Walter．Lange(Walter Lange)1924Year7moon29day~2017Year1moon17day

Walter．Lange(Walter Lange)At2017Year1moon17before death,Always act as a brand representative and ambassador withA. Lange & SöhneLangeClosely connected, it has been commended by the government many times for its outstanding contributions to the German watchmaking industry. Rather than his career success, the world remembers him more for his charming personality, open-minded attitude, warmth, humility and down-to-earth spirit. Walter．When Lange comes into contact with people, he always treats them as equals. With his foresight on responsible entrepreneurs, his full devotion to the watchmaking industry, and his careful cultivation of a new generation of watchmakers, his influence still deeply affects the corporate culture of Lange watches.

A sheltered childhood and the brutality of war

1924Born in eastern GermanyDresden(Dresden)Walter．Lange,It's Rudolf(Rudolf)and hilda．Lange(Hildegart Lange)The fourth child of Glashütte(Glashütte)Had a profoundly sheltered childhood. During that period, due to the impact of the global economic crisis, the sight of the unemployed in the family business was always imprinted in his mind and became the driving force for his future self-growth. Walter．Lange has been resolutely moving towards the path of watchmaker since he was a child. He often accompanied his father Rudolf to the factory to inspect the precision timepieces made. After completing primary school in Glashütte andDresdenAfter his secondary education, he1941Spring in Karlstein, Austria(Karlštejn)He started a watchmaking apprenticeship at the watchmaking industrial school; his apprenticeship came to an abrupt end just one summer later:18Walter．Lange was drafted into the army and participated in World War II. As he always emphasized, his survival was due to sheer luck.1945Year5moon7On the same day, he was sent home due to serious injuries. But his luck didn't last long:1945Year5moon8On August 1, the last day of World War II, Glashütte was bombed. The main manufacturing plant of Lange Watch Industry was severely damaged, and the surviving items were forcibly confiscated by the Soviet occupiers. These items included: watches, parts and machines, and Walter．Marine timers and other related intellectual property documents produced by Lange himself.

New hope after the war—The birth of the first wristwatch

In 1954, Walter. Lange, glowing with confidence.

The trend of the timesReset to zero

1994Years, Walter．Lange and his partner Günter. Bruline (Günter Blümlein) took a group photo with Yu in the watchmaking department︒

There is another soul figure who plays an important role in Lange’s revival.㇐㇐Günter. Bruline (Gün BLümlein), he is not only a successful entrepreneur and charismatic strategist, but also Walter．A. Lange & Söhne’s most important partner, he firmly believesA. Lange & SöhneLangeThis historical brand must return one day. Have a sophisticated and dedicated team of designers, watchmakers and administrative professionals,and fromAuto parts manufacturerVDOSubsidiary watch groupLMH(Les Manufactures Horlogères)financial support,Finally for20The new look of Lange watches at the end of the century,Provides a convincing final answer.『From the beginning, our focus has been on developing watches that are minimalist, classic and contemporary.』Walter．Lange said.

time to returnRise from the ashes

With a keen eye for the ultimate pursuit of quality, Walter．Lange and Günter. Brülaine, the dynamic watchmaking duo, work togetherFocus on retaining traditional craftsmanship and innovative development technology.A. Lange & SöhneLangeThe brand launches four new ZTE products after its return,include:LANGE 1,ARKADE,SAXONIAandTOURBILLON "Pour le Mérite"series of watches,At1994Year10moontwenty fourJapan in GermanyLusdenThe palace officially announced, sophisticated and delicate German watchmaking craftsmanship,make the industryConnoisseurs and watch collectors alike will be amazed by this new watch.123All works were sold out instantly, and a series of new product displays followed. Walter．Lange never hesitated to share his watchmaking advice and life experience. Until the last moment, he always talked freely, accepted interviews and shared his life with customers, reporters and business partners. Whether in Glashütte or around the world, he interacted with everyone he came into contact with with great openness and became a highly respected entrepreneur in people's eyes.

Committed to cultivating a new generation of watchmakers

Walter．One of the things Lange was most concerned about in his life was the future of the watchmaking industry. The company was originally1997With just two apprentices, its in-house school is now internationally recognized. Walter．A. Lange & Söhne is always willing to listen to the real needs of the new generation of watchmakers, and his level of hands-on involvement is still a role model for the younger generation.2022In the fall of that year, the manufacturer named the internal school after him.「Walter．Lange Training and Continuing Education Center", in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the watchmaking industry.2022Year10moon13day,LangeCEOWilliam．Smid(Wilhelm Schmid)Pay tribute to Walter at the ceremony．Lange pays tribute.