915Σ︎
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 145.029
Zeitwerk Striking Time
An innovative white gold hour and quarter striking wristwatch with digital time display, hack feature, power reserve indication, guarantee and presentation box
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- Lange’s first chiming wristwatch
- Hour and quarter striking mechanism with distinct tones
- Accompanied by full set of accessories
Launched in 2011, the Striking Time was Lange’s first chiming wristwatch, housed within the bold Zeitwerk collection rather than a classical case. It incorporates a quarter-striking mechanism that chimes every fifteen minutes, with distinct tones for quarter-hours and full hours. These chimes are produced by hand-polished hammers striking tuned gongs, both visible on the dial, offering a rich and emotionally resonant auditory experience. A pusher at four o’clock allows the wearer to silence the chimes, enhancing its versatility.
The watch is powered by the manually wound cal. L043.2, featuring a constant-force escapement adapted from the Lange 31. This ensures consistent energy delivery despite the digital display’s demands. The movement comprises over 500 components, each meticulously hand-finished and assembled twice to meet Lange’s exacting standards.
Discontinued in late 2022, possibly to make way for updated Zeitwerk models and to focus on repeater production, the Striking Time remains a collector’s treasure. The present example, offered in excellent condition with its original accessories, pairs a white gold case with a striking black dial crafted from solid silver. It distinguishes itself from the pink gold and limited-edition platinum variants. It is a compelling acquisition for discerning collectors.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.
On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.