Founded in 2001 by Marco Lang and Mirko Heyne, Lang & Heyne is an exclusive, high-end independent German watchmaker based in Dresden, about 45 minutes from Glashütte. The location keeps them separate and independent, which collectors particularly appreciate. There are currently ten in-house calibres, all hand-wound, which are known for exceptional hand craftsmanship and finishing, and 97% of components are produced in-house. Although production has increased in recent years, only around 150-200 pieces are completed annually. A key detail for the brand is the use of a third centralized lug at the top and bottom of the case.
The original owners have since left the company, with Heyne leaving after the first year to become the head of research and development at Nomos. Lang remained until 2019, moving on to develop his own brand with a new workshop. Lang & Heyne never faltered, however, as Jens Schneider came in as Director of Development. Schneider is a major force in the industry, coming from Moritz Grossmann, A. Lange & Söhne and Glashütte Original.
Both Lang & Heyne and Uhren-Werke-Dresden (UWD), a small movement manufacturer set up by Lang, merged to establish Tempus Arte Group in 2013. This group recently added the Black Forest watchmaker STOWA and has a 49 percent stake in watch customization firm, BLAKEN.
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