The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph from the Saxonia family is considered one of the most outstanding chronographs in modern watchmaking. It is no ordinary stopwatch—it is a technical statement that embodies uncompromising mechanical perfection. At its heart is an in-house hand-wound caliber that enables the highly precise measurement of minutes and seconds. The characteristic, precisely jumping outsize date display emphasizes this timepiece’s technical sophistication and demonstrates what German watchmaking stands for: precision, reliability, and masterful craftsmanship.

Watchmaking Excellence: The Architecture and Aesthetics of the Datograph

The deliberately exposed movement design of the Datograph models reveals what enthusiasts of mechanical watchmaking appreciate so much: the typical Glashütte three-quarters plate, which offers stability and structural clarity. Manually engraved balance cocks, screwed golden settings, and finely beveled edges demonstrate the high standards of traditional craftsmanship.

The result is a timepiece that perfectly combines function and aesthetics—created for connoisseurs who expect nothing less than the highest level of craftsmanship.

A. Lange & Söhne and Wempe—A Partnership Steeped in Tradition

Wempe and A. Lange & Söhne share a long history. Herbert Wempe and Otto Lange, grandson of the company founder, established the first cooperation between the two companies. One of their first joint ventures in the 1930s was the establishment of the Glashütte Observatory consortium. Following the reestablishment of A. Lange & Söhne in 1990, the exquisite timepieces from the Glashütte-based manufacturer have been available again at Wempe since 1994. In addition to the A. Lange & Söhne Datograph collection, we carry numerous other lines from the Saxon brand—both online and in our showrooms.