Zeitwerk Date Ref. 148.038

About the brand  A. Lange & Söhne emerged as one of the pioneering watchmakers in the renowned town of Glashütte, Germany. In 1845, Adolf Lange founded the brand after gaining valuable experience as an apprentice under the skilled watchmaker J.C. Friedrich Gutkaes. During this time, Lange crafted timepieces tailored to the elite clientele, refining his watchmaking techniques and cultivating a meticulous and customer-centric work ethic. Lange's apprenticeship concluded with honors in 1835, after which he continued working under Gutkaes for a few more years. Seeking further education, he studied under a respected chronometer maker before returning to Glashütte to establish his own workshop. In the early years of his business, Lange displayed a strong inclination for innovation. In 1846, he introduced the three-quarter plate, a distinctive feature still present in the brand's movements today. Additionally, he abandoned the Parisian system of linges in favor of the metric system, intr