8067Σ
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 308.021
Langematik Big Date
An exquisite yellow gold wristwatch with date, small seconds, guarantee and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Design-wise, Langematik models feature sharp, luminous hands paired with elongated baton hour markers. The proportions are well-balanced, making excellent use of dial space. The layout is visually symmetrical, with the “Sax-0-Mat” inscription at 4 o’clock adding a subtle yet distinctive touch. One could argue that Langematik was among the brand’s first forays into sporty-elegant design. It reflects early Lange’s willingness to experiment and embrace a touch of unconventional flair.
• The present example, in excellent condition and accompanied with its original accessories, features a blue seconds hand. This charming detail can also be found on the platinum variant as well. It introduces a hint of colour that contrasts nicely with the broader hands, enhancing the dial’s character. Langematik watches possess a quiet confidence. Their simplicity doesn’t strive for attention, yet the overall composition exudes a strong, timeless personality that sets them apart from more recent models.
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.