Description
Lang & Heyne Anton Flying Tourbillon Manufaktur Edition
A stunning limited collection comprising only 5 exquisite timepieces, honouring exceptional craftsmanship and innovation, and marking the pinnacle of the Anton family.
“FLYING” TOURBILLON WITH A TWIST
A unique “flying” tourbillon sits freely in its own space, providing a fascinating view into the heart of the tourbillon mechanism. Enhanced anchor components and a modified shockproof spring, elevate the precision of the one-minute tourbillon adhering to the design language of Alfred Helwig (Glashuette watchmaker who invented the flying tourbillon).\
DIAL INNOVATION
The captivating dial combines polished, black ceramic and a matted, dark grey/anthracite, givre-finished base plate which accentuates the beauty of the dial. The use of ceramic, known for its pressure-resistance and low-specific-density properties, significantly contributes to the scratch resistance of the dial, ensuring a robust and elegant look.
ONION CROWN WITH ONYX STONE
The black onyx stone caps off the crown to accentuate the elegance of the Grand Onion design, and represents another highlight of the sophisticated style of this collection.
ENGRAVED EXCLUSIVITY
Each of the five timepieces proudly bears the engraving “Manufaktur Edition” along with “1/5”,emphasizing the exclusivity of this limited edition.
“FLYING” TOURBILLON WITH A TWIST
The term “flying” tourbillon gains new meaning as the lower section of the dial opens up, offering a unique perspective of this fascinating horological complication. As the wearer looks through the dial, past the tourbillon cage, it is possible to capture a lateral glimpse into the heart of the tourbillon itself. The subtle flange or rehaut functions as a mirror, enabling enthusiasts to admire the intricate mechanics and finesse of the tourbillon. This refined design element elevates visual allure and exploration, encapsulating innovation fused with a deep reverence for horological craftsmanship.
TOURBILLON REFINEMENTS
Lang & Heyne’s tourbillon undergoes notable enhancements, showcasing constructive refinements in its construction. This “flying” one-minute tourbillon, inspired by Alfred Helwig’s original design, boasts exceptional craftsmanship. Modifications include improving the shockproof spring and anchor components, aiming to enhance precision. The anchor, now comprising two bodies, enables finer adjustments, while the redesigned shockproof spring ensures easier mounting without the risk of damage. Complementing these improvements, a newly crafted steel bridge provides a sturdy platform for the tourbillon’s intricate and captivating performance, highlighting our dedication to innovation and precision in horological craftsmanship. The architecture of the movement now offers a more pleasing aesthetic, effectively illustrating the mechanical operation in a manual winding movement.
DIAL INNOVATION
The outstanding feature of this exclusive edition lies in its fascinating dial. Precisely crafted, a black ceramic dial elegantly adorns a dark grey givre-finished base plate. This exceptional composition radiates sophistication and mirrors Lang & Heyne’s mastery in advanced materials. The characteristics of ceramic contribute significantly to scratch resistance, ensuring a durable and intricately detailed dial, a testament to Lang & Heyne’s commitment to innovative horological artistry.
DETAIL IN THE LARGE ONION CROWN
A distinctive element of this collection is the black onyx stone with cabochon cut, serving as a highlight in the large onion crown, emphasizing the elegance and classic features of haute horological masterpieces. This artistic integration not only accentuates elegance and sophisticated style but also underscores the uniqueness and exclusivity of these exceptional timepieces.
ENGRAVED EXCLUSIVITY
Each of the five timepieces proudly bears the “Manufaktur Edition” engraving, along with “1/5,” (then in serial) emphasizing the exclusivity and highly limited nature of these Anton watches. The engraving is meticulously handcrafted on the movement, showcasing Lang & Heyne’s commitment to precision and pursuit of perfection.
This exclusive and strictly limited tourbillon is set in a solid platinum case, complemented by a genuine leather band and platinum tang(pin) buckle. Although it’s elegance is undeniable, it is the ingenuity and horological mastery that makes the Anton Manufaktur Edition so unique and collectable.
Technical details
Case: Dimension without lugs 40mm x 32mm, height 9.4mm, Sapphire crystal case top and exhibition case back, water resistant to 3 ATM, Grade 5 Platinum
Lang & Heyne: Tradition and Values
Tradition and value are evident in all aspects of a Lang & Heyne timepiece. However, several highlights ensure your Lang & Heyne stands apart from its contemporaries in both style and finish.
- Unmistakeable: three lugs provide a stable hold for the watch strap and emphasize the vertical axis to balance it against the crown and its protective form.
- Detail: polished and partly flame-blued screws are a particular source of pride for Lang & Heyne. Using a fine, goat’s hair brush on domed threads and bevelled/polished heads, in-house specialists manufacture only 12 to 15 screws per day!
- Heritage: using a rediscovered method from the 18th and 19th century, plates, bridges and balance cocks are given a unique cover known as silver grinding which uses a stiff-bristle brush to apply a special mixture to the brass movement component resulting in a fine, grain-like surface that is then gold-plated.
- Hands: every attention is given to the perfection of the three-dimensional shape and fill of the hands whether they are ornate, engraved Louis-XV hands or perfectly filed/polished spade & cathedral hands, the beauty is in the detail.
- Precision: the balance spring is mathematically and precisely calculated to enhance every oscillation. The last coil is carefully adjusted upwards for precision by an experienced specialist in a time-consuming and exacting procedure so you reap the benefits of better timing.
- Solid gold: since 2016 each Lang & Heyne watch houses golden wheels with chamfered spokes combined with steel pinions to decrease friction and enhance performance.
- More gold: in accordance with Saxon watchmaking tradition, polished gold chatons are countersunk and screwed into the bridges and balance cocks, giving the ruby jewels a deep, fiery-red appearance. However, the crowning glory is the diamond that crowns the masterpiece, visually enhancing and protecting the tongued jewels set below and ensuring the sensitive pivot is resistant against shock.
- Enamel: Many models feature a pristine enamel dial, produced in several layers through a complex manufacturing process that delivers a charming, characterful result, well-suited to Lang & Heyne’s noble collection.
- Moustache Anchor: the anchor system is made of solid gold and operates in the lever escapement to correct the barycentre of the anchor which facilitates smoother power transmission to the balance in various positions, enhancing performance and power usage.
- In-house calibres: it goes without saying that this level of watchmaking and attention to detail is achieved by overseeing and steering every aspect of production. Lang & Heyne develops and uses in-house, manufactory calibres in all its timepieces.
CALIBER IX
Since more than 200 years the Tourbillon has served as a symbol for masterly performance in horology. During the first half of the 20th century the interpretation by the Saxon School of watchmaking with „flying“ bogy mounted on one side, brought it to maturity. LANG & HEYNE follows this tradition with a Tourbillon – lightweiht and elegant due to delicately built cage.
ANTON, as second rectangular watch of LANG & HEYNE, represents in a way the brother of model GEORG with its spectacular bar-movement. The sparkling diamond endstone crowning the remaining Calibers is continued with two chatoned diamonds next to the logo engraving – virtually as double coronation for the new masterpiece of the LANG & HEYNE watchmakers.
