Marco Lang - Zweigesicht-1

Marco Lang presented the Zweigesicht-1, an elegant timepiece with two faces. Prices range between Euro 50,000 and Euro 70,000

After co-founding it in 2001, in 2019 Marco Lang left the Lang & Heyne manufacture in order to establish a new atelier in Dresden under his own name and fully pursue his watchmaking vision and ideas.

His first timepiece under the Marco Lang brand name is the Zweigesicht-1, an elegant timepiece with two faces: on one side a classic dial offering excellent legibility of the time, on the other side a skeletonized dial unveiling many fascinating details of the sophisticated movement.

The case reversal system makes it possible to choose which face should be displayed by simply changing the strap attachment as shown in the video below. 

Available in three main variations, in stainless steel, rose gold or platinum, the Zweigesicht-1 comes in a 40 mm x 9.5 mm round case with anti-reflective sapphire crystals on both sides to fully appreciate the beautiful finishes and mechanics. Water resistance is 5 bar (approximately 50 meters / 165 feet).

The main dial is white silver-plated with Roman numerals, applied golden 5-minute appliqués and a central part with a “Clous de Paris” decoration. The pencil hands are made in blued steel or rose gold, depending on the model. 

Together with details of the amazing hand-wound Calibre ml-01, the other side displays a white-fired skeletonized dial in solid silver, covered with blue, “Grand Feu” translucent enamel and is completed by Cathedral hands in blued steel

On the left, opposite the crown wheel, you can notice the shock indicator developed by Lang to display how big were the shocks to which the movement was exposed and from which direction they came.

X and Y coordinates are recorded and displayed using a hand spring mechanism with 4 hands. A small weight ensures the deflection of two forks, which in turn move two hands each. These are held in the deflected position by a fine locking toothing. The wearer can also reset the system at any time using a corrector.

Beating at the frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), the movement offers 70 hours of power reserve taking advantage of two series-connected barrels. This choice ensures longer running time while also freeing the movement from the massiveness of a single barrel. The free four-legged balance with gold excenters and blued Breguet hairspring is inspired by the shape of a Gothic church window.

It is worth to mention that all technical data and construction details of the Zweigesicht-1 will be published and released for download after one year from the official release. This way, any technically experienced watchmaker will be able to offer a reliable service for the maintenance and revision of the watch. 

The Marco Lang Zweigesicht-1 can be matched to a blue, black or brown alligator leather strap with a matching metal pin buckle or folding clasp. Prices range between Euro 50,000 and Euro 70,000 (excluding sales taxes), depending on version. marcolangwatches.com