

Unique piece:

Precision pendulum clock with perpetual calender and moonphase,

free gravitation escapement, 3 months power reserve

unique pieces restauration and special Design

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sPeCIaL DesIgn


the biggest challenge for the watchmakers of Lang & Heyne consists

in creating and realizing their own ideas. Sometimes, friends and watch

enthusiasts give the impetus to particularly unusual watches and mecha-

nics, which are made as individual pieces by Lang & Heyne. Ideas are

developed further and improved in cooperation with Lang & Heyne

and thus, unique pieces are created for the great pleasure of future owners.

In addition to the wide knowledge of various antique makings,

Lang & Heyne also have the expertise of todays making and

process engineering. computer-based constructions, ultra-modern

cNc-technology of 1/1000 mm but also the appropriate technology of

measurement and control come into operation in order to develop ideas

into prototypes and eventually into complete watches.

We are happy to find friends and partners among many watch enthu-

siasts who help us to reach the stars.

Under construction since 1994:

Seconds pendulum clock with

resonance pendulum

Inspired by historic role models

within the dresden art collection

an extraordinary idea arose to-

gether with alexander babel, a

watch enthusiast with russian

roots: the L&H caliber I fea-

turing ivory plates and bridges.

our watchmakers investigated

the unique features of the mate-

rial to combine its elegance with

the precision of a LaNG &

HEyNE watch. the fine struc-

ture and cream-white colour of

the ivory match perfectly with

the finely manufactured metal

work pieces. of course we mean no harm to any elephants. the tusk for the limited series of 25 watches comes

from a mammoth that died more than 10,000 years ago with its tusk surviving in the russian permafrost soil.

Caliber I with plates and bridges

manufactured from genuine

Mammoth-Ivory

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restauratIon

LaNG & HEyNE admire and venerate the great watch artists of former

and present times. they created and create masterly works of art with the

help of simple means and methods but also with a lot enthusiasm and

professional code of ethics, capacity for invention and knowledge of the

science of mechanics.

It is our duty as well as our great pleasure to take care for the preserva-

tion of their heritage so that it remains accessible for future generations.

When restauring and refurbishing, it is highly important for us to put

ourselves into the position of the respective period of time and to work

as much as possible with the same procedures as the artist of the piece

on hand. after research and cost analysis, the project is discussed and

carried out in co-operation with the owner.

the watchmakers of LaNG & HEyNE have the knowledge and

ability to reconstruct and rebuild almost every possibly missing mechanical

piece. With the highest ambition and demands on ourselves, we

dedicate ourselves to the most complicated mechanics concerning clocks

and watches.

Jrg Koschnick working with the lathe

Marco Lang dedicates himself

to your historic timepiece


Turning of a balance staff

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PHotos: Lang & Heyne GmbH, Sven dring, dresdenJrgen Jeibmann, dresden, Nico Savignac, Ismaning, archiv

DesIgn: z&z agentur, dresden

PrInt: druckerei thieme meien GmbH

LIst oF sourCes For PortraIts:

Vogel von Vogelstein Prinz Johann,Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden Neue Meister

Louis de Silvestre kurfrst friedrich august der Starke von Sachsen und friedrich Wilhelm I. von Preuen (ausschnitt), Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden Alte Meister

Lucas cranach d. J. kurfrst moritz von Sachsen, Meien: Frstenschule, Aufnahme Walter Mbius 1939

conradus (konrad der fromme und der Groe) konrad I. der Groe, markgraf von meien, SLUB Dresden / Deutsche Fotothek, Regine Richter

frstenzug; Urheber User: Kolossos Genehmigung: Own work, copyleft: Multi-license with GFDL and Creative Commons CC-BY-SA-2.5 and older versions (2.0 and 1.0), S. 5 oben: Fb78, Wikimedia Commons,

lizenziert unter CreativeCommons-Lizenz by-sa-2.5-de

astronomische Planetenlaufuhr, baldewein/bucher/diepel, marburg/kassel, 1563-68, Staatliche Kunststammlungen Dresden, Mathemetisch-Physikalischer Salon, Fotograf: Jrgen Karpinski

dresden, april 2013

Subject to technical alterations

UHRENMANUFAKTUR LANG & HEYNE GMBH

Weienberger Strae 1001324 Dresden

Germany

TEL. +49 (0) 351 8023-440 FAX +49 (0) 351 8023-441

[email protected]

The case of LANG & HEYNE with instructions

and certificate, in local cherry and plum wood.

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