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A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne

Founded in Glashütte in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, A. Lange & Söhne is a German luxury watch brand renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and innovative designs. The brand is known for its technical precision, and its watches are often considered some of the most complicated and advanced timepieces in the world.

A. Lange & Söhne has a long history of innovation, having developed several key watchmaking technologies, including the first three-quarter plate, the first stop-second mechanism, and the first double-split chronograph. Today, the brand continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking by combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create timepieces that are both beautiful and functional.

Each A. Lange & Söhne watch is crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, resulting in timepieces that are not only technically precise but also visually stunning. The brand’s commitment to excellence and innovation has earned it a reputation as one of the most respected and sought-after names in the luxury watch industry.

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A. Lange & Söhne

The Founder

A student of royal watchmaker Johann Christian Friedrich Gutkaes (inventor of the famous “Five Minute” clock at Dresden’s Semperoper), F.A. Lange helped to establish a blueprint for watchmaking that would go on to impact the surrounding region of Saxony for over 100 years.

Beginning his business with just 15 employees, F.A. was later joined by sons Emil and Richard, who helped develop Lange’s business and mechanical innovations. The company played a significant role in the German watch industry throughout the 20th century - including during the era’s major military conflicts.

Following almost four decades of state ownership - brought about by the end of WWII - the company was effectively resurrected by Walter Lange (F.A.’s great-grandson) and legendary industry exec. Günter Blümlein.


History

Established in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, the House of Lange is arguably the world’s preeminent force of German watchmaking.

A family-owned enterprise for much of the 20th century, the company underwent nationalisation during the period when Saxony was part of the GDR - an East German satellite state with close ties to the Soviet Union.

Following the Soviet collapse, Walter Lange set about reviving his great-grandfather’s business. Today, Lange is synonymous with an extremely meticulous and precise style of fine watchmaking: influenced by principles of mathematics, architecture and the unique heritage of Glashütte.

The brand has a reputation for producing some of the most mechanically sophisticated watches in the world bar none: such as the divinely proportioned Lange 1 or the Zeitwerk - a fully mechanical “jumping” watch fitted with a digital display.


Iconic Models and Watches

Tourbillon Pour Le Mérite, Datograph (First Generation), Odysseus, Lange 1 Ref. 101.028


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