Photo Report: Inside The New A. Lange & S?hne Boutique In Costa Mesa, California
Imagine an entire store dedicated to just A. Lange & Söhne timepieces, in a mall near you. The folks in Costa Mesa, California, can now claim to have just that, as Lange has opened up its fourth boutique in the United States inside the well-known South Coast Plaza. The 925 square foot shrine to Saxon watchmaking joins boutiques in Palm Beach, New York, and Miami, representing the West Coast in what is one of the highest income areas, in a mall that is, frankly, unlike many other malls around the world. 1 OF 19 The Lange boutique in Costa Mesa is currently open, and we were there for the grand opening event in late October. All details of the A. Lange & Söhne Boutique in South Coast Plaza may be found below, and enjoy a quick photo report of the beautiful new boutique below.A. Lange & So?hneSouth Coast Plaza3333 Bristol StreetCosta Mesa, California 92626Tel.: +1 657-205-4555costamesa@lange-soehne Hours: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturd

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New movement
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