Lange 1

This article is about a watch that is near and dear to my heart. Not just because I own one, but because it tells an important story of how A. Lange & Söhne decided to recognize a crucial part of its own legacy by taking control over it.   The Lange 1 ref. 101.035, nicknamed the Darth, … Read more

The thrill of the hunt is an inseparable part of watch collecting. It is a true joy to learn about the piece, trying to locate it, negotiate it and finally putting it on the wrist or into the watch box. Such a thrill only increases if there are some watches that are simply covered with … Read more

After more than 50 years of absence from the watchmaking scene, A. Lange & Söhne re-born in the evening of 8thDecember 1990 when Walter Lange (66 at the time) re-registered the trademark in the Dippoldiswalde state office near Glashütte. Everyone involved worked tirelessly to bring A. Lange & Söhne back to life in just 4 years. Indeed, the legendary movement … Read more

After only 10 years of the brand’s initial launch in 1994, it would not be wrong to say that A. Lange & Söhne became a cult around the world, especially among the seasoned connoisseurs, mainly in Italy, Germany, the US, Japan, Singapore… On the other hand, by then there was already a growing appetite towards … Read more

After almost 50 years of silence, the flag carrier of German watchmaking and its founder from Glashütte – A. Lange & Söhne – introduced its first modern collection in 1994. Each one of the four pieces was, without a single doubt, an instant hit. Yet, among the musketeers, there was a special one. It was … Read more