A. Lange & Söhne is today one of the most distinguished and appreciated watchmakers in existence, focused on highly elegant and complicated timepieces. Among the entire production of the house, the annual calendar reference 330.026 can be considered one of those which best embodies this concept. The entire architecture of the piece exudes restrained elegance and flair. The case is only apparently very simple in construction. In-depth analysis highlights details such as the mirror/satin finishes in contrast with each other, and the subtle double beveling of the lugs. The dial is a masterpiece of elegance: the two subsidiary counters at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock are positioned slightly below the center of the dial, leaving room on the top half for the oversized date - a typical A. Lange & Söhne aesthetic canon - and the signature, which perfectly balance the overall design of the dial.

The annual calendar, first developed in the 1996 by Patek Philippe, is an extremely useful complication which allows to keep the day/date/month calendar in sync throughout the year, with only one correction necessary at the end of February. Contrary to what one may imagine, the annual calendar is no less difficult to realize than the perpetual calendar. It is actually more complex: while the annual calendar cal. L085.1 present in this watch features 476 parts, the perpetual calendar caliber L922.1 features 478 parts. L922.1 is however an automatic movement, while L085.1 is manual. Discounting for this difference, the annual calendar version has actually more parts than the perpetual one.

Offered complete with all its original accessories, this timepiece will be source of endless fascination for its new owner.