A. Lange & Sohne: The Lange 1

They're not Swiss, but A. Lange & Sohne produces some of the finest watches out of their headquarters in Glashutte, Germany. Each one is only constructed using precious metals, and the Lange 1, in particular, is recognized for a patented outsize date and off-center dial. Fun fact: Each watch is assembled, disassembled and re-assembled to ensure quality — German Engineering at its finest.

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