In this edition of Lange Figures, we highlight the number of individual parts that, when assembled, bring various mechanisms and complications in our watches to life. The horologically intricate construction of the tourbillon, which can be found in our DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “Lumen”, consists of 68 parts. One of them is the V-shaped arresting spring - an invention of our watchmakers from 2008. This part allows something that was not possible before: to stop the tourbillon and to set the watch with one-second accuracy. 187 parts in our RICHARD LANGE MINUTE REPEATER ensure the function of the eponymous mechanism. And few of them are responsible for a special feature: the pause elimination. This function skips the common pause between the hour and minute strike when no double tone must be struck. The technically elaborate jumping numerals mechanism in our second generation ZEITWERK consists of 122 individual parts. The core elements of the patented mechanism are three numeral discs, which show the hours and minutes from left to right. After exactly 60 seconds have elapsed, they move forward in a fraction of a second. #alangesoehne #langefigures #langestoryettes #finewatchmaking
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A. Lange & Söhne began as small start-up with 15 apprentices and big ideas: When Dresden watchmaker Ferdinand Adolph Lange established his manufactory in 1845 to build the world’s best watches, he laid the cornerstone of Saxony’s precision watchmaking industry. His precious pocket watches remain highly coveted among collectors all over the world. After a glorious comeback in the 1990s, A. Lange & Söhne soon secured a top-tier position among the world’s finest watch brands. Today, the meticulously handcrafted timepieces of A. Lange & Söhne are available in more than 60 countries around the world. The commitment to young people is rooted deeply in the tradition of A. Lange & Söhne. Sourcing new talent is crucial to the future of our business. The Lange Watchmaking School, established in 1997, provides training that meets the high standards demanded by the manufactory. Most of the watchmakers, who have successfully completed the three-year apprenticeship, work at the Lange workshops and count among the most talented watchmakers. As a globally acting company that employs staff from a variety of nationalities at almost 20 global locations, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Cosmopolitanism, tolerance and social responsibility characterise the daily work of our employees in Glashütte and all over the world. A. Lange & Söhne offers career opportunities in the areas of watchmaking, product development, tool making, sales, marketing, purchasing, finance and human resources. Dynamic and highly motivated people with the ambition and ability to work in an international environment are invited to send us an unsolicited application.
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Congratulations to these eight young talents who successfully completed their three-year apprenticeship and therefore mastered the art of watchmaking. We are proud that most of them will continue to be part of the next generation of watchmakers at A. Lange & Söhne. Furthermore, it is also a pleasure for us to welcome this year’s new apprentices, who will start their training at the end of July. Twenty ambitious young people will enter our world of precision and become part of traditional fine watchmaking. We wish all our new watchmakers and apprentices a great time at A. Lange & Söhne, filled with rich experience and valuable knowledge. Discover more about the apprenticeship programmes at A. Lange & Söhne: https://bit.ly/4bbyt6v #alangesoehne #alangesoehnecareers #makethesmallestthebiggestforyou #neverstandstill #finewatchmaking
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When it comes to crafting timepieces, our watchmakers face a number of challenges, especially when multiple complications are incorporated in one timepiece. Our latest debut, which we presented at Watches and Wonders 2024 in Geneva, the DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “Lumen”, combines three classic complications, each presenting their own demanding challenges. However, as our complications are equipped with further, elaborate additional functions that are rarely or even only realised by our manufacture, we take the challenge to new heights. Constructing these and allowing a harmonious interplay, represent the greatest challenge for our watchmakers. The first complication within our debut is the chronograph, which is additionally equipped with a flyback function and an exact jumping minute counter. To ensure that the interplay of the functions is flawless and perfectly synchronised, our watchmakers need to adjust and fine-tune the interaction of the many levers and springs. In our new timepiece, the perpetual calendar is additionally equipped with our jumping displays and our typical outsize date. This construction poses a number of challenges for our watchmakers. For instance, they must set the precise jumping time of all the displays exactly for midnight and assemble the large number of individual parts, which alone presents a formidable challenge. The last complication is the classic minute tourbillon which contains a stop-seconds mechanism. By adding this feature, our watchmakers were confronted with major challenges of accommodating 68 parts in a tiny carriage and then adjusting them. We invite you to discover our complicated models on our website: bit.ly/3V5clpx #alangesoehne #langesaxonia #datographperpetualtourbillonhoneygoldlumen #25yearsdatograph #langestoryettes
