MANUFACTORY

DISCOVER OUR BRAND, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND HERITAGE

Headquarter of A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, Germany

Since A. Lange & Söhne was re-established in 1990, Walter Lange's proclaimed goal has been to once again build watches that are among the best in the world. That is why every timepiece that leaves our manufactory in Glashütte must meet the highest standards – from the hand-engraved balance cock to the finishing of the individual parts and the twofold assembly of the movements, whether hidden deep in the movement or directly visible through the sapphire crystal back.

Our timepieces are highly sophisticated developments of traditional fine watchmaking. The basis of our work is to challenge conventions. This is the only way that we can succeed in developing from the ground up and making watches that are particularly precious and unique. Complications of every degree have been found in the 71 Lange calibres developed since 1990. Timepieces such as the ZEITWERK with its mechanical jumping numeral display or the LANGE 1 with its characteristic outsize date and asymmetrical design could only be created because we push the boundaries of what is possible.

Each of our watches is Made in Germany. They are constructed in our manufactory in Glashütte, crafted by hand and renowned for their reliability through excellent mechanics. Our roots have been here ever since Ferdinand Adolph Lange laid the foundation for Saxon fine watchmaking with his manufactory in Glashütte in 1845 and led it to world fame. It is this past steeped in history that drives our standards and our pursuit of perfection. You will understand as soon as you hold a Lange watch in your hands.

THE ART OF WATCHMAKING

Craftsmanship and tradition are intertwined in our manufactory every day to create truly unique timepieces. Watchmaking conventions are constantly questioned, developed and improved in our strive for perfection. Our finishers and watchmakers continuously adapt and optimise the various finishing and manufacturing processes. Countless hours are invested in every single timepiece until it meets our standards. And watch lovers become connoisseurs when you take a closer look at our craftsmanship – see for yourself.

TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS
TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS
Traditional style and design hallmarks typify A. Lange & Söhne timepieces and imbue them with inimitable charisma.
TWOFOLD ASSEMBLY
TWOFOLD ASSEMBLY
Be it a simple model or a highly sophisticated timepiece – at A. Lange & Söhne, every movement is assembled twice.
FINISHING AND ENGRAVING
FINISHING AND ENGRAVING
Even the most minute pieces undergo an elaborate finishing.

HERITAGE

Our values and aspirations are closely linked to the history of Saxon fine watchmaking. In 1845, Ferdinand Adolph Lange founded his watch manufactory in Glashütte and it was not long before his pocket watches achieved worldwide fame. Later, his sons continued his legacy through numerous patents and further developments. Shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Walter Lange, the great-grandson of Ferdinand Adolph Lange, dared to make a new start in 1990. With his new manufactory, he set out with the goal of building watches that were among the best in the world – and substantiated this claim four years later with the presentation of the first collection. Travel back to the beginnings of Saxon fine watch making here to understand why we will always choose the longer path to perfection.

A. LANGE & SÖHNE IS REBORN
A. LANGE & SÖHNE IS REBORN
In 1989, Germany celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall. Walter Lange immediately considers the establishment of a Lange manufactory in Glashütte and makes his dream come true.
UNFORGETTABLE MASTERPIECES
UNFORGETTABLE MASTERPIECES
Since 1990, Lange has been creating mechanical works of art that have found permanent places in notable collections and in our memories.
FERDINAND ADOLPH LANGE EARLY YEARS
FERDINAND ADOLPH LANGE EARLY YEARS
Ferdinand Adolph Lange was a pioneering spirit who revolutionized precision watchmaking.

COMPANY

With our work, we not only want to advance fine watchmaking, but also question the status quo. In this way, challenge and further development become the guiding principles of our vision. These are not only reflected in our timepieces, but also in our entire manufactory. Here you can find out more about the latest developments, how we live sustainability, how we value social responsibility and how you can become part of our success story. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

LATEST NEWS

CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE 2023
Since 2012, A. Lange & Söhne has been involved as a partner of the exclusive automobile competition. This year, our manufactory will once again donate the “Best of Show” award for the overall winner ‒ the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH. A unique watch that symbolises the parallels between motorsports and mechanical timepieces.
WATCHES AND WONDERS 2023
From 27 March until 2 April, Watches and Wonders 2023 in Geneva invited professionals and watch aficionados to discover this year’s debuts.
A WATCH FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Presented at the 2022 Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance, this exclusive timepiece will be auctioned in benefit of the Prince's Trust. Discover the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH "Hampton Court Edition" and learn more about the good cause behind the watch.

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HOW CAN WE BE OF SERVICE?

Whether you are in search of a specific model, have questions out of interest or need a service request for your timepiece – we are delighted to help you. We are at your service by phone, email or in one of our boutiques. 

The A. Lange & Söhne salon in Zurich