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The Beauty of the Invisible Glashütte, August 2011 Traditional finish techniques at A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne timepieces of the 21st century constitute the link to a heritage that began in Saxony more than 165 years ago. From the very beginning, Ferdinand A. Lange described his business philosophy as follows: “With the knowledge that quality craftsmanship always assures the most advantageous purchase, we are aware that we can render the best service to our clientele by supplying only watches of the highest class.” Lange still upholds this commitment to the ethics of the artisan, because this alone creates a little piece of eternity in an ever changing world. Indeed, A. Lange & Söhne timepieces still feature quality hallmarks that were once ... >>> more >>> A. Lange & Söhne: The “Pour le Mérite” Collection Glashütte, July 2011 Ever since its first appearance in 1994, the LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” has established itself as one of the most fascinating wristwatches in the world. The complication with its legendary fusée-and-chain transmission has spurred the comeback of the A. Lange & Söhne brand more than any model apart from the LANGE 1. Limited to just 200 exemplars, this timepiece is one of the manufactory’s most sought-after models among collectors and fetches record prices at auction. The fascinating story of this extraordinary watch and the three other “Pour le Mérite” models is now set out in the high-class coffee table book “A. Lange & Söhne: The ‘Pour le Mérite’ Collection”. It has been written by watch expert Peter Chong, a long time insider of ... >>> more >>> BULOVA: Kollektion Curaçao July 2011 With the Curaçao, BULOVA ACCUTRON introduces a collection of diving instruments water-resistant to 300 metres, thereby offering sporting individuals a sizeable new challenge this summer! BULOVA ACCUTRON is introducing its new Curaçao Collection this summer, featuring a blend of strength and sportiness marrying Swiss made quality with a taste for challenges. Able to withstand considerable pressure of up to 30 bar, the case conveys a sophisticated aesthetic and houses, depending on the version, either a Sellita SW200 mechanical self-winding movement, or a Ronda 5030.D quartz chronograph calibre. In both cases, the graduated unidirectional bezel serves to calculate ... >>> more >>> Trainee from Saxony wins Swiss competition for young watchmakers Glashütte, May 2011 First prize in the IHC Competition goes for the second time in succession to a young watchmaking student from A. Lange & Söhne. The original and functional stopseconds design of Lange trainee Rabea Sethmacher (22) came away with first prize in the Swiss competition for young watchmakers, the "Concours de l’Institut d’Horlogerie Cartier 2011" (IHC) on 7 May 2011 in Neuchâtel. The winner can now look forward to her prize – a one-week trip to New York. The jury of five experts was impressed by the imaginative design as well as the quality of its practical realisation. When the mechanism is activated, a playful little ... >>> more >>>