I knew that the A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk watch had a lot going for it. When it was announced several months ago in May, I was sure that Lange was doing things right. Oddly enough, its parent company Richemont Group did not. Even though the brand has an almost fanatical following and continues to win award after award (for both the company and their products), there was enough tension over profits between former CEO Fabian Krone and Richemont Group corporate to lead to the former CEO’s resignation. Shame that Richemont didn’t value the skill and determination of the brand.

Like Zeitwerk… I mean clockwork, A. Lange & Sohne has won yet another award for their watches. The result of this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has the Lange Zeitwerk watch winning the “Golden Hand” award. Roughly making it the top watch of the year. Through the various categories, this is the ideal award that any watch maker can strive to achieve for this highly watched annual horological recognition event.

The Lange Zeitwerk watch is a mechanical masterpiece that combines modern and traditional watch making. The dial shows the time digitally via two windows and has a analog subsidiary seconds dial and power reserve indicator. Prices for the watches average about $55,000 – $76,000 (gold and then platinum).