A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne produces Germany's finest timepieces, unmatched in movement finishing by any Swiss brand. The Lange 1, with its signature off-center dial, retails for $32,000 and features a 72-hour power reserve achieved through twin mainspring barrels. Only about 5,000 watches are made yearly, each assembled twice—once for function and once for decoration. Lange's hand-engraved balance cocks and three-quarter plates rival the craftsmanship of #1 Patek Philippe but at a 20% lower price point. For collectors seeking mechanical transcendence, Lange's precision is faster than the average Swiss movement in regulation accuracy, making it an essential alternative to any Geneva manufacture.