Lang & Heyne

What Lang & Heyne does

Lang & Heyne is an independent German mechanical watch manufacturer founded in 2001, operating from a manufactory in the Ullersdorfer Mühle building in Radeberg, near Dresden. The company designs and produces hand-finished mechanical wristwatches in very small quantities, powered by its own in-house calibers (I, III, VI, VIII, IX, and LH 33.2-2). It currently employs 11–50 people and sells seven core model lines—Georg, Anton, Friedrich II, Friedrich III, Friedrich August I, Johann, and Moritz—alongside bespoke unique pieces and strictly limited editions. Manufacturing depth exceeds 90% in-house, covering CNC milling, turning, laser cutting, wire EDM, galvanoplasty, hand-finishing, assembly, regulation, and testing.

The product line targets discerning mechanical watch collectors who value precision, design, and artisanal craftsmanship. Entry pricing begins at €47,500 (Georg model, including VAT in Germany), with tourbillon and complication models (Anton with Caliber IX flying tourbillon, Moritz with astronomical Caliber III) commanding materially higher prices. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of completed timepieces, distributed exclusively through a curated global authorized dealer network across Europe, Japan, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Australia. Direct factory sales and bespoke customization services are also offered. Limited editions are tightly constrained (e.g., Friedrich III Manufaktur Edition limited to 5 pieces, Hektor Edition II to 99 pieces), underscoring the exclusivity-driven business model.

Lang & Heyne became part of the Tempus Arte Gruppe, a Munich-based diversified luxury watch group, in 2024. The managing directors of the parent entity are Dr.-Ing. Daniel T. Roy and Alexander Gutierrez Diaz. The company operates a multilingual website (DE, EN, FR, ES, JA, CN), maintains active social media presence, and historically offered guided factory tours in Dresden (currently suspended). Marketing emphasizes Saxon watchmaking heritage, hand-finishing, in-house production depth, and design language inspired by Saxon kings and electors.

Name

Lang & Heyne

Legal name

Tempus Arte GmbH & Co. KG • LANG & HEYNE

Website

https://lang-und-heyne.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lang & Heyne is an independent German mechanical watch manufacturer founded in 2001, producing hand-finished in-house caliber watches in very small quantities at its Radeberg/Dresden manufactory, sold globally via authorized dealers to mechanical watch collectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury mechanical watches

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices/Parts (3873)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Mechanical Watches (CRAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Complications & Haute Horlogerie (CRAKADAG), Watch Manufacturing (Movements, Cases, Dials, Assembly) (CRAKADAJ), Independent/Microbrand Watches (CRAKADAH)

Keywords

• Mechanical watch manufacturing
• Luxury mechanical timepieces
• Hand-finished watch movements
• In-house caliber manufacturing
• Bespoke watch customization

Headquarters

HQ city

Radeberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Luxury mechanical watch sales: Lang & Heyne generates revenue through the direct sale of hand-finished mechanical watches. Each watch is produced in very small quantities at their Dresden manufactory. Revenue is one-time per product, with customers purchasing completed timepieces through authorized dealers or directly from the manufacturer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lang & Heyne is an independent Saxon watch manufacturer producing hand-finished mechanical wristwatches in very small quantities (5–99 pieces per edition) at its manufactory in Radeberg near Dresden, Germany. Its catalog covers seven core model lines (Georg, Anton, Friedrich II, Friedrich III, Friedrich August I, Johann, Moritz) plus a sporty Hektor line, each powered by proprietary in-house calibers, alongside strictly limited special editions and a bespoke unique-piece customization service covering dial, hand, engraving and case-material options.

