The A. Lange & Söhne Centennial Tourbillon Comes Home
The A. Lange & Söhne Centennial Tourbillon, originally showcased at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition, has a rich history as a remarkable pocket watch. Featuring a one-minute tourbillon and an enameled depiction of the goddess Minerva, this timepiece was commissioned in 1900 and initially delivered to a jeweler in Dresden. It later came into the possession of Otto Weigang, who was known for his collection of significant watches. After disappearing during World War II, the Centennial Tourbillon resurfaced in 1976 and was celebrated for its cultural and historical significance. In recent years, the town of Bautzen repurchased the watch, recognizing its importance as a piece of local industrial history. As 2025 marks the 125th anniversary of the exhibition where it first gained attention, the watch has returned home to the Museum Bautzen. Visitors are encouraged to explore this extraordinary piece of horological craftsmanship and the rich legacy it represents, highlighting the intersection of art, history, and technological innovation in watchmaking.
