More often than not, the perpetual calendar complication always goes hand-in-hand with the chronograph functions, and the one that set this trend in motion was undoubtedly the iconic Patek Philippe ref. 1518 from the early 1940s. In a quest to make their mark in creating a timepiece that is equally elegant, sophisticated and functional, A. Lange & Söhne released the formidable Datograph Perpetual, a perpetual calendar chronograph that is uniquely German and perfectly embodies the distinct design codes of the manufacturer.

A fruitful marriage between traditional Saxon watchmaking and a modern appeal, the white gold Datograph Perpetual features a well-balanced dial, jampacked with its signature outsized date windows at twelve, the calendar indications fused with the chronograph counters in the two subdials, a leap year indication at five, a power reserve indicator at 9:30 and the moon phases at six. Furthermore, the movement is comprised of a whopping 556 components and is arguably one of the most beautiful movements assembled by A. Lange & Söhne.

The present example is part of the 2nd generation of the iconic Datograph Perpetual, boasting a sporty grey dial and complete with all the accessories. Fresh-to-the-market in "like-new" condition, this 2022 example is offered with its original factory stickers throughout. With no doubt, the Datograph Perpetual will delight any seasoned collector.