From its foundation in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, till the 20th century, Glashütte Watch Industry produced and innovated upon a vast array of complications and parts from chronograph to dead-beat seconds to escapement systems; except one: Sonnerie and Minute Repeater systems. Including the famous Grand Complication Nr.42500 calibre from 1902, Lange as well as … Read more
Designing a product family is an extremely demanding vocation. The designer has to make sure that the watch is going to deliver the pleasing aesthetics and intended character both in basic as well as complicated versions. Zeitwerk in this regard is an exemplary creation. Although almost no one got it; the brand was apparently giving … Read more
Brands structure their product portfolios to reach the widest possible client base, aligning each collection with its intended audience. A clear example is Patek Philippe’s Nautilus line: prices begin around €30 000 and rise step by step through various complications and metals, culminating in the elusive reference 5740 at the top end. In a similar spirit, A. Lange & Söhne’s Zeitwerk … Read more
Albeit every article I write here is personal, some are just, a bit more so. Some watches are just jaw dropping. Some watches need time to be loved. Some watches are just logical. And then there are some that just makes the butterflies in your stomach fly. No reasoning, no warming-up, a straight crush. That … Read more
Let’s rewind our clocks to BZ (Before Zeitwerk) and contemplate how one might characterize A. Lange & Söhne: Classic? Reserved? Understated? Innovative? Boring? Allow me to provide some clarity. For purists, the brand epitomized unwavering tradition and served as a custodian of the fine artistic and engineering heritage of Saxony. The English translation for many, … Read more
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