A. Lange & Söhne Makes Every Second Count and Jump
The Richard Lange Jumping Seconds unites precision, heritage and artistry, elevating each passing second into a statement of time.
Among the most revered names in fine watchmaking, A. Lange & Söhne occupies a singular place. Its creations embody a blend of Saxon heritage, uncompromising precision, and an aesthetic that elevates functionality into poetry.
With the new Richard Lange Jumping Seconds, the manufacture has once again presented a timepiece that exemplifies the very essence of horological refinement.
The Power of the Second
While most watches quietly glide through time, this masterpiece places the spotlight on the most fleeting of intervals: the second.
Each tick is punctuated with unwavering clarity thanks to the “jumping seconds” complication, a mechanism that ensures the hand moves in precise one-second steps.
To the aficionado, this is a technical triumph, harmonised with a constant-force escapement that delivers uniform energy throughout the power reserve, and a ZERO-RESET system that enables the wearer to set time with absolute accuracy.
These three mechanisms form a rare trinity that ensures the watch does not simply measure time, but commands it with authority.
A Design with Historic Resonance
The design pays homage to Johann Heinrich Seyffert, the celebrated Dresden watchmaker whose 18th-century chronometers guided explorers such as Alexander von Humboldt on expeditions across Latin America.
Seyffert’s work inspired Ferdinand Adolph Lange himself, and this lineage is evident in the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds.
The dial’s three intersecting circles are a direct nod to precision instruments of the past, with the largest reserved for the seconds; a deliberate choice that reflects the watch’s uncompromising focus.
A discreet triangular indicator at the junction of the hour and minute circles offers another thoughtful detail, turning red when the 42-hour power reserve nears depletion. Such features speak to Lange’s philosophy that precision must serve both science and the wearer.
A Showcase of Craftsmanship
Turn the watch over and the sapphire-crystal caseback reveals the calibre L094.1, composed of 390 components. As with all Lange movements, it is assembled twice to ensure flawless performance.
The hallmarks of the manufacture are proudly displayed: a hand-engraved balance cock, blued screws, screwed gold chatons, and the lustrous glow of untreated German silver across the three-quarter plate.
The proportions, too, are a testament to considered design. At 39.9 millimetres in diameter and 10.6 millimetres in height, the case strikes a balance between gravitas and elegance, ensuring presence without ostentation.
The edition is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, making it as exclusive as it is exacting.
The Modern Collector’s Choice
Luxury objects often strive for spectacle, yet the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds distinguishes itself through restraint, intelligence and a continuous thread of horological tradition.
It is both a philosophical statement and a mechanical achievement. By giving the second its rightful prominence, A. Lange & Söhne encourages its owners to appreciate the beauty contained in each passing moment.
This is a timepiece not simply acquired, but inherited; a watch destined to become part of a collector’s legacy, much like the celebrated pocket watches from which the manufacture draws its inspiration.