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We invite you to join our newest Connoisseur Conversation with Ben Clymer and our CEO, Wilhelm Schmid. Together, the two watch enthusiasts reflect on the history and development of the DATOGRAPH, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Moreover, learn more about our two new timepieces launched at Watches and Wonders 2024. Please follow the link to watch the insightful conversation: https://lnkd.in/ewSqzkVG #alangesoehne #datographperpetualtourbillonhoneygoldlumen #datographupdown #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024
Connoisseur Conversation with Ben Clymer and Wilhelm Schmid: 25 years DATOGRAPH | A. Lange & Söhne
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Twenty-five years of refined functionality, the DATOGRAPH. Developed under Günter Blümlein’s visionary auspices, the DATOGRAPH was our first chronograph after our brand’s renaissance in 1990. Launched in 1999, it was a masterpiece that set a benchmark in short-time measurement. Its technical finesse and harmonious dial design set a new benchmark in the world of watchmaking and showcased our innovative abilities. Over the years, we have continued to elevate this timepiece with new colours, materials, and complications. Notable milestones include the introduction of the first DATOGRAPH with a perpetual calendar in 2006. Followed by the DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN with a power reserve indicator in 2012. Then, in 2016, we introduced our DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON, a technically impressive timepiece with a superbly organised face despite the density of information it displays. In 2018, the DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN “Lumen” joined the DATOGRAPH family with its semi-transparent dial and a luminous compound that causes all displays to glow in the darkness. Now, as we celebrate 25 years of this chronograph’s history, we are proud to introduce two new DATOGRAPH timepieces. Visit our website to discover these latest additions: https://bit.ly/49xHkOI #alangesoehne #langesaxonia #datograph #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024
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This year’s Watches and Wonders comes to an end. From the 9th to the 15th of April, we once more had the honour to showcase our newest timepieces. Step into our booth to experience key moments and the most memorable features of our exhibition. We invite you to discover more about our presence at Watches and Wonders 2024: https://bit.ly/4chXU87 #alangesoehne #datographperpetualtourbillonhoneygoldlumen #datographupdown #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024
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Highly sophisticated functions meet a well-balanced dial. Designing and crafting top-class chronographs ranks among the greatest challenges in precision watchmaking. In 1999, just five years after the launch of our first collection, we presented our first DATOGRAPH with a completely newly developed chronograph calibre, which was an absolute exceptional achievement at the time. To mark the 25th anniversary of the pioneering DATOGRAPH, we now present the DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN model in 18-carat white gold with a blue dial, limited to 125 watches. The classic column-wheel chronograph allows time measurements with an accuracy of one-fifth of a second. With its flyback mechanism, precisely jumping minute counter, outsize date, and power-reserve indicator, the new debut is in a league of its own. We invite you to discover both of our new DATOGRAPH timepieces on our website: https://bit.ly/4chXU87 #alangesoehne #langesaxonia #datographupdown #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024
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One of our most technically and aesthetically sophisticated timepieces. Twenty-five years after the launch of the DATOGRAPH, we introduce a lustrous new interpretation: the DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “Lumen”. We are presenting our sophisticated timepiece combining a flyback chronograph with a precise jumping minute counter, perpetual calendar, and tourbillon with a stop-seconds mechanism at this year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The true challenge in creating the timepiece lay not only in the development of these complications but in complementing the precisely harmonised interaction between the highly complex mechanisms with a balanced dial design. Moreover, the timepiece comes in Lange-exclusive honey gold (HONEYGOLD®) and with a “Lumen” function. It is limited to 50 watches. Discover it in every detail on our website: https://bit.ly/4chXU87 #alangesoehne #langesaxonia #datographperpetualtourbillonhoneygoldlumen #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024
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To mark the 25th anniversary of the DATOGRAPH, we proudly introduce our new DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN in white gold with a blue dial. Discover the new timepiece by watching its product video: https://lnkd.in/eBJqkKxX #alangesoehne #langesaxonia #datographupdown #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024
DATOGRAPH UP/DOWN in white gold with a blue dial | A. Lange & Söhne
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We invite you to experience the warmth and hospitality of our inviting booth at Watches and Wonders 2024 in Geneva, infused with the design elements from our boutiques. Step inside to discover our showcase featuring the magnificent Giant Watch: the DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “Lumen”. Explore further and discover an exhibition space that showcases the rich history and extraordinary craftsmanship behind our latest novelties. Join us at our bar or step into our sales room to immerse yourself in the world of A. Lange & Söhne. We cannot wait to personally welcome you! #alangesoehne #datographperpetualtourbillonhoneygoldlumen #datographupdown #25yearsdatograph #athomeinunchartedterritories #watchesandwonders2024