A. Lange & Söhne
Richemont · Germany
A. Lange & Söhne is a German luxury watchmaker founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Saxony. It belongs to the Richemont Group, which it joined in 2000.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1845 |
| Founder | Ferdinand Adolph Lange |
| Location | Glashütte, Saxony |
| Parent group | Richemont (since 2000) |
| Website | alange-soehne.com |
What is A. Lange & Söhne?
A. Lange & Söhne is a German luxury watch manufacturer from Glashütte in Saxony. It was founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange, born in 1815 and called Adolf Lange in some accounts.
History
The company was revived in the 1990s, and its revival collection of 1994 comprised four models:
- Lange 1
- Arcade
- Saxonia
- Tourbillon Pour le Mérite
The revived company, Lange Uhren GmbH, was established in Saxony. In 2000 the brand joined the Richemont Group together with IWC. Glashütte, in Saxony, Germany, remains the brand's birthplace and its reference point.
Products and positioning
The brand makes watches in the luxury segment, and its history feature presents the 1994 collection as the foundation of the revived range. A more recent model named in a history feature is the Odysseus, which uses the DATOMATIC movement, calibre L155.1.
Why it matters
The brand is tied to Glashütte, Saxony, where it was born and where its revived company, Lange Uhren GmbH, was established.
Frequently asked questions
Where is A. Lange & Söhne from?
A. Lange & Söhne is from Glashütte in Saxony, Germany.
Who owns A. Lange & Söhne?
It is part of the Richemont Group, which it joined in 2000.