A. Lange & Söhne 2016 Novelties NYC Boutique

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TheMadDruid recounts his visit to the A. Lange & Söhne NYC Boutique to experience the 2016 novelties, including the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon and the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds. His photo-essay captures the beauty and complexity of these new releases, offering a collector's perspective on their design and wearability.

I had a chance to the visit the Boutique to see Lange's newest pieces. I had seen several in Glashuette recently when visiting the manufactory, but not all of them-particularly perhaps the two most spectacular ones. So this was something I was looking very forward to.

NYC presented the watches to visitors by way of appointment (I don't know if other Boutiques digit this way) and each invitee sat down with a representative who showed the pieces. Three people, including myself, were at the Boutique when I was there, and three reps were passing around the watches.

I can tell you that those I chose to handle did not disappoint.

Outside the NYC Boutique

Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon

Movement side

The movement does not disappoint. Perhaps more beautiful in this version that anything Lange has done before regarding the Dato/DS/Dato Perpetual. It looks elegant and it looks massive at the same time; yet the watch sits pretty well on the wrist. This was one I did not see in Glashuette.

Next up, the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds-the one i most wanted to see and strap on.

Simple face, but so unusual with the prominent seconds dial.

I wish you could have seen the smile on my face as I took this photo! I wish I could have seen it! My wrist was feeling as lucky as Fx's wrist when he shoots all those fantastic shots of all those fantastic watches he tries on. This one is a winner!

The last watch I want to feature is one that seems to have remained under the radar pretty much.

Grand Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon

This is not a new model, merely new metal and new dial color. But it is absolutely gorgeous. A fine addition to Lange's collection.

It was quite hard to leave the Boutique after seeing these beauties. I did. And i have lived to tell about it. Hope you all enjoy this little photo-essay!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is considered a true masterpiece, with a movement that is both elegant and massive, yet the watch remains surprisingly wearable on the wrist.
The Richard Lange Jumping Seconds stands out due to its prominent seconds dial, allowing Lange's dead seconds complication to be a focal point among other watches with similar features.
The Grand Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon, while not a new model, is presented in new metal and dial color combinations, making it a gorgeous addition to the collection.
The NYC boutique's appointment-based viewing system for novelties provided a personalized experience, allowing visitors to handle specific pieces with a representative.
The wearability of complex pieces like the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon is often surprising, considering their intricate movements.

The Discussion

foversta

Apr 16, 2016

I knew that you would not be disappointed by the Datograph PC Tourbillon... it is a true masterpiece even if I stay with the Richard Lange Jumping Seconds! About the appointments, the Paris boutique didn't organize them: you entered the boutique and asked to see a specific piece. But the more complex ones were not available in Paris. Thanks for your report! Fx

Clueless_Collector

Apr 16, 2016

No worries, just wait till another blizzard and I'm sure that RLJS will come to the rescue. I'm also very interested in that RLJS but my wallet doesn't ), at least in the near future. Rgds Raymond

Poky

Apr 16, 2016

Dato Perpetual Tourbillon, can any man made device get better than that? At least for me that is a true dream watch. Actually, I probably won't even be able to dream about it :-(

Ed Chang

Apr 16, 2016

on such exceptional pieces from Lange that many can only dream about. Thank you.

kolosstt

Apr 17, 2016

Just because I like this special way of bringing this kind of complication to our eyes. Thanks for sharing your visit experience and best regards, Kolosstt

COUNT DE MONET

Apr 17, 2016

Tried it on and was amazed how wearable it was considering the complexity of it. The movement of it is also a feast for the eyes. Thanks for the report. Best Moritz

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