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Lange, a German watch company, was founded over 150 years ago. Started by Ferdinand Adolph Lange on December 7th, 1845, in the small village of Glashutte, the tiny watch company quickly became one of the most prestigious in all of Germany, and the brand became an integral part of the nation’s history. Lange found success from studying and creating ways of crafting highly-valued A Lange watches of consistent quality in a series. Initially, Lange started his business with his brother-in-law, master watchmaker Adolf Schneider, as well as a group of over a dozen apprentices.
Unfortunately, in 1948, just a few short years after its 100th anniversary, (and shortly following the destruction of the main Lange production building during a WWII air raid) the company was expropriated by the post-war Soviet Communist administration, making the Lange brand cease to exist. For decades following, the world no longer received new Lange watches.
However, the reunification of Germany gave Lange’s great-grandson, Walter Lange, the opportunity to rebuild his family’s legacy. Exactly 145 years to the day that Ferdinand Lange started his watch company, on December 7th, 1990, Walter Lange re-opened “A. Lange & Sohne.”
Today, A. Lange & Sohne products rank with the most preeminent watches in the world, selling in the same price range as top-tier Swiss designer watches, such as Patek Philippe watches
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A designer watch is a huge investment. Here are 3 things you should be concerned with if you really want your investment to last.
Water
Many designer watches have water resistant properties, but it’s the amount of water resistance each watch has that varies from model to model. If you aren’t sure how deep your watch can be in the water, or if it can be around water at all, you should always refer to your watch manual. You should also be aware that salt water is more damaging than still because of the abrasiveness of the salt.
Chemicals
You should avoid contact with highly abrasive chemicals when wearing your luxury watch. Even something as common as hairspray can damage the finish of a fine watch, so use your discretion when utilizing these chemically based products while you’re wearing your watch.
Temperature Extremes
It’s never a good idea to leave your luxury watch in extreme heat or extreme cold for a long period of time. Some watches are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so just make sure that your watch can handle that.
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Do you want a stunning timepiece? You’re willing to spend the money, you just need to decide what kind you want. Right. Well, there are a lot of luxury watches out there, so let’s take a look.
To begin with, let’s look at Hublot watches. Hublot watches are Swiss made and are some of the newer luxury watches out there. Their trademark is the natural black rubber strap which took three years to make. They use some of the finest materials in their watches, like titanium screws, black nickel indices, and carbon bridges. Hublot watches typically have a more rugged and adventurous style.
A Lange & Sohne watches have a one hundred and fifty year history. This company has pioneered timepiece technology, creating a double chronometer allowing for the timing of two different events for up to thirty minutes. Typically these watches have a more classic, spartan design and are made out of gold or platinum.
AP watches (Audemars Piguet) were founded in 1875 in the Joux Valley and have maintained a tradition of excellence . AP watches have a variety of styles, ranging from the more contemporary to the classic, to the sporty. In any case, these timepieces attain the pinnacle of luxury.
These are just some of the brands you may encounter when searching for a new luxury timepiece. It’s up to you to decide what kind of style you prefer.
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To me, there’s nothing like designer watches. Some people get fanatic about clothes, some about shoes, and other about cars, but me, I love a fine watch. I can tell a Patek Philippe watch from a Panerai Watch with the greatest degree of accuracy.
But I feel I have to justify my love of fine watches to most people who don’t understand why you’d pay so much for a watch. They simply don’t understand what it’s like to have that kind of luxury wrapped around your wrist. Many feel that in today’s world where we have the time on our cell phones, ipods, computers and other gadgets, the need for a watch is over.
The common consensus today is that it’s almost overkill to have all those time-telling devices on you.
But unlike these gadgets and gizmos, watches are timeless.
I got my first watch from my grandfather for my thirteenth birthday. He got it when was 19, from his father after the war, and now he was handing it down to me. I remember feeling like an adult for the first time having this beautiful timepiece on my arm. And you just don’t get that kind of nostalgia with a cell phone or iPod. So in short, designer watches are more than just a fashion statement or a way to show off your status.
A fine watch can be a timeless, meaningful heirloom that can be passed on from generation to generation.
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I always trust A Lange and Sohne watches for the very best in quality and style, so when I was looking for a new moonphase watch, I knew it had to be an A Lange.
That’s when I saw the Lange 1 Moonphase, a beautiful timepiece in pristine platinum with glass made out of sapphire crystal. The strap is likewise luxurious, made out of a comfortable black snakeskin with hand-stitched details.
The Lange 1 Moonphase is also available in rose and yellow gold models, but I think the platinum goes best with the piece’s interstellar implications.
This watch also features the Lange 1 collection’s trademark asymmetry, featuring an off-center main dial and smaller supplementary dial—in this case, the moonphase display.
Speaking of the moonphase, A Lange & Sohne Watches offer an impressively precise lunar display. Unlike most moonphase timepieces, which become inaccurate after as little as 30 days, the Lange 1 Moonphase is meticulously manufactured with four gear ratios to be 99.998 percent exact. It would take the watch 1,226 years to be off by even a single day.
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There are some people out there that simply buy a watch and they are fine with it, while others are looking for a few tips on what they should be asking themselves when buying these luxury watches. No matter who you are, you really should consider some key points. First off what kind of a watch do you want? Do you want to find a dress watch? Sports? Divers? Luxury? Next you will want to ask yourself how much you are willing to spend. Some people only want to spend a few bucks on a watch, but I can guarantee you a few bucks is not going to get you a watch that will last for a long time. I’m not saying you have to spend the same amount you spent on your car, but you should be considering a significant amount of money here!
If you buy a quality watch, it’s going to be a watch that you will have for a long time. Buy a cheap watch and you will have it for a short while. Make sense?!? Next you can consider asking yourself what kind of a lifestyle you lead. Maybe you are all business and no play – you might want to consider a really business like classy watch that won’t clash with your suits. Or hey, maybe you love to have fun – you could consider a really wild and crazy watch that makes everyone go “wow!”.
You can also consider asking yourself about if you want an Eco watch – these do exist by the way! They don’t use batteries at all, simply the gears move by YOUR movement. In fact, a few hours a day could lead to a full two days of watch wear. Awesome! If you are constantly on the move or exposed to a lot of weather elements, you might want to try something very durable that can withstand rain, sleet, snow and wind – sports watches are great for this!
You also need to consider the brand, if it matters to you. In most cases a quality brand nae is going to bring a quality brand watch to the table. It’s also going to bring a level of craftsmanship as well. Lastly, if you are buying the watch online or offline, you need to make sure the watch is from an authorized and reputable dealer. They will need to provide you with a warranty, guarantee, serial number for the watch and a Certification Of Authenticity!
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