A Lange & Söhne partner with Concorso d’Eleganza

Held annually on Lake Como, The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is considered one of the world’s most exclusive events for rare historic vehicles. A. Lange & Söhne has been involved as a partner since 2012 and will once again donate the “Best of Show” award.

The unique atmosphere of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este offers A. Lange & Söhne a worthy setting to present horological masterpieces, and there are many parallels between mechanical timepieces and classic vehicles. A particularly clear example of this is the manufacture calibre L951.5, which reflects the historical connection between motorsport and time measurement with its column-wheel control, a snail for the precisely jumping minute counter, and a refined flyback function. The manually wound movement, first presented in 2010, also drives the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH in white gold, which A. Lange & Söhne has created especially for the winner of the Trofeo BMW Group “Best of Show”, which will be presented by CEO Wilhelm Schmid. The hand-engraved Concorso coat of arms on the hinged cuvette makes the chronograph one-of-a-kind.