A. Lange & Söhne Celebrates 15 Years at Villa d’Este With a Bespoke 1815 Chronograph

Fifteen years at Villa d’Este This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, staged in the gardens of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este from 15–17 May 2026, capped a decade and a half of collaboration between the historic classic‑car event and A. Lange & Söhne.

The Saxon manufacture has been a partner since 2012, using the concours as a stage for craft, precision and mechanical beauty that mirrors the cars on display.

The weekend culminated, as always, with the “Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show” award, which this year went to Stefano Martinoli for his 1937 BMW 328 “Bügelfalte” Touring Coupé. This prize has become the anchor for Lange’s most coveted one‑off creations.

A unique 1815 CHRONOGRAPH for Best of Show To honour the 2026 Best of Show winner, CEO Wilhelm Schmid presented Stefano Martinoli with a unique 1815 CHRONOGRAPH in white gold, often referred to as the “Como Edition.” The watch pairs a solid pink‑gold dial with a white‑gold case and features a hinged, hunter‑style cuvette engraved by hand with the coat of arms of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and the year of the award…