Description of the model – Moritz von Sachsen DECLINAT ION – A NE W INDICAT ION IN WAT CHES Position March 21st or September 21th equinox Position december 15th summer on the southern hemisphere The indications of sunrise and sunset and the equation are well known. It is the changing angle of the sun’s rays onto the surface of the earth that forms the basis of these indications. The inclination of the axis of the earth to the ecliptic of 23 degrees and the orbiting of the earth around the sun are the causes of the sun’s rays impinging sometimes more on the northern hemisphere, sometimes more on the southern hemisphere. Position June 15th summer on the northern hemisphere For the first time, LANG & HEYNE has made it possible to indicate directly the degree of the sun to the equator at midday. This suggestion made by one of our customers and a watch enthusiast (Nikolaus Garnreiter – Ulm/ Donau). The earth disc which oscillates during the seasons is controlled by a programme disc where the value of the degree of the declination is accurately stored. VAR IAT ION II Case crafted from 18 ct white gold, Spade hands in blued steel VAR IAT ION III Case crafted from 18 ct yellow gold, Spade hands in blued steel (on demand) VAR IAT ION I Case crafted from 18 ct rose gold, Spade hands in blued steel Coloring of the genuine alli gator strap wi th shark li ning leather | Page 42 optional foldi ng cl asp in gold | Page 58 black blue brown A serial number is assigned to each watch marked both on the dial and on the movement. This makes every LANG & HEYNE a unique piece. 50
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