A. Lange & Söhne

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are self-explanatory, such as the subdials. As their name suggests, these are small dials that...

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Jan 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

2022 Year in Review: 8 Elevated Pieces of Haute Horlogerie

Day two of our year in review, and today we’re looking at some of the most memorable watches to fall under the “haute horlogerie” category from the past three-sixty-five. A loose category primarily composed of the most luxurious, elegant, and / or avant-garde timepieces, 2022 saw an impressive expansion of offerings in the space. In this...

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Dec 22, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Zeit For An Update: A. Lange & Söhne Launches Next Generation Of The Zeitwerk

In 2009 A. Lange & Söhne shocked the (watch) world with the introduction of the Zeitwerk. The concept was based on the famous five-minute clock at the Semper Opera House in Dresden, Germany. A. Lange & Söhne took the design and scaled its details down to wristwatch size and paired it with a unique dial...

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Oct 27, 2022 by Martin Green

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante in Platinum

Returning to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23, WatchTime New York 2022 is only a few days away with this seventh edition of the event set to be one of our biggest shows yet. The three-day horological event is dedicated to showcasing more than 30 participating watch brands and highlighting some of the most...

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Oct 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Photo Recap: WatchTime Collector Event at South Coast Plaza

WatchTime’s in-person collector events returned to Southern California this past Friday, September 23 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Over 250 guests came to join the 13 participating brands for an evening of socializing with fellow enthusiasts and brand VIPs, participating in watchmaking events and demonstrations, and of course, an eventful boutique crawl...

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Sep 30, 2022 by WatchTime

Green Rambles: When Green Gets Tired Of Green

As yet another press release reaches my inbox with the inclusion of a green-dialed watch, I realize how tired I have grown of them. While the world of watches has always been ruled by a certain degree of trends, many makers seem to be following this one blindly. Perhaps it is because green reminds them...

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Sep 26, 2022 by Martin Green

A. Lange & Söhne’s Passion For Classics and Doing Good

Last weekend, the Hampton Court Palace was the place to be. Just outside of London and once the home of King Henry VIII, the grounds hosted one of the most prestigious specialty car events, the Concours of Elegance. The show is a carefully selected display of unique, high-quality cars that more often than not, were...

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Sep 14, 2022 by Martin Green

A. Lange & Söhne Debuts the 1815 Rattrapante in Platinum (with Hands-On Photos)

Just released by A. Lange & Söhne is a new platinum iteration of the 1815 Rattrapante, which debuted back in 2020. You’ll recall the original came in Lange’s proprietary Honeygold and was, more importantly, the brand’s first rattrapante chronograph aka split-seconds watch. Well… kind of. For those of you not steeped in the catalog of...

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Jul 14, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Mechanical Masterpieces: A Closer Look at A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange Minute Repeater

A grande complication rarely reveals its secrets and sophistication at first glance, because even to the expert eye, the complexity of the inner mechanisms is not immediately apparent. This rings particularly true for the minute repetition, whose appearance emphasizes pure understatement. The new Richard Lange Minute Repeater from A. Lange & Söhne which debuted at...

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Jul 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Premiere in Titanium: A. Lange & Söhne Unveils New Limited Variant of the Odysseus at Watches & Wonders 2022

With the Odysseus, A. Lange & Söhne presented its vision of a sporty and elegant luxury watch designed for everyday use three years ago. The sixth watch family of the Glashütte-based German manufacture made its first appearance in a stainless-steel case pressure-tested to twelve bars and featured two large apertures for the weekday and date...

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Apr 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Set Up For Greatness: A. Lange & Söhne Introduces Grand Lange 1 With a Reduced Case Height at Watches & Wonders 2022

Demonstrating that in haute horlogerie true greatness lies in reduction, A. Lange & Söhne presents the new generation of the Grand Lange 1. The Glashütte fine watchmaking icon, which has been part of the German brand’s collection since 2003 and was equipped with its proprietary movement in 2012, is now presented with a gray dial...

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Mar 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler