Lang & Heyne upholds the traditional craftsmanship of Saxon court clocks.

Lang & Heyne was founded in 2001 in Dresden, the birthplace of watchmaking in Saxony, and named after two watchmakers, Marco Lang and Mirko Heyne.
This brand, which upholds the "Saxon watchmaking art" tradition inherited from court clocks, creates highly artistic pieces named after former Saxon monarchs. They not only produce excellent timepieces through their outstanding technical skills, but also express a high level of artistry that embodies the individuality of the watchmaker.

With an extremely limited production run of less than 50 pieces per year, the watches showcase the brand's dedication as a manufacture, from the design and development of the movement to the production of every single part, including the hands and case.

Typical of German watches, the movement uses a three-quarter plate and features a cut diamond on the balance bridge. Unlike Glashütte watches, it has a unique matte finish. This is achieved using the traditional "silver pressing" technique seen in 18th-century pocket watches, resulting in a classic and high-quality feel that is one of the manufacturer's distinctive features.

What's even more noteworthy is the high quality that only a manufacturer that produces its own needles can offer.
Beyond the beauty of the elegant "spade hands" and "lancet hands" with their blued finish, the intricate "Louis XV hands," once used in pocket watches, are a magnificent example of craftsmanship, three-dimensionally shaped from a single sheet of metal by skilled artisans. Their form, distinct from the press-formed hands commonly seen today, combined with the beautiful enamel dial, truly represents a testament to the enduring art of watchmaking dating back to the 19th century.

"Frederick Augustus I" 4,212,000 yen

18K rose gold case: 43.5mm diameter, approximately 46-hour power reserve, 3 ATM water resistance, manual winding.

Featuring classic Arabic numerals and a white enamel dial constructed from three separate parts, this watch evokes the refined and noble feel of a pocket watch face from around 1900, adorned with delicately hand-engraved gold "Louis XV hands" showcasing expert craftsmanship.

"Georg" 4,968,000 yen

K18RG Case: 40mm (height) x 32mm (width), approximately 55-hour power reserve, 3 ATM water resistance, manual winding.

The rectangular shape, emphasizing lines and edges, the white enamel dial, and the oversized off-center small seconds subdial are particularly eye-catching. The "Caliber XIII," composed of avant-garde steel bridges and a gold gear train, brings depth and a geometric impression to the piece.

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