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Indeed, there were 4 of them. The 'Luftwaffe' needed so many watches that Lange could not make them.
that's why Wempe, IWC, Stowa and Laco were also asked to make these watches.
The watches Lange made ( between 6000 and 7000) was also too much so they needed more help. Lange made all the parts but outsourced them to great German watch makers at that time. The 4 other companies helped with putting the movements together
these are the 4 'helpers'
-Andreas Huber in Berlin
-Alpina Dugena in berlin
- Felsing Berlin
-and again Wempe in Hamburg
I believe production numbers were as follow
Lange between 6000 and 7000 , same for Laco and Stowa. Wempe … no idea but probably the same
IWC …. only a thousand
So in total about 25.000 were made.`Ì would really want to know how many still exist but I have no idea.
I know these were used for the German Army Aircrafts and (almost) always for bombers. In Wikipedia I read that 22.000 of these planes never returned home.
Number of casualties was terrible is that terrible war.
So probably 50 , 60, 70, 80 % of these watches are crashed too and are gone forever.
And what about those that survived … that was 70 years ago. So in these 70 years a lot of others are lost too.
So how many still exist ? 500 ? 1000 ? 2500 ?
Can't be very much but I would love to have an answer
MY 55mm Lange & Söhne … yup 55mm
If you can handle the size …. and if you like real vintage with a lot of history, patina and plexi …. you might like it too This is one which I wanted already a long time but you can’t have everything you wish for I guess. I have a long wishlist with watc...
Super watch, by all meanings. Bravo, Bruno.
I saw several, each time tempted to get one, but on the wrist, the " generous " dimensions are way too much for ME. I am a bit jealous... Best, Nicolas
Wow !
A truly great write up, and a fascinating history lesson. Just as this watch list in 2005/6, so it enters mine today. An extremely jealous Dean says congratulations !
a few extra movement pics
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Huge congrats Bruno!
I hope to see it in the metal when I will travel to Brussels! Fx
Fantastic to have one of those!
but remember, there were was no COSC existing in those days. Test them they did - but how - and what were the results? :) amerix
Type vs. manufacturer
Thank you Bruno for this compulsive lesson in history. The watch looks literally great! Interesting, that Swiss companies delivered watches and components to Germany even during WW II. Truth be told, as Swiss citizen I'm not surprised (please excuse if I ...
'hersteller'
Indeed, there were 4 of them. The 'Luftwaffe' needed so many watches that Lange could not make them. that's why Wempe, IWC, Stowa and Laco were also asked to make these watches. The watches Lange made ( between 6000 and 7000) was also too much so they nee...
Bruno, this is such a robust big pilot from Lange
Do you have intention to get all 5 to complete the collection? Regards Ling
Well, that's a 55 mm watch I'd not mind wearing.
;) Fantastic watch and info, Bruno! Regards, Marcelo
Awesome A-dial...
Thank you for you lovely post This is the nicest A. Lange & Söhne A-dial example and I hope it brings you lots of lasting pleasure. I love the A-dial but Ø 55 mm is a tad large for everyday wear. So...my Archimede Ø 42 mm fills the gap :-) Best, -- Rich...
a great watch, but totally unwearable.
i had the Laco version which was also 55mm and on the original strap and i just couldnt wear it sadly. if i had taken the strap off and put another one on then it might have veen different although even for me 55mm is too big. lovely watches from 4 of the...
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