{"product_id":"a-lange-and-sohne-1815-chronograph-perfection-takes-time-asap0058","title":"A. Lange \u0026 Söhne 1815 Chronograph 'Perfection Takes Time'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Perfection takes time.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend enough of that time around watches from famed Glashütte-based \u003cem\u003emanufacture\u003c\/em\u003e A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne and you begin to understand why: Its sophisticated, beautifully finished products are the result of countless of hours of research, development, design, production, manufacturing, and testing. The Saxon company is so adamant that its timepieces function flawlessly that it actually assembles each watch, disassembles it, and then assembles it once more. Now \u003cem\u003ethat's\u003c\/em\u003e dedication!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contemporary ad from 2023 says it all. Showing a beautiful 1815 Chronograph with a black dial, it explains the thinking behind this painstaking procedure: Once the watch has been assembled and tested once, the movement is then taken apart and hand-finished, after which it's put back together and retested. Using such a precise and time-consuming approach ensures that each A. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne timepiece functions to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ad is custom framed in a 13 3\/4” x 15” natural wood frame with a black stained finish. It features a custom-measured, hand-cut 4-ply matte in a shade of white, complimenting all the ad tones. Every material used is acid-free and the glass is anti-reflective and offers UV-protection to keep this precious ad preserved no matter where you decide to hang it up. Speaking of which, hanging your newly purchased ad is a seamless task, as this particular frame comes with an additional hanging wire and felt pads for wall protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. Lange \u0026amp; Söhne represents the final frontier in high-end mechanical watchmaking. If its twice-assembled timekeeping speaks to you, then be sure to hang this ad proudly in your office, library, garage or wherever you need a reminder that perfection takes time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout our collaboration with Ad Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're thrilled to be collaborating once again with our longtime friend Nick at Ad Patina to bring you a selection of the most-popular and hard to find original vintage magazine advertisements curated specifically for Analog:Shift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScouring the world for forgotten marketing treasures, Ad Patina's r\u003cem\u003eaison de être \u003c\/em\u003every much mimics our own - to hunt down these wonderful bits of history, preserve and restore them as needed, and share them with an enthusiastic community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese documents of horological and advertising history have entered the collecting conversation as the ultimate accompanying accessory to go along with hobbies and passions. They have found themselves framed in homes and offices around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one of these wonderful pieces is a genuine, vintage advertisement that has been professionally framed to ensure years of enjoyment to come - no reprints or reproductions here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like a traditional piece of art - a painting or photograph - an original advertisement can be appreciated for its design as well as for its power to evoke nostalgia. Something vintage enthusiasts know all about!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ad Patina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41342129569879,"sku":"39220058","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/Lange_AS_2024.jpg?v=1730389864","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/a-lange-and-sohne-1815-chronograph-perfection-takes-time-asap0058","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}