A. Lange & Söhne is a premier German watch-making company that creates watches ranking among the finest in the world. The company was founded in 1845 by Adolph Lange. Lange was born in Dresden in 1815 and began his apprenticeship as a watchmaker when he was only 15 years old. He was able to train with renowned watchmaker J.C. Friedrich Gutkaes. He remained in Dresden and continued to work with Gutkaes for several years before setting off to Glashutte on his own. The first 15 employees of the company later known as A. Lange & Sohne were underprivileged youth that lived in the small town. From those beginnings, Lange helped revolutionize the watchmaking industry. He was particularly influential on the town of Glashutte and is largely credited with reviving its struggling economy. In 1948, A. Lange & Sohne closed and did not resume operations for nearly 50 years. In 1990, the East German communist government collapsed and Walter Lange, great-grandson of the company founder, helped to restore the company.

Revolutionary Watchmaking

Not only was Lange monumentally successful in launching a lasting watchmaking empire, he was also extremely innovative. He pioneered numerous techniques, many of which are still used today (and not just to make A. Lange & Sohne watches). One example of this is his replacement of bows with flywheels as the primary way to drive the lathes. This resulted in turned parts being much higher quality than conventional ones. Also, he introduced the three-quarter plate in an effort to enhance the stability of his movements. In addition, Lange was responsible for introducing the millimeter as the primary unit in watch making, which has impacted the industry every since.

Lange’s Legacy

Today, Lange’s legacy continues to live on with the A. Lange and Sohne line of luxury watches. All A. Lange watches are mechanical, as opposed to quartz-driven. This feature, combined with the fact that almost all A. Lange & Sohne watches are encased in precious metals like gold or platinum, separates them from many of its competitors. The watches feature the work of individual engravers, who decorate the balance cocks of each and every timepiece, which makes every watch unique. Because of the effort and work required to create just one of these fine watches, only a limited number of A. Lange & Sohne watches can be produced every year.

The A. Lange & Sohne Collections

There are nine primary designs offered within the A. Lange & Sohne watch collection. One of the most popular models is the Cabaret, which is a rectangular timepiece. It is available in several different colors and boasts a remarkable display. Another of the companies most popular designs is the Saxonia, named after the German state Saxony, where Lange first began his career as a watchmaker. The Saxonia is boldly inscribed with the “A. Lange & Sohne” logo placed prominently on the top of the watch’s face. Other designs from A. Lange & Sohne include the Lange 1, the Richard Lange, the Lange 31, Langematik: Perpetual, Chronographs, and Arkade. Each of these watches is hand-crafted and is guaranteed to be top of the line in luxury.

A. Lange & Sohne at Wingate’s

Wingate’s is proud to offer a selection of precise A. Lange & Söhne watches for men and women, including several varieties of Cabaret, Datograph, Double Split, Lange 1, Langematik, and Tourbillon.

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