Lang & Heyne - HEKTOR Edition II
The counterpoint returns – bolder, more precise, and further refined.
In music, a counterpoint is the art of adding a second voice to an existing melody – independent, yet harmonious. This is the guiding idea behind the model name HEKTOR: a timepiece that intentionally distances itself from traditional forms, while remaining in harmony with the brand’s philosophy.
Four years after its debut, LANG & HEYNE proudly presents the second edition of its stainless-steel model. With the updated Caliber LH 33.2-2 and subtle refinements in design, HEKTOR Edition II stays true to its character while presenting something entirely new: modern, iconic, and a counterpoint within the classical portfolio of the Dresden-based manufacture.
The redesigned movement builds upon the proven Caliber 33.2 but has been technically enhanced and aesthetically sharpened. The more fluid bridge lines, a newly conceived central seconds bridge, and the interplay of rhodium-plated brass and untreated German silver create a sense of expressive depth. Technically, several detailed solutions have been adopted or further developed – including the dual Incafix bearing for the escape wheel, a free-sprung balance, and finely adjustable mass distribution via six eccentric weights.
The “petticoat” design language – already a central visual element in the first edition – achieves new harmony in HEKTOR Edition II. From the bridge architecture and hands to the integrated steel bracelet, the characteristic interplay of surface, finish, and form runs throughout the watch. A nod to LANG & HEYNE’s classical lineage is evident in the three distinctively sculpted lugs, which flow seamlessly into the bracelet and reinforce the connection to the manufacture’s design DNA. The onion-shaped crown and anti reflective sapphire crystal underline the dialogue between traditional watchmaking and modern presence.
Technical specifications
Case: Stainless steel, polished & brushed
Diameter: 40 mm
Lug width: 20 mm
Lug-to-lug: 45.3 mm
Thickness: 10.95 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating; sapphire exhibition caseback
Movement: Hand-wound Lang & Heyne Calibre LH 33.2-2; 21,600 vph
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Dial: Black galvanic, applied indexes with Super-LumiNova
Hands: Rhodium-plated, Super-LumiNova filled
Strap: Stainless-steel bracelet with butterfly folding clasp
Warranty: 2-year international warranty
Price: HKD $199,999