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Influence

A Lange & Söhne's 1815 Homage to Walter Lange

Wilhelm Schmid The CEO of watch-collector favorite A Lange & Söhne talks about the German ethos and design behind the brand’s robust, no-nonsense creations and his serious commitment to change Page 50

Trish Goff on harnessing the power of the fashion industry and social media to raise awareness and money to combat elephant poaching and the ivory crisis. Roberta Naas on the myriad of customization possibilities — from case materials to dial colors to accent hues — that new technology is enabling watchmakers to offer clients. Anthony Tivnan looks to the future of private aviation as the industry shifts to attract and retain new customers.