Watch It: Wilhelm Schmid And Ben Clymer Discuss A. Lange & Söhne's Watches & Wonders Novelties
The conversation features Ben Clymer interviewing A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid about the brand’s latest releases at Watches & Wonders. They discuss the introduction of two new 36 mm Saxonia Annual Calendars and the Lange 1 Perpetual Tourbillon Lumen, emphasizing a strategic shift toward smaller, more wearable watch sizes while maintaining legibility and robustness. Schmid explains that the move to a 36 mm case reflects lessons learned over two decades about optimal case dimensions and comfort on the wrist. He highlights subtle yet important updates to the Lange 1 line and shares insights into the challenges faced in dial design, underscoring the brand’s commitment to refining proportions without compromising performance.