Lang & Heyne
Dresden, Germany · Est. 2001
Founded by Marco Lang, Mirko Heyne
Lang & Heyne is a micro-manufacture founded in Dresden in 2001 by Marco Lang and Mirko Heyne, producing watches in tiny quantities — often fewer than 50 pieces per year — with movement components made entirely in-house. The brand is revered within the independent watchmaking community for the extraordinary quality of its movement finishing.
- Founded
- 2001
- Headquarters
- Dresden, Germany
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Friedrich August I — Signature large-format wristwatch named after the Saxon ruler, featuring a distinctive three-quarter plate movement with hand-engraved balance cock.
- Augustus I — Elegant time-only watch with a sector dial, named after August the Strong, showcasing the brand's obsessive hand-finishing.
- König Johann — Complication watch named after King Johann of Saxony, featuring a power reserve indicator and the brand's hallmark Dresden finishing.
Timeline
- 2001 — Marco Lang and Mirko Heyne found Lang & Heyne in Dresden, Germany, reviving Saxon watchmaking traditions.
- 2003 — Mirko Heyne departs (joining Nomos Glashütte), but the company name is retained.
- 2005 — Marco Lang is accepted as a member of the AHCI, recognising his mastery as an independent watchmaker.
- 2015 — Brand produces around 50 watches per year, with all models named after rulers from the Fürstenzug mural in Dresden.
- 2025 — Debuts the Friedrich August III with a jumping hour and retrograde minute display, reinforcing its position as one of the finest German ateliers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lang & Heyne
- Why are Lang & Heyne watches named after rulers?
- Each model is named after a ruler depicted in the Fürstenzug, a famous 19th-century mural in Dresden showing the rulers of Saxony. Founder Marco Lang visits the mural upon completing each new design.
- How many watches does Lang & Heyne produce?
- Approximately 50 watches per year, each extensively hand-finished in their Dresden workshop with techniques inspired by Saxon horological traditions.