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A. Lange & Söhne
Germany's finest watchmaker, revived after reunification. Known for exquisite hand-finishing, silver dials, and movements that rival the best Swiss houses.
Founded
1845
HQ
Glashütte, Germany
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Dress191.021
Lange 1
Avg. Market Price
$32,000
Dress211.026
Saxonia Thin
Avg. Market Price
$18,000
Dress140.029
Zeitwerk
Avg. Market Price
$75,000
Chronograph405.033
Datograph Up/Down
Avg. Market Price
$85,000
Chronograph414.028
1815 Chronograph
Avg. Market Price
$55,000
History
1845
Founded in Glashütte
Ferdinand Adolph Lange established a watch manufactory in the small Saxon mining town of Glashütte, revitalizing the impoverished region.
1868
Three-Quarter Plate Design
Lange developed the distinctive three-quarter plate movement architecture that became a hallmark of Glashütte watchmaking.
1873
Precision Pocket Watches
Lange pocket watches earned top marks at international exhibitions, establishing the brand's reputation for German precision.
1898
Ferdinand Adolph Lange Dies
The founder passed away, but his sons Richard and Emil continued to build the company's reputation for excellence.
1920
Observatory Chronometer Trials
Lange watches dominated chronometer competitions, rivaling the best Swiss manufacturers in precision.
1945
Factory Destroyed in WWII
Allied bombing raids destroyed the Lange factory. After the war, the Soviet occupation led to the company's expropriation.
1948
Nationalized by East Germany
The new communist government nationalized all private watchmakers in Glashütte, and the Lange name disappeared.
1990
Walter Lange Refounds Company
After German reunification, founder's great-grandson Walter Lange re-established A. Lange & Söhne with help from IWC's Günter Blümlein.
1994
First Modern Collection
Lange debuted four watches including the iconic Lange 1, stunning the watch world and immediately rivaling top Swiss brands.
1999
Datograph Launched
The Datograph chronograph arrived with a flyback function and outsized date, establishing Lange as a master of complications.
2000
Acquired by Richemont
Richemont Group acquired Lange, ensuring its financial stability while preserving its independent watchmaking spirit.
2001
Lange 1 Time Zone
A dual time zone version of the Lange 1 with the brand's signature asymmetric dial layout gained worldwide acclaim.
2009
Zeitwerk Digital Display
The revolutionary Zeitwerk featured a jumping hours and minutes display — a mechanical digital watch unlike anything else.
2013
Grand Complication
The Grand Complication with perpetual calendar, split-seconds chronograph, and striking mechanism showcased Lange's mastery.
2015
Saxonia Moon Phase
A beautifully understated moonphase with Lange's signature large date, demonstrating that elegance and complication can coexist.
2019
Odysseus Sport Watch
Lange surprised the industry with its first sport watch featuring an integrated bracelet, entering a new market segment.
2021
Triple Split Chronograph
The world's first triple split-seconds chronograph capable of timing comparative events up to 12 hours.
2024
Walter Lange Dies, Legacy Lives
The brand continues to honor its refounders vision with exceptional finishing and distinctly German engineering.