An autumnal rite of passage
Every October, in the coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week marks the enchanting transition of summer’s warm embrace to autumn’s cool invigorating air with a four-day celebration of automotive excellence and craftsmanship. In 2024, A. Lange & Söhne enters its second year as the presenting sponsor of the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance, the motor week’s pinnacle event, taking place on Sunday, October 6th. A collection of more than 180 vintage cars and a curated assortment of A. Lange & Söhne timepieces will be presented at The Breakers, a national historic landmark and former Vanderbilt summer residence that offers panoramic ocean views over Newport’s captivating Cliff Walk.
“Collectors around the world share a passion for craftsmanship and timeless elegance that inspires lasting connections between the watch community, classic car community, and us.”
- Wilhelm Schmid, CEO, A. Lange & Söhne
Craftsmanship and timeless elegance
Vintage cars and A. Lange & Söhne timepieces share a rich heritage and profound fusion of artistry, precision and tradition – from intricate gears to delicate dials. Merging fine craftsmanship with remarkable feats of design and engineering, they form an expression of what was possible at a given point in time.
Great conversation pieces
Like A. Lange & Söhne timepieces, vintage cars are quintessential examples of mechanical artistry. Every mechanical masterpiece embodies hours upon hours of labor, a testament to the dedication of its maker and a reflection of a tireless pursuit of perfection that transcends borders and generations. This extraordinary dedication and persistence connect and inspires watch enthusiasts and aficionados of classic cars worldwide and constitutes a treasure trove for fascinating and inspiring conversations.
Watch spotlight
The DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON HONEYGOLD “Lumen” unites three sophisticated complications: a flyback chronograph with a precisely jumping minute counter, an instantaneously switching perpetual calendar with an outsize date as well as a one-minute tourbillon with stop seconds.
This masterpiece also reveals its radiant personality in the dark ‒ thanks to the semi-transparent dial and the luminous coating. Additionally, the case stands out because of the particular hardness and incomparable resplendence of Lange-exclusive honey gold.
A high-spirited classic car and haute horology experience
In the tradition of the world’s great Concours d’Elegance competitions, the Audrain Concours presents a suite of special events that accentuate the region’s heritage, classic arts, sport and lifestyle experiences. During the concours, A. Lange & Söhne offers an exclusive brand experience to VIP guests, featuring an assortment of recently debuted, limited edition and core collection timepieces, as well as an introduction to the world of German precision watchmaking.
This bespoke experience encompasses the best of A. Lange & Söhne while giving guests the opportunity to enjoy all the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week has to offer.
A. Lange & Söhne and classic cars
A. Lange & Söhne timepieces embody inventiveness, distinctive style, and the pursuit of perfection – qualities that also define exquisite automobiles. For this reason, the Saxon manufacture has been supporting international classic car events for the past twelve years. A. Lange & Sӧhne has helped usher in a new era of classic car experiences that elevates the connection between timekeeping and motoring heritage and celebrates mechanical creations that have passed the test of time by never standing still.
A. Lange & Sӧhne’s current portfolio of classic car concours sponsorship includes four prestigious competitions: Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este (Italy), Concours of Elegance Germany, Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace (UK) and the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance (USA). Collectively, this global portfolio advances the preservation and appreciation of vintage cars worldwide, demonstrating A. Lange & Sӧhne’s dedication to craftsmanship, timeless elegance and mechanical artistry.
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