It's remarkable how hundreds of parts come together in a Lange movement, which drives the ingenious digital display of the second-generation Zeitwerk watches.
Images of the 451 tiny pieces were on display at the "Exceptional Masterpieces" exhibition staged by A Lange & Söhne recently at Capella Bangkok.
Portrayed on another wall, the long history of the brand goes back to 1815 -- the birth year of founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange.
At the age of 30, he opened his own workshop in the Saxon town of Glashütte and revolutionised fine watchmaking, such as by introducing the metric system and division of labour.
The exhibition also highlights craftsmanship with an engraver demonstrating his expertise on the balance cock. Other parts are decorated with techniques such as polishing, graining and Glashütte ribbing, which emulates a gentle ripple effect on large components such as the signature three-quarter plate.
The exceptional masterpieces refer to the Handwerskunst models, whose cases, movements and dials boast the intricate finishing techniques.
The exhibits included the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Handwerskunst, which also showcases the German brand's prowess in traditional complications.
Innovation is exemplified by the patented semi-transparent coating permeable for UV light featured in Lumen watches such as a Zeitwerk model in shimmering honey gold, a scratch-resistant alloy exclusive to A Lange & Söhne.
