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Lang & Heyne Johann Platinum

Lang & Heyne Johann Platinum

The Lang & Heyne Dresden Johann Platinum Men’s Manual winding Luxury watch. Featuring a 44mm Platinum case, impressive White dial, 3 ATM / 30m water resistance, and outstanding precision, this timepiece showcases the premium design and quality that independent German watchmaker Lang & Heyne Dresden is renowned for.

AU$92,000 inc GST (AU$83,636.36 for international deliveries)

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Lang & Heyne Johann Platinum

Description

Lang & Heyne Johann Platinum

The highly educated and artistically gifted monarch, King Johann, not only translated Dante’s “Divine Comedy” into German, but also created several literary works of his own. His diligent and innovative nature led him to examine and renew numerous aristocratic rules, leading Saxony into a period of booming economic development in the 1800s.

Like its namesake, this collection concentrates on the essentials of functionality, portraying the timeless elegance of a small second complication on its bipartite dial. Simple, elegant and straightforward, yet stunningly beautiful like the principles that drove the man.

This collection features three case materials: massive 18ct rose gold, stainless steel, and 950 platinum. Further distinction is made by the dial colour which can be either pristine white, double-sunk enamel or solid silver, galvanic black.

Each piece has its own appeal and is very much driven by the needs and preferences of its wearer.

The platinum timepiece perfectly combines contemporary materials with classic design and rose gold hands to deliver an exquisite and collectable timepiece for a unique individual.

 

Technical details

Case: 43.5mm, height 10.5mm, sapphire crystal case front and back, 3 ATM, 950 Platinum
Dial: Double-sunk enamel dial, Roman numerals (also available with solid silver dial galvanic black)
Movement: Manual winding, 46 hour power reserve, hour and minute indication, eccentric second, second hand stop, in-house Calibre I

Catalogue

 

Availability note: Depending on availability, delivery times may vary on certain models.

Caliber I

Polished bevels on the wheel bridge and cocks, sunburst finish on the winding wheels, hand-engraved balance cock with swan neck regulator, diamond-set.

Dimensions
diameter 16 ¼ Linien (36,6 mm)
height 5.5 mm
 
Frequency
18,000 semi-oscillations per hour (2.5 Hz)
46 hours running time
 
Movement parts
151 parts
19 rubies, 1 brilliant-cut diamond
 
Functions
hour / minute / eccentric second at 6 o’clock
second hand stop for precise setting of the han

Lang & Heyne Craftsmanship

Watch and time merge into a whole, like music and time into a symphony.

From Idea to Drawing

The creation of a watch is akin to a musical composition, where tradition, innovation, and functionality merge into a creative idea. Similar to a conductor shaping a harmonious piece from various tones, we intertwine the proven with the new. Technical sketches serve as the foundation for the masterpiece where beauty and function harmonize. Our watches are like a harmonious orchestra, where each component imparts unique beauty, and the ideal harmony between form and function is sought. Drawings play a crucial role, much like notes in a score, ensuring the exact alignment of form and function. Implementation requires proven technologies and new working methods, comparable to a conductor coordinating the diversity of sounds. Documented processes form the score for quality and consistency, with perfection demanding patience and effort.

Manufacturing of Raw Parts

In watchmaking, raw parts are the foundation for creating masterpieces. The use of 3D design programs allows the design of detailed contours directly transmitted to the machines. Machine operators play a crucial role in programming, tool procurement, and setup. This modern technology enables the production of smaller batches with high precision and versatility.

Flat and frame parts are milled, while rotationally symmetrical parts with bores and millings are created on lathes and machining centers. Additionally, modern processes like laser cutting, wire erosion, and electroplating are used to precisely manufacture two-dimensional parts. This process combines the best of tradition and modernity to create precise and high-quality watch components.

Masterful Finishing

In the world of watchmaking, watches are not just timepieces but considered true works of art. An essential step in the path to completing a watch is the application of various finishing techniques. These techniques combine aesthetics and precision to give each timepiece a distinctive allure.
 
From the fine graining of silvering to intricate circular and sunburst patterns and precise beveling of edges and surfaces, each of these techniques contributes to the beauty, function, and durability of the watch.

Assembly of the Watches

The assembly of a watch is a challenging symphony of precision and masterful skill. Like musicians mastering their instruments, watchmakers fit each component with the utmost accuracy to create a harmonious masterpiece. Every step, from fine-tuning the winding components and movement wheels to the precise adjustment of the escapement, contributes to the perfect melody of the watch. Techniques like the rotating escape wheel allow precise control of the watch’s accuracy. Each component is carefully balanced to ensure harmonious movement—similar to musicians tuning their notes. Finally, watchmakers place the dial and position the hands as the final notes to complete the masterpiece. This symphony of precision, craftsmanship, and passion creates high-quality timepieces that resonate like a timeless melody.

Measuring and Testing

Quality at Lang & Heyne holds a significant position. Every step in the manufacturing process, from careful inspection of raw materials to the final quality control before delivery, undergoes meticulous scrutiny. This ensures that watches exhibit unparalleled quality and refinement. Precise testing, technical control, optical perfection, and the trained eye of watchmakers underscore the commitment to the highest quality and perfection. Even after completion, watches undergo intensive tests to ensure they meet the highest standards of accuracy, functionality, and water resistance. Multiple optical inspections ensure aesthetic excellence. All these aspects vividly demonstrate that quality and craftsmanship at Lang & Heyne are of central importance.
 
 

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