Collecting guide: A. Lange & Söhne watches

In the world of modern haute horology, A Lange & Söhne - manufacturer of some the world's most exciting timepieces - is today regarded as one of the finest names in watchmaking In 1845, A.

Lange & Söhne's founder Ferdinand Adolph Lange opened a watchmaking facility in the town of Glashütte, in Saxony, Germany During the Second World War Lange & Söhne, like other German watch manufacturers, focused on producing readily legible designs intended for military use, putting the production of ornate, high-end timepieces on hold A.

Lange & Söhne has also started making ultra-complicated versions of its flagship chronograph, such as the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon, which nevertheless adhere to Lange's clean and elegant design language Of all the watchmakers in business today, few have handled the shift to larger timepieces more successfully than A Lange & Söhne, which has provided elegant solutions for those in search of a slightly more substantial watch without abandoning the house's classic aesthetic.

First released in 2003 and updated in 2012, the Grande Lange 1 features the same sophisticated mechanical calibre, essential striking design and pleasing proportions that made the original Lange 1 so celebrated, in a slightly larger, 41 mm case Today, A Lange & Söhne timepieces are more sought-after than ever. Source