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Precision above all: the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” Glashütte, January 2011 The fourth A. Lange & Söhne timepiece honoured with the distinction “Pour le Mérite” embodies a fusée-and-chain transmission as well as a tourbillon with a patented stopseconds mechanism. The underlying purpose shared by both of these grand complications is to improve rate stability and precision. The prominent regulator dial with its fascinating pivoting segment was inspired by a famous historic paragon. There is hardly another watchmaker who can take more credit for the advancement of precision horology in Saxony than Johann Heinrich Seyffert (1751-1817). At the royal court and among scientists, his timepieces were immensely popular. His design concepts influenced the most talented artisans of his guild, elevating the art of horology in Dresden to new heights. In 1845, this trend culminated in ... >>> more >>> Around the World in 90 days – the “165 Years – Homage to F. A. Lange” tour Glashütte, November 2010 To showcase its outstanding past and present timepieces in the brand's anniversary year to its worldwide following of watch enthusiasts, A. Lange & Söhne embarked on a “Homage Tour” this autumn lasting several weeks with eight destinations around the globe. With a special collection of three outstanding complications, A. Lange & Söhne pays tribute this year to the intellectual heritage of Ferdinand A. Lange, the founder of ... >>> more >>> German high-end watchmaker celebrates filmmakers in Berlin Berlin / Glashütte, November 2010 Glashütte Original signs three-year partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival “Berlinale” The German high-end watchmaker Glashütte Original has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the Berlinale, Germany’s largest cultural event and one of the leading film festivals in the world. The agreement calls for Glashütte Original ... >>> more >>>