LANG & HEYNE
Dresden is a dream and for many visitors the most beautiful city in Germany. Elector August I. started to invite artisans to move to Dresden in the 16th century; they created incomparable mechanical works of sorceries. Subsequent rulers have done the same thing.
Thus, Dresden became an important cultural and handcrafted center in Europe. Bigger and more industrial watch manufacturers were established in the nearby town of Glashütte in Saxon Switzerland in the 19th and 20th century, whereas the Dresden based master watchmakers created sophisticated unique pieces and small series for discerning clients.
It is a statement of the owner, reflecting his style and sophistication discreetly. The crown, worn on the head in former times, nowadays decorates the wrist. There is a special fascination with the mechanics.
Three elegant lugs: emphasizing the vertical axis, the middle lug flatters the overall appearance of the watch and serves as a balance to the crown.
Silver grinding: a rediscovered and enhanced method used in the 18th and 19th century. A special mixture is applied to the brass movement components using a stiff-bristle brush. The result is a fine, grain-like surface which will then be plated in gold.
Screw: they are the symbol of a watchmaker’s claim to pride and quality. The solution is to use a goat’s hair brush, domed threads and beveled as well as tin polished heads. The screws will be polished and partly flame-blued in the finest shades of violet. The specialists manufacture only 12 to 15 screws per day.
LANG & HEYNE feels honor-bound to this tradition: honest handmade watches of the highest quality, created in exclusive small series.
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