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'''Breaking: A. Lange CEO Fabian Krone Resigns'''
  
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Glashütte, 21 September 2009
  
Glashütte, 21 September 2009 – As a result of strategic differences of opinion over the future direction of A. Lange & Söhne, Mr Fabian Krone has intimated his decision to stand down as Chief Executive Officer of the company.
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As a result of strategic differences of opinion over the future direction of A. Lange & Söhne, Mr Fabian Krone has intimated his decision to stand down as Chief Executive Officer of the company.
  
 
Richemont regrets but respects Mr Krone’s decision.
 
Richemont regrets but respects Mr Krone’s decision.

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Breaking: A. Lange CEO Fabian Krone Resigns

Glashütte, 21 September 2009

As a result of strategic differences of opinion over the future direction of A. Lange & Söhne, Mr Fabian Krone has intimated his decision to stand down as Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Richemont regrets but respects Mr Krone’s decision.

Mr Jerzy Schaper, who up until now has been Chief Operating Officer of A. Lange & Söhne will take over with immediate effect as interim Chief Executive Officer.

A. Lange & Söhne was acquired by Richemont in 2000. It has a strong management team and a highly motivated workforce and will continue to play a significant role as one of Richemont’s leading specialist watchmaker businesses in the future.


A. Lange & Söhne is Germany’s Top Luxury Brand

CEO Fabian Krone (in the middle)

Glashütte, 18 August 2009

For the second time in a row, the traditional watch manufactory A. Lange & Söhne comes out top of the ranking of German luxury brands, published by the renowned business news magazine “Wirtschaftswoche” in its edition of 17 August 2009.

With a grand total of 242 points out of a possible 300, the watchmaker from Saxony’s Ore Mountains once again ...

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Big ben Wikipedia
Clockdial of the tower

During 2009 Parliament celebrates the 150th anniversary of its world famous Clock Tower and the Big Ben


11. July 2009

During 2009 Parliament celebrates the 150th anniversary of its world famous Clock Tower, Great Clock and Great Bel. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. 1859 was the beginning for all three elements when the Clock Tower was completed. The Great Clock started on 31 May, the Great Bell’s strikes were heard for the first time on 11 July and the quarter bells first chimed on 7 September.

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Passion is the best mainspring

Dresden Frauenkirche
unusual “concert hall”

Glashütte / Dresden June 08, 2009

A world-class musical event in a world-famous location:
Glashütte Original presents Valery Gergiev and the Vienna Philharmonic in the Dresden Frauenkirche

On this evening, it was almost as if the music, in its full sonority, filled the whole of the Dresden Frauenkirche ...

The stormy atmosphere outside this wonderful and unusual “concert hall” once again underlined the harmonious interplay of the legendary conductor Valery Gergiev and one of the world’s finest orchestras – the Vienna Philharmonic.

In conjunction with the Dresden Music Festival, the Glashütte Original manufactory presented this unique ...

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A Constant Companion in Turbulent Times

The New 1815

Glashütte, April 2009

Investment with Entertainment Value: The New 1815

In times of plunging stock exchange prices, bank failures and fear of recession, many investors take refuge in tangible assets. Houses, property, precious metals and jewellery promise lasting value in uncertain times, which many funds and stocks cannot offer anymore. Some people turn to mechanical watches made by renowned manufactories, because they possess intrinsic value. Some models are relegated to the safe. However, it is ...

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Basel may be where you want it to be! Important wristwatches, pocket watches, figure clocks and exceptional enamel boxes - Saturday, May 9, 2009, Sheraton Hotel, Frankfurt Airport

Auktionen Dr. Crott

Auctioneers Dr.H. Crott, the internationally renowned auction house for fine watches is happy to present some of the highlights of their upcoming spring auction in Frankfurt!

We were once more able to acquire a large number of exceptional pieces for this auction; collectors and enthusiasts will be particularly excited to see the fine selection of Patek Philippe wristwatches we will be presenting - exquisite examples of references 1463 (est. limit EUR 190.000 - 220.000), 1436 (est. limit EUR 180.000 ...

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Basel may be where you want it to be!

Habring² Chrono COS

Every year at end of march Baselworld is taking place. As worlds biggest and most recognized Watch-fair it’s the place where traditionally all news been presented.The crowds of international purchasers and press can’t be wrong. But Baselworld is most of all public open.

Interferences or changes in the annual exhibition schedule – f.i. the earlier Geneva Salon this year – influencing the stream of visitors heavily. Stress and hecticness is common for the first days – while more peace and quietance ...

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Linde Werdelin SpidoLite Titanium DLC Limited Edition Watch

The Linde Werdelin's new crop of watches is the limited edition of 44 SpidoLite watch in DLC (diamond like carbon) covered titanium. The SpidoLite watches will be officially unveiled at Baselworld 2009 in April. Prices are around $10,000.



Bvlgari Moon Phase Watch for Baselworld 2009

New to the women's line is this updated "Bvlgari Bvlgari" (Bulgari Bulgari) Moon Phase watch.


Officine Panerai Watch for Baselworld 2009

New for 2009 is a Luminor 1950 Marina 3 Days Automatic, given the referrence code PAM 312.


Baselworld 2009: Blancpain presents the brand-new 500 Fathoms

On the eve of the Baselworld 2009 watch show, Blancpain presents the “big sister” of its now famous Fifty Fathoms watch: the brand-new 500 Fathoms.


SIHH 2009 - Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858 Grand Chronographe Régulateur

The Grand Chronographe Régulateur is further proof of the innovative thrust that Montblanc has helped to instil at the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie and which it is hoped will generate one new movement every year.