Product overview

Lang & Heyne is an independent Saxon watch manufacturer producing hand-finished mechanical watches in very small quantities from Dresden. The collection comprises seven core model lines (Georg, Anton, Friedrich II, Friedrich III, Friedrich August I, Johann, and Moritz) powered by in-house calibers (I, III, VI, VIII, and IX), alongside numerous limited editions and bespoke unique pieces. The Georg features a rectangular case with Caliber VIII; Anton showcases a flying tourbillon with Caliber IX; Friedrich II and III are round watches with Caliber VI. Moritz incorporates astronomical complications with Caliber III. Limited editions include the Manufaktur Edition, Remontoir series, and special anniversary pieces. Customization services allow personalized dials, hands, engravings, and case materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Georg Rectangular mechanical wristwatch featuring Caliber VIII with hand-finished in-house movement; entry-level model available in stainless steel or 18 ct rose gold with dial variations including white Grand Feu enamel, black galvanised silver with red accents. Targeted at discerning collectors of haute horlogerie.
• Anton Tourbillon wristwatch featuring Caliber IX with flying-minutes tourbillon and rotating seconds cage, housed in platinum or rose gold with enamel dials. Built for high-end collectors seeking a Saxon-tradition flying tourbillon in small production quantities.
• Friedrich II Round mechanical wristwatch powered by Caliber VI with trigonal bridge architecture and decentralized seconds at 6 o'clock; available with cathedral or lance hands. Aimed at collectors valuing understated elegance and high dial readability.
• Friedrich III Versatile round mechanical wristwatch with Caliber VI featuring trigonal bridge architecture, decentralized seconds, and high dial readability. Available with multiple dial and hand configurations.
• Friedrich August I Mechanical wristwatch powered by in-house Caliber I featuring hours, minutes, decentralized seconds at 6 o'clock and a seconds-stop system for precise hand setting. Designed for collectors of classical haute horlogerie.
• Johann Mechanical wristwatch powered by Caliber I with hour, minute display, decentralized seconds at 6 o'clock and seconds-stop functionality. Targeted at collectors seeking hand-finished classical watchmaking.
• Moritz Complication mechanical wristwatch with Caliber III featuring decentralized seconds, weekday, moon phase, month display, day/night indicator and declination. Aimed at collectors who value intricate calendar and astronomical complications.
• Hektor Sporty-elegant mechanical wristwatch featuring Caliber LH 33.2-2 with revised balance wheel and double-bearing escape wheel, finished with rhodium-plated brass and nickel silver components. Available with stainless steel bracelet.
• Friedrich III Manufaktur Edition Strictly limited to 5 pieces featuring a solid hinged lid turned from solid material and highly polished on the inside like a mirror, representing classic Dresden watchmaking handcraft.
• Hektor Edition II Limited edition of 99 pieces featuring the revised Caliber LH 33.2-2 with new bridge geometry, double-bearing escape wheel and rhodium-plated movement parts.
• Friedrich III Remontoir Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition Special platinum limited edition featuring a remontoir mechanism for constant-force seconds, produced for the Sincere Platinum Jubilee celebration.
• Friedrich III Hommage Tower Clock SPB 10th Anniversary Edition Limited special edition celebrating a 10th anniversary, featuring a tower-clock-inspired design with Caliber VI movement.
• Special Georg SHH Edition II Second special limited edition in the SHH series featuring the rectangular Georg model with refined specifications.
• Friedrich II. Remontoir The Lavish Attic 9th Anniversary Edition Limited edition commemorating The Lavish Attic's 9th anniversary, featuring a remontoir mechanism for precise seconds display.
• Special Georg SHH Edition Special limited edition of the rectangular Georg model featuring unique dial configurations in the SHH series.
• Anton Manufaktur Edition Limited edition tourbillon wristwatch showcasing exceptional hand-finishing and manufacturing craftsmanship built on the Caliber IX tourbillon movement.
• Georg Special Edition Penny Watch Special edition of the Georg model inspired by historical penny-watch designs featuring a unique dial treatment.
• Custom / Unique Piece Service (Unikat gestalten) Bespoke watch customization service for collectors seeking a one-of-a-kind timepiece, allowing personalization of dials (enamel, salmon-colored, hand-painted), hands (cathedral, lance, Louis XV, pear-shaped), hand-engraved surfaces, and cases in precious metals with gemstone settings.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Tempus Arte GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersParent company of Lang & Heyne. Tempus Arte Gruppe has its headquarters in Munich, Germany, possesses deep industry understanding and enjoys worldwide recognized reputation. Manages Lang & Heyne as part of its luxury watch portfolio.
