A visit to A. Lange & Söhne's archives in Glashütte provided a rare glimpse into the brand's history, showcasing early revival models and unique Handwerkskunst pieces. The archive visit highlighted the foundational designs of the brand's 1994 revival, including the Lange 1, Arkade, and Saxonia, alongside exceptional examples of the Handwerkskunst line, known for its intricate artistic handwork.
- The Lange 1 is the only design from the original 1994 collection still in production.
- The Arkade featured a shaped caliber L911.
- Original revival models were delivered with solid casebacks.
- The 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst ref. 730.048 featured a tremblage dial.
- The 1815 Tourbillon was the first watch to feature both hacking and zero-reset functionality with a tourbillon.
The visit to A. Lange & Söhne's archives in Glashütte offered a look at historically significant watches.
The 1994 revival collection included the Lange 1, Arkade, and Saxonia, all in yellow gold.
The Lange 1 is noted for its asymmetrical dial, big date, and non-linear power reserve indicator.
The Arkade is distinguished by its shaped case and was considered a Teutonic interpretation of a women's watch.
The Handwerkskunst line pairs complicated references with exceptional artistic handwork.
The 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst features a tremblage dial, a painstaking hand-engraved technique.