Lot 16

A. Lange & Söhne

LANGEMATIK MIT GROSSDATUM Sax-0-Mat

A sporty elegant platinum Glashuette wristwatch with Lange oversize date

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In 1997 A. Lange & Söhne launched the "LANGEMATIK Sax-0-Mat" with engraved and finely finished 21K gold and platinum micro-rotor. This is the first automatic wristwatch ever produced by this Saxon maker of high-end timepieces. The model also features a reset function of the second hand, the so-called ZERO RESET. The second hand automatically jumps to zero when the crown is pulled, hence the spelling 0 in the name "Sax-0-Mat".
In 1997, the reverse and reduction gear of the automatic winding mechanism with four micro ball bearings was considered state-of-the-art.
The Langematik model dials impress with straight markers, long rod indexes and sharp-edged luminous hands. Everything is very straightforward and unpretentious but the combination of all these elements has a subtle yet powerful character. An additional charming accent is the blue seconds pointer which lends the dial a spot of colour and creates the overall sportive elegance.