Chong Hing now carries Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne
28.12.09
Well-known distributor of Patek Philippe watches Chong Hing Jewelers is celebrating its 40th year as a luxury goods retailer. Chong Hing Jewelers' San Gabriel banch is now an official dealer of A. Lange & Söhne, a German watchmaking company in the ranks of Swiss watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. Rather than operating by quartz, all Lange watches are mechanical driven. A. Lange & Söhne, literally translating to A. Lange and Sons, pioneered the double split chronographs and the 31-day reserve mechanical watch.
Celebrated for its highly distinctive look, Lange watches are mostly made of precious metals such as
gold and
platinum, instead of steel. This feature is one of the reasons for the success of the A. Lange & Söhne brand. Additionally, most Lange timepieces sport a display back, allowing its wearer to view the mechanism that makes the watch work. Included in the Lange collection are the Lange 1, Saxonia, Zeitwerk 2009, and
Source: Fibre2fashion.com