They just have a way of putting so much information on the dial without making it look busy. That's even beyond really good technical watchmaking, it's just great design.
I have to repeat my comment on another video: A. Lange & Söhne are a relative newcomer/returnee to the high art of watchmaking but they reached incredible level of craftsmanship in quite a short period of time. It is all a matter of personal taste and aspiration but I would rank A. Lange & Söhne watches above the "Holly Trinity" of Swiss watchmaking. Such is the the novelty of their ideas. Such is the beauty of their calibres ! I simply adore them !!!
MrVoayer I’m inclined to agree. I can’t comment on the quality of the finishing compared to say Patek as I have seen neither in person but aesthetically I much prefer the Lange movements to other movements - they just have so much beauty to them.
"There will be people that like fine watches, and as long as there are fine watches I'm pretty sure that we can come up with watches they will like" Amazing humility even when you're surpassing every other watchmaker in the world. That's a mindset that will keep them improving.
I love it. These timepieces are wonderful. I can't have one coz I don't have much but I really love the artwork and the dedication. I realize why they are prized the way they are.
The workmanship is beyond belief, congratulations to those who create the concepts and all the others who bring them to life. The movements in watches contribute to the harmony that exists between people of any nation. What these people have as skills cannot be bought with money. The watches are fine, but the people who make them make a civilized nation.
The quality and the craftsmanship of these pieces are so high and beautiful, it feels like an insult putting a value number on these watches to sell them. I just wish they would let each technician put a very small initial of their names on the unexposed side of each pieces that makes the watch. Just pure Perfection.
Thank you! Videos like this are not only wonderful, they are highly inspiring! Obviously, there are true craftsmen in the world today, and their example gives us many of us lessers who can learn from these magnificent artisans.
I have a grand Langematic, it is a work of art, the movement is breathtaking, it can stand toe to toe with Patel, the only reason they are not part of the Holy Trinity is because it is not Swiss made but German, you have to own one to truly appreciate a Lange
I used to repair phones... modern phones have microparts requiring magnifying glass just to see... it’s hard with both eyes open; especially when one uses the magnifying glass and the other one is to focus on the tool.... I’m only removing old parts and installing the new one... can’t imagine finishing a microparts using hands with manual tools... mad skills
When people ask me "Why do you buy watches? Why are you so fascinated with automatic watches when you can look at your phone?" I will show them this video.
I just tell them ; it's a work of art. Enough said. People whom have to ask that question simply don't deserve an answer ; it's like crying about the price of a piece -- if you can't afford it then don't get into collecting anything either.
Perfect imperfection. I just love all the moving parts etc. I own a Steinhart, a nice one, and it is a little bit too fast, 7.2 seconds, it is MY watch. Also got a few limited watches, not too expensive bit there are a 100 of those in the entire world. You got something near unique, and i love it.
+capturedbytee i don't think any of these manufacturers are giving any of the others a 'run' for their money. they're all exceptional in their own right. none of them are better than the other. they're top top quality.
sultanabran1 I know your comment is a year old but I have to say you are wrong. I highly respect patek and as you said the are both incredible manufacturers. however quality control and finishing at Lange is superior
Absolutely love this company and it’s watches, I like the employees of the company probably will never be able to afford one. But that’s life only the best for the rich.
out of curiosity, what is the career path for a watchmaker to end up working at a brand like A&S or Omega or Patek, one of the big boys? I know that there is watchmaking school but how do you end up as one of the guys assembling the movements for these artisanal brand? And what then is the path for someone who would actually design the movements?
Lange is great but it doesn't even come close to Patek in terms of history. Brush up on both brands and you'll understand why everyone lusts after Patek's, why it holds value best. As beautiful as Lange is most of their watches do not retain value. People say they love Lange but when push comes to shove and they're ready to drop $50,000 it will be Patek first.
@@Phoneix8 who cares about history.. Ford has more history than most car makers but that doesn't make them any better. Najam was referring to the quality of the watch not the value pumped up by Instagram-powered speculative bubbles. After spending time with both brands under a loupe in the Sydney boutiques, I agree with him Sure the Nautilus is going crazy but that says more about Genta than Patek - check out the prices of the Lange Odysseus - it's appreciating almost as well
can someone please tell me what the desktop flexible lamp / magnifiers are that they use (make and model) ? not sure if they have a mag feature as well as brilliant light?
With modern machines and computers, it has in fact become easier than before to produce things like beautiful and complicated watches locally. Of course they don't show you the computers or the CNC machines in the video, but of course they have those. It is nothing wrong with that, it actually helps to make more parts in house. And the electrical tools we see are things that they could only dream of 50 years ago.
What's with all the paper towels on the workstations? Certainly they could invest in something better than Bounty to provide a suitable work surface for their skilled staff.
I think it's because of the most and dirt. If you look at the immense attention for detail, you may believe they have tried everything and come to one conclusion: paper towel is the best solution with a good price :)
they are clean, cheap/disposable, and white. perfect surface to place parts. also they have a texture that grabs small things, keeping them from skating across your table to the floor if you sneeze.
They just have a way of putting so much information on the dial without making it look busy. That's even beyond really good technical watchmaking, it's just great design.
