Dresden, Germany based independent luxury watch atelier Lang & Heyne updates its prestigious watch collection named after King Johann (1801-1873), the King of Saxony from 1854 to 1873. The Johann von Sachsen collection offers highly exclusive mechanical luxury watches in gold or platinum.
A fourth version has been just added to this collection that already offered three versions precious versions in 18 carat rose gold (variation I), 18 carat white gold (variation II) and platinum (variation III).
Crafted in 18 carat rose gold, the Variation IV is christened as Johann Champlevé that features a colourful blue enamel dial sprinkled with stars. Case measuring 43.5mm in diameter is fitted with sapphire glass on top and case back.
Inside beats a hand wound movement Calibre I created in house by Lang & Heyne. Oscillating at a rate of 18,000 vph this exceptional movement offers power reserve up to 46 hours.
Jewelled with 19 rubies and one diamond, the Calibre I features Shock-resistant gold-screw balance, Breguet spring, Swan-neck fine adjustment, Pulsating eccentric sweep hand, Sweep hand stop mechanism and Winding wheels with double solar finish.
Technical details
Model: LANG & HEYNE Johann Champlevé
Case
Material: 18K rose gold
Diameter: 43.5mm
Height: 10.5mm
Sapphire glass & sapphire case back
Waterproof up to 3 bar
Movement
Caliber I with manual winding
Diameter: 16 ¼ line diameter (36.6 mm)
Height: 5.5 mm
Frequency 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour (2.5 Hz)
Running time: 46 hours
Jewels: 19 rubies, 1 brilliant cut diamond
Components: 151 parts
Functions
Hours & minutes display
Decentralized second
Second stop function for precise hand positioning
Dial
Enameled two-part dial in translucent cobalt blue made of solid silver
Roman numerals
Cathedral hands in rose gold
Strap
Alligator leather strap with shark leather lining
Pin buckle or folding clasp
