The Ultimate A. Lange & Söhne History Quiz

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Sources

https://langepedia.com/encyclopedia/lange-1-definitive-guide/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._Lange_%26_S%C3%B6hne

https://www.sothebys.com/en/brands/a-lange-sohne

https://www.phillips.com/article/59923916/the-beauty-and-art-of-a-lange-and-sohne

Think you know everything about A. Lange & Söhne? Test your knowledge on the history, innovations, and signature models of this watchmaker

1. When was A. Lange & Söhne originally founded?

1904

1850

1845

1924

2. Who were instrumental in the 1994 relaunch of A. Lange & Söhne?

Walter Lange and Günter Blümlein

Ferdinand Lange

Kurt Klaus

Reinhard Meis

3. Which model introduced in 1994 became the most iconic watch for A. Lange & Söhne?

Arkade

Saxonia

Lange 1

Pour le Mérite

4. In which city did A. Lange & Söhne open its most recent significant U.S. salon?

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Chicago

New York

5. What movement currently powers the Lange 1, starting from 2015?

Caliber L041.2

Caliber L121.1

Caliber L901.0

Caliber L101.2

6. Which A. Lange & Söhne model is known for its jumping numeric time display?

Saxonia

Arkade

Pour le Mérite

Zeitwerk

7. Which architectural structure inspired the oversized date on the Lange 1?

Glashütte Town Hall

Brandenburg Gate

Dresden’s Semper Opera House

Berlin Cathedral

8. What major global event in 1945 significantly impacted A. Lange & Söhne?

Bombing raid

World War I

Economic depression

Merger with Richemont

9. What decorative technique is a signature of A. Lange & Söhne watches?

Enamel dials

Guilloche bezels

Skeleton movements

Hand-engraved balance cock

10. In which year did A. Lange & Söhne make a significant brand milestone by opening their first U.S. salon in San Francisco?

2021

2024

2014

2022

11. Which feature of the Lange 1's design has remained virtually unchanged for over 25 years?

Asymmetric layout

Case material

Dial color

Movement type

12. What is one of the grand complications featured in the Grand Complication model?

Minute-repeater

Jumping hour

Power reserve

Tourbillon

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