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“There is something that you demand not only of your watch, but also of yourself: never stand still” Walter Lange
It is hard to deny that behind the A. Lange & Söhne watch brand, there is a fiery entrepreneurial spirit that continues to burn brightly. The team that is currently in charge of the company are immensely proud of every watch manufactured. And every watch is a symbol of everything that the company stands for.
There are very few watchmaking companies that can stand next to A. Lange and Sohne and easily hold their own. This is because the A. Lange and Sohne watch brand is without a doubt one of the most luxurious companies, making some of the most luxurious watches on the planet.
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The A. Lange and Sohne watch company is a proudly German one with a history dating back to 1845. The company was founded by Adolf Lange who worked as an apprentice watchmaker before taking the brave leap and setting up the watch company that is today famous for its superior timepieces. It was one of the first companies to be set up in the town of Glashütte, and it didn’t take long for the business to gain a global reputation for being highly valuable and luxurious.
Each of the watches have a unique design that reflects its Glashütte origins, but the watches also have elements of British and Swiss watchmaking.
Like many of the luxury watch brands, A.Lange and Sohne is a company driven by its desire to be different and its desire to provide a watch that functions at a standard far higher than most other watches on the market. The company is known for its innovative approach to the manufacturing of its watches and also boasts some of the most popular watch designs in the world.
A.Lange and Sohne watches are an experience all on their own and with the stories and the heritage associated with these watches, when you buy one, you will be owning a piece of history.
Both brand new watches as well as second hand A.Lange and Sohne watches for sale in South Africa, include some of the most sought-after pieces. The collections include moon phase watches, chronographs, Tourbillion watches and white gold watches. There is also a set of classic watches available.
Of the many collections, the Lange 1, the Zeitwerk, the Saxonia, the 1815, the Richard Lange and the Odysseus all form a part of the A.Lange and Sohne watch family.
The cheapest A. Lange and Sohne watch will be any of the watches that you buy as second hand pieces. These are all usually budget friendly. If you are looking for a cheap brand new A. Lange and Sohne watch, then have a look at the Saxonia range.
Genuine A. Lange and Sohne watches are on the upper end in terms of the price, which means these watches can be expensive, especially when buying a brand new one. These watches can start from around R250 000 and go well beyond the R2 000 000 mark.
Given the incredible value of these watches, due to the materials that they are made of and the work put into creating each one, when buying an A.Lange and Sohne watch, you will be making a very good investment, because they are well-worth buying.
One of the most difficult A.Lange and Sohne watches to buy will be any of the watches within the vintage collections. These watches are just about all a fantastic and sometimes difficult buy because they are known for featuring one the industry’s most intricate complications.
The type of A.Lange and Sohne watch that you buy should ideally be the type of watch that meets your expectations and also fits into whatever budget you are working with.
Because these are such valuable watches, they are made to last. To further ensure the longevity of the watch, you should commit to a yearly watch service by a professional watch company or by a jeweller.
There are a variety of ways that you can tell if the A.Lange and Sohne watch you are considering is the real deal:
· The best thing to do is to take the watch to a qualified jeweller or watch dealer to verify its authenticity. You should also only buy a A.Lange and Sohne watch from a reputable watch company.
· Feel the weight of the watch on your wrist, these watches are going to feel quite heavy when worn.
· Check the spelling of any lettering on the watch.
· Look at the prices, these watches will be more expensive than the average watch.
· Have a look at the luminosity on the watch hands. A.Lange and Sohne watch hands are treated with a material called Luminova, and this allows you to see the hands at night.
The decision to buy a new or a used A.Lange and Sohne watch is one that will be determined by your tastes and your budget. Second hand A.Lange and Sohne watches for sale in South Africa are the more affordable kind and as such are easier to budget for.
Most A.Lange and Sohne watches are highly desirable because they are such unique and valuable pieces. Specific watches in the brand that are popular include the Saxonia collection.
The cost of a watch service is going to depend entirely on where you take the watch to be serviced. Some companies might charge more than others to service a watch of this kind.
One way that you can tell the year of your watch is to have a look at the serial number and then compare it to the numbers on the company website or a related website. You can also contact the company and ask for verification.
All A.Lange and Sohne watches need to have some maintenance done in order for them to keep their value. A yearly service should be more than enough to keep them in good working order.
All A.Lange and Sohne watches, since they are designed using the best materials and made using the best watchmaking techniques, are more than capable of holding onto their value.
Certificates of Authenticity are available on request from the A.Lange and Sohne team if the watch was made after 1990 or if the certificate is missing.
