Inside the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture: "Where perfection meets beautiful imperfection" скачать в хорошем качестве

Inside the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture: "Where perfection meets beautiful imperfection"

Andrew travelled to Glashütte, Germany to visit Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Söhne, for a special immersive journey inside the manufacture of the prestigious German watchmaker, revealing the intricate craftsmanship, philosophy, and unique processes that position the brand at the forefront of haute horlogerie. Central to the brand’s excellence is its meticulous finishing and the rare practice of double assembly, which involves assembling the watch twice — initially for adjustment and testing, then disassembling and reassembling for final decoration using fresh screws to preserve flawless aesthetics. Wilhelm Schmid explains to Andrew the rationale behind the double assembly and the use of untreated German silver for plates that require careful handling to avoid tarnishing. They further delve into the finishing techniques that are prevalent at Lange, and the distinct fingerprint its watches have — highlighting subtle Germanic distinctions in terminology and technique compared to Swiss watchmaking. The brand’s finishing is not necessarily unique in technical methods, but it stands out in the diversity and meticulous application of these traditional finishes across relatively low production volumes — enabling a level of artisanal detail unattainable by larger manufacturers. A particularly poetic segment focuses on the hand-engraved balance cocks, where each artisan’s personal style imparts a unique signature to the watches, blending imperfection and creativity to celebrate human craftsmanship over machine precision. This “imperfection of beauty” is embraced as a defining characteristic of Lange watches, reinforcing the brand’s identity in a modern world increasingly dominated by automation and AI. Finally, Schmid describes Lange’s clientele as discerning watch enthusiasts who appreciate the smallest details and invites them to explore deeper into the brand’s artistry. ------------------------------- https://www.alange-soehne.com/ ------------------------------- Read more articles: https://timeandtidewatches.com Shop: https://shop.timeandtidewatches.com ------------------------------- MB01OTIXZLPJ5VH INSTAGRAM @timetidewatches TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=timea... T+T Shop Instagram   / timetideshop