With 69 manufacture calibres developed since 1990, A. Lange & Söhne is clearly comfortable when it comes to producing timepieces coveted by fans and new admirers. This year, the novelties may seem different at first glance, but they do have one thing in common: they are all in line with the ambition of the Saxon manufactory to create new, inspiring masterpieces of watchmaking artistry time and again.
In the current lineup of collections, the Richard Lange Minute Repeater (in two versions) is a homage to classic precision watchmaking. The third model in the Odysseus line is the first Lange watch with a case and bracelet made of titanium. And the Grand Lange 1, which is available in white or pink gold with grey dial, shows how a design classic can be carefully developed while making it even more elegant.
Odysseus
When this was launched in 2019, it was the first sporty-elegant watch for A. Lange & Söhne — a different approach for the brand, which paid off as watch aficionados loved it. This year, this exceptional sporty watch is back, with a case made from light, robust titanium that is water-resistant up to 12 bar (120 metres), and a matching bracelet, which guarantees the highest levels of comfort even when playing sport.
Limited to 250 pieces, this exceptional watch houses the handcrafted automatic calibre L155.1, which was developed exclusively for this model range and launched in 2019. The balance wheel ensures absolute precision by oscillating at 28,800 semi oscillations per hour (4 hertz) underneath the balance wheel bridge, which is adorned with a hand-engraved wave pattern.
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Grand Lange 1
The pioneer timepiece by A. Lange & Söhne combines the knowledge and skill of an entire watchmaking dynasty that began in Dresden at the start of the 19th century. Traditional elements such as the three-quarter plate, screwed gold chatons and hand-finished surfaces attest to this history.
This year’s iteration, with the launch of Grand Lange 1, perfectly reflects the ambition to further develop a watch family that has been the face of the brand for more than 25 years and has set new standards in precision watchmaking. The challenge lies in making the proportions of the timepiece even more elegant while retaining its high degree of recognisability. The new model’s height has been reduced to 8.2 mm, giving the watch an even better fit on the wrist. This makes the Grand Lange 1 the ideal dress watch that combines genteel understatement with exciting design to form one organic unit. The 41 mm timepiece is available in white or pink gold.
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Richard Lange Minute Repeater
It all started with the pocket watch that A. Lange & Söhne is historically known for, and the watchmaking tradition continues with this homage to classic precision watchmaking. With a limited release of 50 pieces, the Richard Lange Minute Repeater is based on the classic construction principles of precision watchmaking.
Of note is the delicate construction of the melodious and sophisticated striking mechanism as well as the enamel dial with its blued steel hands and slim Roman numerals, all manufactured in-house. Modern features include the patented hammer block and the pause elimination feature that prevents the usual pause between the hour and minute strikes in the first 14 minutes of an hour.
