A.Lange & Söhne introduced their first automatic movement with the Langematik Sax-O-Mat in 1997 featuring an exquisite, gold and platinum-rimmed winding rotor. It is from these early beginnings that the Langematik Perpetual was born – originally launched at the turn of the new millennium, in 2001. It was first made available in platinum and yellow gold. While early examples had a rectangular pusher to change the date, in later examples, such as the present lot, Lange replaced it with a recessed pusher to prevent accidental activation.

In classic Lange style – form and function in harmony – their interpretation of the perpetual calendar features a “zero-reset” feature for precision timing so that when the crown is pulled out, the constant seconds hand automatically resets to zero. The oversized date windows further provide legibility, and the exquisite gold rotor rimmed in platinum accents a beautifully decorated movement.

With a beautiful patina beginning to appear on the watch, the present Langematik Perpetual with all of its original accessories is Lange’s answer to the classic and beloved perpetual calendar complication – one that is a marvel and future icon in and of itself.