Exclusive A. Lange & Sohne gift for The Business Times readers

Dylan Tan
Published Wed, Oct 19, 2022 · 07:56 PM
    • Learn what goes into the making of a Lange timepiece at The Mechanical Masters showcase.
    • Learn what goes into the making of a Lange timepiece at The Mechanical Masters showcase. PHOTO: A. LANGE & SOHNE

    THE Business Times (BT) readers are in for a treat when they check out A. Lange & Sohne’s The Mechanical Masters showcase at ION Orchard from Oct 27-30.

    You will not only have a rare chance to find out what goes into the making of a luxury timepiece, but the first 30 to sign up will also receive a special souvenir from A. Lange & Sohne. All you have to do is indicate that you found out about the event from BT when registering. The exclusive gift for BT readers is available on first come, first served basis; and while stocks last so sign up now.

    The first 30 readers to sign up and indicate that they learnt about the event from BT (as indicated by the arrow) will be eligible for the exclusive gift.

    Expect to immerse yourself in Lange’s world of horological artistry and discover what makes the brand a favourite amongst watch collectors. View some of its exquisite timepieces and learn more about some of the Manufacture’s groundbreaking movements, including a sophisticated constant force mechanism that facilities equal and stable distribution of energy and torque in a movement’s regulating system; a one-of-a-kind, three-disc jumping numerals mechanism that displays time in a digital format; and more.

    Drawing of the constant force escapement. PHOTO: Lange Uhren GmbH

    Lange has also specially flown in Master Watchmaker, Robert Hoffmann and Master Engraver, Robert Arnold, from its headquarters in Glashutte to share insights and conduct ‘live’ demonstrations. Watch how intricate engraving work is carried out on small movement components and find out how the brand creates its real and unique gold alloy, Honey Gold, which it reserves for use only on special commemorative pieces.

    Balance clock engraving. PHOTO: A. LANGE & SOHNE

    “Lange’s numerous innovations and breakthroughs in the field of high-end watchmaking do not only uplift our brand, but the entire world of modern watchmaking,” says Charles Langlois, A. Lange & Sohne’s managing director for South-east Asia and Australia. “We are proud and excited to share our legacy, as well as our numerous technical inventions and rich expertise in hand decorations with our visitors through this one-of-a-kind showcase.”

    The Mechanical Masters showcase will be held at Level One at the ION Orchard atrium from 27 to 30 October 2022, 10am to 9pm. Registration is required at https://www.alange-soehne.com/sg-en/singapore-mechanical-master-events-2022

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