A Weekend With A. Lange & Söhne At The Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance

In a fusion of precision engineering and timeless elegance, A. Lange & Söhne recently marked its inaugural participation as the main partner of the prestigious Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance. Held at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island, on October 1st, 2023, during the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, this event celebrates classic and rare cars in all their splendor.

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As the main partner of the event, A. Lange & Söhne curated exclusive experiences for attendees, providing them with an opportunity to delve into the meticulous craftsmanship and intricate mechanisms that define A. Lange & Söhne timepieces. The brand awarded winners in various categories with certificates adorned with a hand-engraved golden balance cock, adding a touch of horological artistry to the occasion.

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Notable award categories included the decade awards, recognizing the enduring excellence of classic cars over the years, the 30 under 30 category, highlighting the younger generation’s enthusiasm for automotive classics, and the timeless luxury award, celebrating elegance and performance in equal measure. The coveted “Best of Show” title went to the exceptional Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars,’ owned by Fritz Burkard, a testament to its outstanding qualities in the Concours d’Elegance.

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Wilhelm Schmid, CEO at A. Lange & Söhne, expressed his immense pride in the successful partnership, stating, “We are immensely proud that the first step of our partnership has turned out to be such a milestone. It has been an honor to be part of this extraordinary gathering and to be immersed in the community of Newport. We look forward to continuing this partnership, celebrating precision, craftsmanship, and the timeless beauty found in both the world of horology and the world of automobiles.”

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The collaboration between A. Lange & Söhne and the Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance not only adds a touch of horological excellence to this celebration of automotive heritage but also serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of precision craftsmanship and timeless beauty in both the watchmaking and automotive worlds. It marks the beginning of what promises to be a long and successful partnership, celebrating the shared values of these two worlds.