The replica Lange 2 Perpetual 725.038 brings one of watchmaking's most crowded calendar dials within reach. It follows the original's asymmetric layout, with an off-centre time dial, an outsize date and a perpetual calendar that tracks the short months and leap years on its own. If you have wanted the look and the mechanism of a hand-finished perpetual calendar without the waitlist, this is the reference to start with.
Key Features
- Perpetual calendar showing day, date, month and leap-year cycle
- Outsize double date window at the upper right of the dial
- Moon phase display with integrated day and night indicator
- Off-centre main time dial with a small seconds subdial
- 41 mm case with sapphire crystal on the front and a display back
- Decorated automatic movement with an engraved balance cock
- Roughly 50 hours of power reserve when fully wound
- Hand-stitched leather strap on a signed pin buckle
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel and finished with alternating polished and brushed surfaces; the gold-tone versions use a thick PVD coating rather than solid gold, which keeps the weight comfortable on the wrist and the colour stable over time. Sapphire crystal protects both the dial and the display back, so the rotor and decorated bridges stay visible. Inside sits a self-winding movement with a 50-hour reserve, and the case is sealed well enough for everyday wear and light moisture.
Is the perpetual calendar fully functional?
Yes. The day, date, month and leap-year indications all advance on their own, and the moon phase tracks the lunar month rather than acting as decoration.
How closely does it match the original 725.038?
Side by side, the case proportions, subdial placement and date aperture line up closely. The differences show up under a loupe, mainly in the finishing of the bridges and the architecture of the movement.
How fast is shipping, and what if I want to return it?
Orders are packed in a padded travel box and dispatched within one to two business days with tracking on every parcel. Shipping is insured, and if the watch arrives faulty or does not match the listing, returns are accepted within the stated window for a full refund.