A. Lange & Sohne Arkade: Masterful Saxon High Watchmaking For Women

The A. Lange & Sohne Arkade watch offers discriminating women who are passionate about exceptional watchmaking a uniquely feminine interpretation of supreme Saxon high watchmaking. Not merely a down-sized model of an existing A. Lange & Sohne mens timepiece, the Arkade watch offers sublime details that distinguish it as a singular masterpiece all its own, both by design, and horological technique.

A. Lange & Sohne offers the Arkade watch in 18K gold, as well as platinum. In both its shape and name, this beautiful timepiece evokes the baroque architecture of Dresden. Crafted from solid silver, the stunningly classical dial displays a calm elegance that is timeless in its appeal. Proudly located at the top of the dial is the stately patented Lange outsize date display, whose design suggests the famous five-minute digital clock of Dresden's Semper Opera. Truly the definition of utilitarian beauty, this remarkable large date mechanism--itself composed of 66 parts alone--is quickly adjusted by pressing the unobtrusive push-piece found on the right side of the case.

Turning the Arkade watch on its backside reveals the full extent of A. Lange & Sohne's dedication to elite horology. A true sign of manufacture excellence, the Arkade watch houses a superbly crafted manual-winding form movement, which was conceived specifically to fit the unique design of this case. This ticking masterpiece, designated as the L911.4 caliber, displays all the traditional accoutrements of Saxon high watchmaking: the plates and bridges are crafted from untreated German Silver, which has been decorated with Glashutte ribbing. The escape wheel bridge has a polished cover-plate, and three of the jewels are set in gold chatons, which are secured to the plate by meticulously blued screws. Additionally, as a further touch of masterful hand craftsmanship, the Arkade's L911.4 movement features a balance cock which is painstakingly hand engraved.

The A. Lange & Sohne Arkade watch is presented in a range of models in 18K white or yellow gold, as well as in platinum, with certain magnificent versions set with diamonds and other precious gemstones. The timepieces are fitted with superb hand-sewn crocodile straps complete with a massive gold or platinum A. Lange & Sohne buckle, unless a matching 18K gold or platinum bracelet is preferred.