• Juwelier LeichtregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with locations at Taschenbergpalais in Dresden and The fine-fine Luxury in Baden-Baden. Offers personal experience of Lang & Heyne watches.
• Excellent TimeregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Italy offering Lang & Heyne timepieces.
• PICCINI UGO & FIGLIO SparegionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer located at Via Por Santa Maria in Florence, Italy.
• GrassyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer on Gran Vía in Madrid, Spain.
• Daimaru FukuokaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Fukuoka, Japan.
• Isetan ShinjukuregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
• Mitsukoshi NihombashiregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at Main Store in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
• Noble Styling Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at The Westin Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
• Sincere Fine WatchesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with locations in Malaysia (Suria KLCC) and Singapore (Takashimaya S.C.).
• SHH BoutiqueregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with locations in Malaysia (Pavilion Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore (Marina Bay Sands).
• SHH Pendulum BoutiqueregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Bangkok, Thailand.
• The Lavish AtticregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Central, Hong Kong. Also serves as photo credit contributor.
• 10tenlabs / Khozama Ventures SPCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer with locations in Manama, Bahrain and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Passion Fine JewelryregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Solana Beach, California, USA.
• CelliniregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer on Park Avenue in New York, USA.
• Ebillion Luxury TimepiecesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• Define WatchesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Noosa, Queensland, Australia.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Habring²: Austrian independent watch manufacturer (formerly part of IWC lineage) producing hand-finished mechanical watches in very small batches. Direct comparable on independent scale, in-house movement philosophy, and niche collector positioning.
• F.P. Journe: Independent Swiss haute horlogerie brand producing hand-finished in-house calibers in very small quantities. Comparable on independent ownership structure, in-house movement depth, and reliance on limited boutique distribution.
• H. Moser & Cie. Swiss independent haute horlogerie manufacturer known for small production runs, in-house movements, and minimalist design. Highly comparable operating philosophy of scarcity, in-house manufacturing, and collector-driven limited editions.
• Voutilainen: Independent Finnish-Swiss watchmaker producing extremely limited hand-finished mechanical watches with in-house calibers. Direct comparable on scale (single-digit to low double-digit annual production), craftsmanship focus, and collector primary market.
• Nomos Glashütte: Independent German watchmaker from Glashütte, Saxony, with strong in-house caliber development and global boutique distribution. Direct peer on geography and craft heritage, though positioned at lower price points and higher volumes than Lang & Heyne.
• A. Lange & Söhne: German haute horlogerie manufacturer based in Glashütte, Saxony. The closest direct peer given the shared Saxon watchmaking heritage, in-house movement manufacturing, and emphasis on hand-finished mechanical complications — but operating at materially larger scale under Richemont ownership.
• Grönefeld: Dutch independent haute horlogerie watchmaker producing very limited hand-finished mechanical watches with proprietary in-house complications. Comparable on artisan scale, in-house caliber development, and family-style master watchmaker model.
• Rexhep Rexhepi (Akrivia): Geneva-based independent watchmaker producing hand-finished mechanical watches in extremely small annual quantities with proprietary in-house movements. Comparable on ultra-low-volume haute horlogerie positioning and collector-only distribution model.
• Moritz Grossmann: Independent Saxon watch manufacturer producing hand-finished mechanical calibers in very small quantities from Glashütte. Direct peer with near-identical operating model: small-batch in-house movements, limited editions, and heritage-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Glashütte Original: Saxon watch brand owned by Swatch Group, producing in-house mechanical movements in Glashütte. Comparable on craftsmanship and origin story, but operates as a broad Swatch Group incumbent with wider portfolio and global marketing scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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