Sad to hear. Hopefully Lange continues his legacy into the future.

Jan 17, 2017,09:57 AM
 

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Walter Lange RIP

 
By: Esharp : January 17th, 2017-02:53
It seems Walter Lange has passed away. A sad day, and ironic - or fitting? - for it to be during SIHH. Condolences to his family. Best E. ...  

One of the titans of modern watchmaking industry...

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 17th, 2017-03:05
without whom watch world today would not be the same. Godspeed Mr. Lange and thank you for everything D

Sad news indeed

 
By: crown comfort : January 17th, 2017-03:06
he did so much for Glashuette. At least, he had a life of achievements and his name will live on.

RIP, Herr Lange

 
By: CR : January 17th, 2017-05:53
I am so incredibly grateful and honored to have been just one of the many beneficiaries of Walter Lange's vision, perseverance, courage, and creativity. The genuine joy and excitement that I saw in his eyes when he explained to us the movement in one of w... 

Sad News

 
By: le_chef : January 17th, 2017-06:12
Walter Lange was a living legend - one of the great come back stories. If you had followed the Lange story or been to the factory or owned a Lange then his death feels like a family member has departed. But what an amazing story! If you read his autobiogr... 

RIP

 
By: Danielis1104 : January 17th, 2017-06:42
And many thanks for bringing A. Lange & Sohne back in the watch dial.

Very Sad.......

 
By: Topcat30093 : January 17th, 2017-10:19
He made a true combination to the world of Horology. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.

Rest in Peace, Herr Lange.

 
By: stromer : January 17th, 2017-11:16
Walter Lange was mit only the Membrane of the Lange family Who drove the resurrection of the brand. He was also the one who saw it being killed by some stray bombs at the end of WW II (indeed an attack against retreating German soldiers, not target at Gla... 

There was a Glashütte before & a transformed Glashütte after the return of Walter Lange...

 
By: Ornatus-Mundi : January 17th, 2017-11:53
Mr Walter Lange has pushed both watchmaking as a whole, forcing many, many established players to advance their production qualities, as well as the economic development of an entire region, with tremendous positive effect. He was a man of elegance, style...  

You have a wonderful memory.

 
By: TheMadDruid : January 17th, 2017-12:30
I truly enjoyed reading that book and learning about the man, not just the company. He will be missed.

An incredible man, overseeing the rejuvenation of a great Brand

 
By: Miranda : January 17th, 2017-13:10
i said to a fellow collector upon seeing a datograph in 1997 that Lange would be head to head with Pstek, VC, at the top table of horology He laughed at me Not laughing today RIP

RIP

 
By: nice2guy : January 17th, 2017-14:20
Your job is done. You leave behind a legacy. And thank you.

RIP.....

 
By: watercolors : January 17th, 2017-14:22
I was impressed with his achievements. I hope the brand remains a top one , one that you think you know well but never fully discover !!! Best Regards Edward

We grieve because....

 
By: Rhyzen : January 17th, 2017-15:40
.... a giant has passed on. Without his vision, passion and sheer tenacity, the renaissance of A. Lange & Sohne would not have been possible. Thank you, for daring to dream. And for dreaming big.

Really saddened to here this news..

 
By: i_am_Sam : January 17th, 2017-23:26
My deepest condolences to him and his family... Thank you so much for bringing one of the best power house in the High Horology world, the re introduction of Lange & Sohne really does changes the industry to be more refined as we know it today RIP Walter ... 

RIP

 
By: hashluck : January 18th, 2017-11:46
Proud to have met him and proud to wear one of the watches to bear the name

Thank You

 
By: Saxon : January 29th, 2017-09:50
for THE REVIVAL OF TIME in Glashütte. Ruhe in Frieden, Walter Lange ...