I have to repeat my comment on another video:
A. Lange & Söhne are a relative newcomer/returnee to the high art of watchmaking but they reached incredible level of craftsmanship in quite a short period of time. It is all a matter of personal taste and aspiration but I would rank A. Lange & Söhne watches above the "Holly Trinity" of Swiss watchmaking. Such is the the novelty of their ideas. Such is the beauty of their calibres ! I simply adore them !!!
MrVoayer I’m inclined to agree. I can’t comment on the quality of the finishing compared to say Patek as I have seen neither in person but aesthetically I much prefer the Lange movements to other movements - they just have so much beauty to them.
150 years newcomer?
Agree 100% A Lange & Sohne above the holy trinity
Oh wow. I wish this video was an hour long.
let make a 24 hour version!
From someone who works in Marketing and Manufacturing this video is brilliant. The detail and precision in such a time piece is marvellous.
This is unreal. Absolutely mesmerizing
I would hate to be the guy that drops a tray of these tiny parts
"There will be people that like fine watches, and as long as there are fine watches I'm pretty sure that we can come up with watches they will like" Amazing humility even when you're surpassing every other watchmaker in the world. That's a mindset that will keep them improving.
Lange movements are the most beautiful movements I have ever seen. Period.
I love it. These timepieces are wonderful. I can't have one coz I don't have much but I really love the artwork and the dedication. I realize why they are prized the way they are.
The workmanship is beyond belief, congratulations to those who create the concepts and all the others who bring them to life. The movements in watches contribute to the harmony that exists between people of any nation. What these people have as skills cannot be bought with money. The watches are fine, but the people who make them make a civilized nation.
I love the way he refers to a €16.000 watch as something "entry level."
No,only Lange&Söhne is the best of World ! And not ander 80 000€
Sam Chua Well, considering the fact that they have watches for over 1.5 mio euros, 16.000€ is relatively cheap
It is easy to understand why after watching this video.
It’s a fair price
Hilarious.
Lange is the one and only watch brand that keeps Patek up at night. Reality
The quality and the craftsmanship of these pieces are so high and beautiful, it feels like an insult putting a value number on these watches to sell them. I just wish they would let each technician put a very small initial of their names on the unexposed side of each pieces that makes the watch. Just pure Perfection.
The best opener for a watch show. The content is great too.
Thank you! Videos like this are not only wonderful, they are highly inspiring! Obviously, there are true craftsmen in the world today, and their example gives us many of us lessers who can learn from these magnificent artisans.
I have a grand Langematic, it is a work of art, the movement is breathtaking, it can stand toe to toe with Patel, the only reason they are not part of the Holy Trinity is because it is not Swiss made but German, you have to own one to truly appreciate a Lange
I used to repair phones... modern phones have microparts requiring magnifying glass just to see... it’s hard with both eyes open; especially when one uses the magnifying glass and the other one is to focus on the tool.... I’m only removing old parts and installing the new one... can’t imagine finishing a microparts using hands with manual tools... mad skills
When people ask me "Why do you buy watches? Why are you so fascinated with automatic watches when you can look at your phone?" I will show them this video.
I just tell them ; it's a work of art. Enough said. People whom have to ask that question simply don't deserve an answer ; it's like crying about the price of a piece -- if you can't afford it then don't get into collecting anything either.
Sadly, most won't "get it". Most can't appreciate things like this. It has to come from within. lol.
Perfect imperfection. I just love all the moving parts etc. I own a Steinhart, a nice one, and it is a little bit too fast, 7.2 seconds, it is MY watch. Also got a few limited watches, not too expensive bit there are a 100 of those in the entire world. You got something near unique, and i love it.
There is just some form of childlike fascination for these forms of art pieces.
out of all the higher priced watch companies, this is the only one that really seems to capture my interest
A. Lange & Sohne should be in top 3 watchmaking companies. They easily beat Audemars Piguet and are as good as Patek or VC
I would give a lot for one of those, I absolutely love these beautiful pieces of art
This is how luxury goods work, you have to give a lot to get them.
A.lange & Sohne is so amaziing!!!
I was not able to breath for the entire period of the video! incredible!
LOVE THE WATCHMAKING VIDEOS !!
Thanks for sharing with us.
simply.....works of art...
Mesmerising craftsmanship.
Giving Patek a run for its money.
+capturedbytee i don't think any of these manufacturers are giving any of the others a 'run' for their money. they're all exceptional in their own right. none of them are better than the other. they're top top quality.
sultanabran1 I know your comment is a year old but I have to say you are wrong. I highly respect patek and as you said the are both incredible manufacturers. however quality control and finishing at Lange is superior
Patek...no never ..i wont Lange&Söhne !!!
honestly so true. its insane to me that a double split from lange only costs 90k yet if it had the patek crest on it, it would be probably 10x that
Ethan i know i am 9 months late, but i agree with u 100%
I am w the crowd saying this was meditative. I was mesmerized until the end and only then did I realize I was basically transfixed.
Awesome craftsmanship.
Watching this as I wear my 1815, I feel such humility that I am able to wear the product of these artisans.
