A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne has a long and prestigious history, dating back to 1845 when it was founded by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashutte, Germany. The brand was one of the first Manufactures to bring precision watchmaking to Saxony. After completing his training, Lange set out to build his own watchmaking empire in Saxony. So, in 1845, A. Lange and Cie was launched. Then as well being one of the most respected watch brands in the world, in 1846, Lange invented the three-quarter plate design that continues to form the basis of the brand’s movements today. He also introduced the millimeter to watchmaking and became the mayor of Glashutte in 1848.

In 1868, his son Richard joined the business and in 1871, his other son Emil did, too. The company’s name was changed to A. Lange & Söhne, or A. Lange and Sons. The Manufacture continued to thrive under the leadership of the Lange sons, but its success was interrupted by the outbreak of World War I. Come 1989, post the devastation of the 2nd World War, East and West Germany reunited, and it was time for A. Lange & Söhne to make a comeback after 40 years. So, in 1990, Walter Lange officially relaunched A. Lange & Söhne with a new collection of timepieces along with his friend and business partner Günter Blümlein. In Glashutte, Saxony, a new watchmaking facility was built, and the company began producing some of the finest timepieces in the world once again.

ARTICLES
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider The A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moon Phase
By THM Desk | 21 Aug 2024
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The Blackout Mystery: What Happened To Luxury Watches In The 1970s And 80s?
By THM Desk | 14 Aug 2024
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A. Lange & Söhne: An Enduring Legacy Of Resilience And Innovation
By THM Desk | 7 Aug 2024
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Richemont 101: Your Essential Guide to the Luxury Watch Conglomerate
By THM Desk | 3 Jul 2024
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Marking The Hours With Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Söhne On Distribution Strategies And Luxury Slowdown
By THM Desk | 13 May 2024
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Watches And Wonders 2024: The 25th Anniversary A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Gets Dressed In White Gold With A Blue Dial
By THM Desk | 9 Apr 2024
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Watches and Wonders 2024: A. Lange & Söhne Lights Up the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen”
By THM Desk | 9 Apr 2024
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The Odysseus Chronograph: How A. Lange & Söhne Sets a New Bar For Self-Winding Chronographs
By THM Desk | 11 Jan 2024
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Why 2023 Was Another Record Year For Hyped Luxury Watches
By THM DESK | 27 Dec 2023
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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual: A Watchmaking Relic That Kindles An Unquenchable Passion For Horology
By THM DESK | 11 Dec 2023
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The Perfect Match: Watch Brands And Their Fashion Counterparts
By THM DESK | 8 Dec 2023
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A. Lange & Söhne’s ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER HONEYGOLD Strikes A Unique Chord
By THM DESK | 25 Oct 2023
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My Holy Trinity: A. Lange & Sohne, Vacheron Constantin And Jaeger-LeCoultre
By THM Desk | 23 Oct 2023
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An In-Depth Look Into The A. Lange & Söhne’s Richard Lange: A Modern Evolution Of The Tradition Of Scientific Observation Watches
By THM Desk | 20 Sept 2023
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Under the Midnight Moon: A. Lange & Söhne's Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar
By THM Desk | 13 Sept 2023
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A. Lange & Söhne’s Quest For Perfection With Two Sophisticated Complication Timepieces
By THM Desk | 20 Jul 2023
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Watch Enthusiasts Choosing The Off-Beaten Track? Enter Quiet Luxury!
By THM Desk | 19 Jul 2023
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Mechanical vs Quartz Watches: How To Make The Choice?
By THM Desk | 24 May 2023
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A. Lange & Söhne Donates The 1815 Chronograph For The Winner Of Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este Event
By THM Desk | 10 May 2023
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Watches And Wonders 2023 Wrap-Up: When The World Gets Together For Some Rapid-Fire And Seriously Fun Discussions
By THM Desk | 28 Apr 2023
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THM Suggests: Top 5 Chronographs Breaking Ground This Year
By THM Desk | 17 Apr 2023
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In Conversation With: Wilhelm Schmid, CEO Of A. Lange & Söhne On The Odysseus Chronograph, Vintage Pieces & More!
By THM Desk | 29 Mar 2023
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THM Recommends: Top 10 Chronographs You Wish Santa Gifts You
By THM Desk | 27 Dec 2022
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The Return Of A. Lange & Söhne’s Most Valuable Pocket Watch Centennial Tourbillon
By THM Desk | 6 Dec 2022
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Watches and Wonders Takes Up Residence In Hainan For Three Months
By THM Desk | 17 Nov 2022
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Precision Meets Harmony: A Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk
By THM Desk | 9 Nov 2022
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Top 5: Less Is More: Watches That Only Tell Time
By THM Desk | 5 Sept 2022
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A. Lange & Söhne : Another commitment To The Concours of Elegance 2022
By THM Desk | 28 Aug 2022
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante: A Sophisticated Horological Complication
By THM Desk | 25 Jul 2022
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Grand Lange 1: Bigger, bolder and better?
By THM Desk | 17 Jun 2022
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Watches and Wonders 2022: A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Boasts Increased Comfort And More Refined Design
By Avani Gangwal | 14 Jun 2022
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You Don’t Just Buy An A. Lange & Söhne, You Earn One.
By THM Desk | 19 May 2022
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Wilhelm Schmid, CEO at A. Lange & Söhne Decodes The 2022 Novelties
By THM Desk | 29 Apr 2022
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Titanium: The Metal that Ruled the Roost at Watches & Wonders 2022
By THM Desk | 28 Apr 2022
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Watches and Wonders 2022: A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus for the brave and inquisitive wearer
By Avani Gangwal | 30 Mar 2022
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Watches and Wonders 2022: A. Lange & Sohne Exploring New Sound with the Richard Lange Minute Repeater
By Avani Gangwal | 30 Mar 2022
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Destruction, Determination and World Domination: The story of A. Lange and Sohne
By THM Desk | 22 Mar 2022
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A. Lange & Sohne : Give the gift of time
By THM Desk | 24 Dec 2021
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FEATURED: A. Lange & Söhne - Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
By THM Desk | 19 Jul 2021
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FEATURED: A Lange & Söhne - The five-minute clock in the Semper Opera House
By THM Desk | 20 May 2021
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Horology Decentralised
By Nirja Dutt | 22 Apr 2021
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Watches & Wonders 2021 : A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar
By THM Desk | 7 Apr 2021
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Watches & Wonders 2021: A. Lange & Sohne: The Triple Split
By THM Desk | 7 Apr 2021