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Haute Time: A. Lange & Söhne Opens Boutique in Hong Kong’s Luxury Hub

As Asia continues to see a rise in wealthy citizens, A. Lange & Söhne has opened their fifth and latest boutique in the heart of Hong Kong to cater to an ever-growing demand for luxury timepieces. Following their Dresden, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul locations, the brand hails from Saxony with a line of exceptional and precisely crafted timepieces that have captured the interest of horology enthusiasts the world over – most recently in Hong Kong.

The goal for this latest boutique is to bring to Hong Kong the quality and ambiance of their celebrated traditional German watchmaking with an intimate and high-end focus on service. Founded in 1845, the brand’s essence is present throughout the Hong Kong location with furnishing and décor that accentuate the watchmaker’s emphasis on fine craftsmanship and technological innovation. Luxurious detailing bears the brand’s signature leitmotif, down to the characteristic Lange grey coffered walls.

The design has been carefully executed to optimally showcase the brand’s work; display cabinets made from light-transmitting concrete brilliantly display the fine pieces while light-colored sandstone flooring – the same material used in traditional Dresden construction – is a nod to the brand’s roots. Additionally, the location houses virtually all of the fine pieces that can be found in the Saxony base.

A. Lange & Söhne Hong Kong is located among many other luxury retailers in Kowloon at Shop G11, 1881 Heritage, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

[Source: WatchTime]

Jun 28, 2011 10:58 AM
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