Simply incredible!
The best vídeo on youtube
waiting weeks for a new video, and here we are a 5min video... THANKS hodinkee!
Absolutely love this company and it’s watches, I like the employees of the company probably will never be able to afford one. But that’s life only the best for the rich.
This is better than ASMR
Best Watchmaker in my humble opinion
I feel like I just had a 6 minute meditation session... Think another 6 minutes are in order...
stunning timepieces and I saw one Lancia Strattos in Berlin today. Damn that sounded good.
Lancia Stratos* indeed is a beautiful car.
Every video worth the wait!
I understood better now the work behind a watch like this.
Mechanical masterpiece
agree- longer would be even better
Your content is the best- thanks!
What would that guy engraving earn a year? such a fine skill and would be hard to replace someone like that!
Work's of art.
Works* (plural, no apostrophe) ...
Perfection in motion.
Beautiful!
out of curiosity, what is the career path for a watchmaker to end up working at a brand like A&S or Omega or Patek, one of the big boys? I know that there is watchmaking school but how do you end up as one of the guys assembling the movements for these artisanal brand? And what then is the path for someone who would actually design the movements?
Beautiful watches
This will be my end game.
"Simple & Beauty"
Nice vid, Hodinkee fan!
A.Lange❤❤❤
Superb!
The high end watch market has gone insane within the past few years.
These chaps r ahead of Patek n soon they will b far ahead.
Lange is great but it doesn't even come close to Patek in terms of history. Brush up on both brands and you'll understand why everyone lusts after Patek's, why it holds value best. As beautiful as Lange is most of their watches do not retain value. People say they love Lange but when push comes to shove and they're ready to drop $50,000 it will be Patek first.
@@Phoneix8 who cares about history.. Ford has more history than most car makers but that doesn't make them any better. Najam was referring to the quality of the watch not the value pumped up by Instagram-powered speculative bubbles.
After spending time with both brands under a loupe in the Sydney boutiques, I agree with him
Sure the Nautilus is going crazy but that says more about Genta than Patek - check out the prices of the Lange Odysseus - it's appreciating almost as well
@@sidewinderxx sound like man from end of the world. I can smell seiko lover from far away. PATEK ALL THE WAY...SIMPLE
A.LS......PP?..... What about Breguet.......Blancpain..... VC.....
@@marcinremis9368 baaaaa.. another sheep just following along. Happy for you to pay the inflated prices
I want more video with A. Lange
Great video, nice watches, too bad they cost more than new car.
How do you polish a rubie while the only thing that can scratch it is diamond? I guess using diamond?
Love Lange!!
Swiss the germans has landed!
A beautiful watch.
can someone please tell me what the desktop flexible lamp / magnifiers are that they use (make and model) ? not sure if they have a mag feature as well as brilliant light?
they must be amazing at fps gaming with that hand eye coordination
A. Lange soley exists to put other watchmakers to shame
Adolf Lange & Söhne, what has been seen, cannot be unseen
These watches are more complicated and refined than my brain
Best watches ever.
seriously... forget rolex.
After watching this I went out and bought myself a Lange 1
elegant
Woooooowww
A Lange is elite premium always. Greatness
These and Richard Mille watches are absolutely extraordinary. Nothing like them in the world, just exceptional.
No wonder they carry such a healthy price tag.
That Dutch accent though.. but seems a really impressive company
Christiaan Haesen It's a German company buddy
Art
With modern machines and computers, it has in fact become easier than before to produce things like beautiful and complicated watches locally. Of course they don't show you the computers or the CNC machines in the video, but of course they have those. It is nothing wrong with that, it actually helps to make more parts in house. And the electrical tools we see are things that they could only dream of 50 years ago.
WOW
dream job !
the best
amazing watches! might have to settle for a Glashutte Original until I make more money haha...
Do all the components need to be non ferrous?
Why will photography be banned later?
It was very short.
"Darling, I was fired today".
"What happened?"
"I sneezed"
Lange are better than Patek. Actually they are the best.
um..........these people need to talk to a doctor.........this isnt.........normal
Geile Dinger
Aber bei so einer sissifuss arbeit würde ich verrückt werden.🤯
visit Hamilton
that probably may halp to bring more viewers
The only statue of an Adolph in Germany.
Pragtig
Someone tell me how to pronounce their brand.
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Min. 6:50
Lange > Patek
Wonderful. Get a quotation for insurance before you buy. It'll frighten the life out of you.
She slides the metal part one time on a piece of paper and puts it in box job finishe 8 hour day
Hodinky 😊
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Wonder how much money a&s employees get
I wonder how much these people get paid
They are well-paid, far above average. Still takes them multiple months' salaries to buy one of their watches.
What's with all the paper towels on the workstations? Certainly they could invest in something better than Bounty to provide a suitable work surface for their skilled staff.
I think it's because of the most and dirt. If you look at the immense attention for detail, you may believe they have tried everything and come to one conclusion: paper towel is the best solution with a good price :)
they are clean, cheap/disposable, and white. perfect surface to place parts. also they have a texture that grabs small things, keeping them from skating across your table to the floor if you sneeze.