The Ultimate A. Lange & Söhne History Quiz

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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

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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