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Grande Complication No 42500

The famous front-lid “Graff engraving” adorns the cover of the book.

Glashütte, September 2010

A book dedicated entirely to one watch must be quite extraordinary. Indeed: The Grande Complication with the serial number 42500 crafted by A. Lange & Söhne is a horological opus with an eventful history now spanning over one hundred years. The report that describes its inception, its restoration, and its comeback is a revelation for every Lange collector and an enriching diary for everyone with a penchant for precision watchmaking.

In 2001, a unique horological treasure returned to the place where it had been made nearly one hundred years earlier. The rarest, most complicated, and most significant timepiece that had ever left the A. Lange & Söhne manufactory was originally sold to ...

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Glashütte Original opens in Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré The new resident of Glashütte Original

Glashütte, Sept. 10th 2010

German watchmaker chooses Paris for its first monobrand boutique in Europe

The Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is one of the world’s most fascinating streets. Rich in history, it has long been popular among artists and other creative professionals seeking a congenial place to live, and today hosts an impressive array of galleries, haute couture brands and opulent boutiques. This exclusive location has recently welcomed a new resident, Glashütte Original. After examining ...

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Change in the leadership at Lange

A. Lange & Söhne

Glashütte, Sept. 8th 2010

On January 1st 2011, Mr. Wilhelm Schmid will take his position as the new CEO of A. Lange & Söhne.

Wilhelm Schmid, 47 years old, was in various positions in marketing and sales at BMW for the last 8 years, and recently responsible for the South African region since 2007.

As the new CEO of A. Lange & Söhne he will push ahead the development of the brand and the company Lange Uhren GmbH.