A. Lange & Sohne is a sponsor of a classic cars competition
The famous Saxon watchmaker A. Lange & Sohne will be a sponsor of Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, which is a world renowned classic car competition, which will be held from 25 to 27 May this year on the shores of Lake Como.
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este was founded in 1929, for some time ceased to exist and was again revived in 1990, today this competition is an important event for all connoisseurs of historic vehicles and unique concept cars. The winner, selected in the nomination “Best of Show”, will be presented with specially created for the occasion by a single copy watch LANGE 1 TIME ZONE with a special commemorative engraving on the case back.
The unique LANGE 1 TIME ZONE watch, created for this event, is very functional. It has the scale of the power reserve, stretching from the 2 o’clock position to 4 o’clock position. At the 5 o’clock position there is a small dial of the second time zone. Incidentally CET in the list of time zones is represented by the city of Como, where the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este competition will be held. The main dial LANGE 1 TIME ZONE is at the 9 o’clock position. And right away (at the 1 o’clock position) is a large date aperture. To manage all the extra features the watch has 5 additional buttons. On the case back of the watch there is an emblem, which is the logo of the competition.
"This contest is an opportunity to enjoy the exquisite art and elegance in the best. Similarly, collectors perceive our watches, "- says William Schmidt, a chief executive officer of A. Lange & Sohne.
"The watch company A. Lange & Sohne is now the epitome of elegant design, technical innovation, as well as the constant refined craftsmanship. And it is at the international level. In the face of this company, we have found a partner who is very largely based on tradition to create the future - we are very close to it, "- says Karl Baumer, the president of the competition Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, as well as the director of BMW.
As a sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este competition the watch company A. Saxon Lange & Sohne stands out for the first time. As for winning the award is very important the historical significance of the car, the watch company A. Lange & Sohne, always true to its historical roots, is an ideal partner for the event.
The company A. Lange & Sohne was founded at the initiative of Dresden master Ferdinand A. Lange, after who is named. His own workshop was opened by Lange in 1845. Today, A. Lange & Sohne has become a true manufactory, creating own luxurious movements. The innovative men's watch LANGE won a worldwide fame - they were the first with the big date in the series production. To buy the watch by this company is a desire of many collectors around the world.
