New Release
In a highly anticipated reveal from Watches and Wonders 2023, vuillaume introduces the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph, the fourth iteration in the esteemed Odysseus line. This post serves as an essential first look for collectors, highlighting the limited-edition nature and automatic chronograph movement. vuillaume's initial presentation sets the stage for a deeper dive into what makes this new reference a significant addition to Lange's contemporary offerings.
I forgot to mention that if it is anything like the Datograph, the actuation should have that Lange buttery Shnick Shnick like feel when using the chronograph function
They must have a plan for the future that goes beyond me. But this new chrono is undoubtedly good looking!
These watches actually take a really long time to make. The movement is made by one master craftsman. It's not like an assembly line process which is employed at Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, etc. Many of their chronographs are made in an assembly line process where roughly 10-15 watchmakers each graft on a module that they've made to the movement, then pass the movement onto the next watchmaker who grafts on their module. This method is faster. But the Lange movement isn't designed this
... and an Odysseus chronograph was expected, given what Tony de Haas said when the Datomatic was launched. Some variation of, "Those pushers can be used for many things." I wonder if Lange has anything else that they could have launched but that they're holding back in light of how long people already have to wait for current orders. A friend just got his Lange 1 Perpetual after waiting over a year since he ordered it.
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