252 A. Lange & Sohne A very fine and attractive, Langematik Perpetual, perpetual calendar, moon phase, date, leap year, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with black dial, guarantee and winding presentation box.

Estimate: € 50.000 –⁠ 100.000

The A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual, reference 310.026, represents a masterstroke of Saxon engineering and design sensibility, first introduced in 2001 as the very first automatic wristwatch with perpetual calendar and outsized date. Cased in lustrous white gold and measuring a discreet yet substantial 38.5mm, this reference exudes the quiet gravitas collectors have come to expect from Glashütte’s finest. The present example stands apart with its dramatic black dial—arguably the most refined and contemporary of the variants—set with applied Roman numerals and subtle indications that elevate clarity to an art form. The dial is a composition of harmonious asymmetry. The signature Lange big date commands the upper center, flanked by subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. These display the full perpetual calendar: days, months, leap years, moon phases, and a thoughtful day/night indicator. Beneath the sapphire caseback lies the calibre L922.1 Sax-O-Mat, a movement as beautiful as it is functional. Of note is Lange’s clever zero-reset mechanism, allowing the seconds hand to return to zero when the crown is pulled—a subtle touch for those who appreciate mechanical purity. Offered in superb condition and accompanied by its full complement of accessories—including warranty, box, and original winding case—this timepiece is not only mechanically profound but emotionally resonant.