With a watchmaking legacy that has its origins in the early 19th century, German brand A. Lange and Söhne has created a wide range of iconic watches such as the Lange 1 and is renowned around the world for its chronographs and impeccably polished and elegant aesthetics.
A. Lange and Söhne’s story begins with Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who, at the age of 15, apprenticed with master watchmaker Johann Christian Friedrich Gutkaes in Saxony. In the late 1830s, Gutkaes and his young apprentice developed the Five-Minute Clock for the Semper Opera House in Dresden, considered by historians as a masterpiece in Saxon clockmaking artistry.
Following his apprenticeship with Gutkaes, Lange traveled through France, England and Switzerland before returning to Germany to work at a watch manufactory in Glashütte. Lange’s watchmaking talents began to gain recognition by Europe’s wealthy nobility. Among them was Russian Czar Alexander II, who was so enamored by Lange’s pocket watches that he gifted Lange a diamond scarf pin.
In 1845, Lange founded his watch company, and in 1868, his sons Richard and Emil became the business’s co-owners upon his retirement. Both brothers were talented in their own right. Richard, an innovative designer, contributed to dozens of watchmaking patents. Meanwhile, Emil achieved world fame for his Century Tourbillon watch, which he presented at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris.
Throughout the early 20th century, the Lange family’s watchmaking firm flourished. After World War II, the manufactory was shut down and nationalized. However, in 1990, Ferdinand’s great-grandson Walter Lange resurrected his family’s watchmaking legacy, reviving the A. Lange and Söhne brand with entrepreneur Günter Blümlein.
In 1994, A. Lange and Söhne debuted their first wristwatch collection, which included the Lange 1, Saxonia, Arkade and Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” models. Subsequently, other successful models followed, such as Odysseus, Cabaret, Zeitwerk and the iconic 1815 — named for Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s birth year.
Blümlein died in 2001 and Walter Lange died in 2016, yet A. Lange and Söhne continues to rank among the world’s top luxury watchmakers with exquisite pieces that are highly coveted by today’s discerning collectors.
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A. Lange & Söhne 18 Karat Gold Savonette Pocket Watch, 52mm
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant A. Lange & Söhne triple-hinged savonette pocket watch is a refined example of Glashütte’s finest watchmaking traditions. Crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, the case is ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Lange Sohne 1815 Wrist Watch, Lange Certificate Like New Ref. 206.025
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Lange Sohne 1815 Wrist Watch With Lange Certificate Like New, Rare and very Collectable Movement : Manual Winding Reference nr : 206.025 Case : Platinum 36 mm
Platinum
A. Lange & Sohne DUF Pocket Watch 14k Gold Near NOS Condition 1930s
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pristine 14ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter pocket watch with a champagne two tone satin finished dial signed D U F with Arabic numerals outer minute track and original Breg...
14k Gold
A. Lange & Söhne 1A 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, "Lucia" Case, Empire Numerals
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite A. Lange & Söhne pocket watch embodies the pinnacle of Glashütte craftsmanship. Encased in solid 18K yellow gold with a refined “Lucia” case design, this timepiece sho...
Gold, 18k Gold
A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A. Lange & Sohne. An 18ct Rose Gold Open Face keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The superb white enamel dial signed A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte B/ Dresden with Breguet s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
A. Lange & Söhne, 18 Karat Gold, Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1898 Constantinopel
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite and rare pocket watch from A. Lange & Söhne represents an extraordinary combination of historical craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Manufactured around 1898, it embodies the high art of Saxon watchmaking tradition. The heart of this precision pocket watch...
Gold, 18k Gold
Glashütte Senator Navigator Chronograph GUB 39-32 - Steel, Box & Papers
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, BE
The rare Glashütte Original Senator Navigator Chronograph is a distinguished timepiece featuring a 39mm stainless steel case and an automatic GUB 39-32 movement. Its design includes ...
Steel
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1879 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Gold-filled
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond spacers. Watch head is platinum. Spacer...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one of America's most highly respected watch makers of the period, its journey began with a personalization for M.M. Buss, 1893. Added at a later date and complementing this fine pocket watch is an impressive high quality, heavy gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 12 Size DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Period Pocket Watch Chain Attachment WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement VAULT FIND This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a great open faced watch...
Gold-filled, White Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage pocket watch, the case is round and engraved with plant motifs all around. The back is gold-plated, engraved, and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Breguet Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking hand made watch was produced by the legendary house of International Watch Company, based in Schaffhausen Switzerland. The firm is still in business today and makes spectacular watches. This piece, done in the art deco style is in nearly new condition and it comes with a pocket...
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 6582 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece stainless steel Oyster case with Yellow Gold Zephyre Bezel an...
Gold, Steel
Large Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mid Victorian Period - English Lever Large / Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch with Attached Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain, T-Bar and Coin. Hallmark Birmingha...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
A. Lange & Sohne Double Split 404.035 Mens Watch Box Papers
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Great Neck, NY
A. Lange & Sohne Double Split 404.035 Mens Watch. 43mm platinum case. Platinum bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and Roman numeral & index hour markers. Tachymeter around oute...
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon 730.079F Dial Platinum Mens Watch Box Papers
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Great Neck, NY
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon 730.079F Mens Watch. 39.5mm platinum case. Platinum bezel. White enamel dial with blue hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Small second at 6 o'clo...
A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 101.030 Gray Dial Mens Watch Papers
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Great Neck, NY
A. Lange & Sohn Lange 1 101.030/LS1013AG Mens Watch. 38.5mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold smoothed bezel. Gray dial with white gold hands and Roman numeral & index hour markers...
Sold
H 1.52 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.52 in
A. Lange and Sohne Lange 1 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch 101.032
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box or papers. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year Chronostore warranty coverage * 14-day return policy ...
Rose Gold
A. Lange & Söhne Dopplefederhaus Watch
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a blue dial. 38mm face Automatic movement Model #32859
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.52 in W 0.42 in Dm 1.52 in
A. Lange & Sohne Langematik 38.5mm Perpetual Platinum Gray Dial Watch 310.025E
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collectible: A. Lange & Söhne Platinum Perpetual Calendar Discover one of the most exclusive timepieces on the market—an exceptional A. Lange & Söhne Perpetual Calendar in pla...
Platinum
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Rose Gold
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rose gold Grand Lange 1 by A. Lange & Sohne. Featuring black and grey dials with a date display, power reserve indicator and a small seconds display. The Lange brown leather strap...
Rose Gold
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time Rose Gold Watch 385.032
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Dallas, TX
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time Rose Gold Watch 385.032 - Automatic winding ; 72 hours of power reserve; caliber l086.2. 18K Rose gold ( 40 mm). Silver dial with subdials. Brown ...
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Men's Yellow Gold Watch 206.032
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Dallas, TX
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Men's Yellow Gold Watch 206.032 - Manual winding. Yellow Gold case with exhibition back (36mm diameter). Silver dial with Arabic numerals; sub-seconds dial. Bla...
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Platinum 115.025
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A platinum Grand Lange 1 by A. Lange & Sohne. Featuring a silver dial with a date display, power reserve indicator and a small seconds display. The black Lange leather strap comes w...
Platinum
A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Yellow Gold Men's Power Reserve Big Date Watch 101.022
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Dallas, TX
A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Yellow Gold Men's Power Reserve Big Date Watch 101.022 - Manual winding. Yellow gold case with exposition back (37mm diameter). Silver dial with offset time...
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 42mm Rose Gold Hand Wind Watch 115.032/LS1154AD
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band shows signs of wear. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authe...
Rose Gold