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SJX Podcast: In Conversation with Anthony de Haas of A. Lange & Söhne - YouTube - SJX Watches

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04 Nov 2026 — 1 min read

In episode 56 of the SJX Podcast, Anthony de Haas, A. Lange & Söhne’s longtime head of product development, discusses the ideas behind the brand’s watches, beginning with the Datograph Perpetual. Its platinum bracelet and discreet diamond indices take the familiar model in a new direction, reflecting Lange’s aim to make each release distinctive. De Haas also describes Glashütte’s collaborative watchmaking culture and how Lange maintains the character of a small manufacture within Richemont. The conversation covers movement finishing and design, the brand’s reputation as “the biggest independent,” and why strong collector interest may not lead to increased production of watches or bracelets.

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