In 1845, Ferdinand Adolph Lange established a watchmaking workshop in Glashütte, Saxony. He introduced the advanced technology and division of labor he had learned in Switzerland and England, and developed Glashütte into one of Germany's leading watchmaking regions. In 1868, his eldest son, Richard Lange, joined the company and renamed it "A. Lange & Söhne."
In 1945, towards the end of World War II, the factory was destroyed in an air raid, and in 1948 it was nationalized by the East German government, causing the brand to temporarily disappear. However, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Walter Lange, a descendant of the founding family, revived A. Lange & Söhne in 1990.
In 1994, the brand launched the first Lange 1, the Arcade, the Saxonia, and the Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite." They quickly established themselves in the global luxury watch market. Today, the brand continues to explore innovative materials, such as the Odysseus model and honey gold, enhancing the uniqueness and beauty of its timepieces.
Lange & Söhne's distinctive features
Lange & Söhne watches are based on the philosophy of "one model, one movement," and all models are equipped with a custom-designed manual-winding movement.
It features a beautiful finish in accordance with the traditional German "Glashütte style," as well as a nickel silver three-quarter plate, gold chatons, and blued screws.
Another attractive feature is its unique mechanism, which combines practicality and beauty, such as an oversized date display and a precise chronograph.
They are particular about the materials they use, including their own honey gold. Thorough quality control and small-scale production by skilled craftsmen ensures that their products are rare and highly valued.
