A. Lange & Söhne SIHH 2015 Novelties Singapore Dinner

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · 2015-04-23T09:39:04Z

Explore A. Lange & Söhne's SIHH 2015 novelties, including the Saxonia Dual Time and Lange 1, from an exclusive Singapore collector dinner. See photos and insights.

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Jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) offers an exclusive look into A. Lange & Söhne's Singapore dinner, where collectors gathered to experience the SIHH 2015 novelties firsthand. His detailed photo report and initial impressions provide valuable insights into the brand's latest offerings, particularly the updated Saxonia and Lange 1 models. This article captures the essence of a private collector event, highlighting key pieces and sparking community discussion on Lange's design philosophy and movement aesthetics.

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Some pics to share. I was invited for a Lange Singapore dinner tonight with fellow Lange collectors. It was held at a very nice French restaurant in Singapore on the 70th floor.

There are 2 clashing dinners tonight actually! The Rebel alliance of 3 indie brands vs the Richemont / Lange empire

I end up attending both (used the force to clone myself). Will cover the other dinner on the Indie forum tomorrow.

Entrance to the restaurant. Typical Lange poster for events

The stage of the cosy dinner. I love such small family affair dinners amongst collectors, many of whom are close Purist friends.

All of the SIHH 2015 novelties have been covered in details during SIHH so I won't go into more details here.

What struck me most surprisingly was the new Saxonia series. The dual time is now 38.5mm and much more elegant IMHO. Even the 35mm manual wind Saxonia is superb! Not too small in my view

I like the Saxonia dual time in WG the most. Exceeded my expectations. The movement seemed less decorated than the other langes being an automatic with a large central rotor. I didn't find any gold chatons and the rotor is gold plated instead of solid gold (although it has a platinum ring on the rotor). Anyone knows why no gold chatons? The manual wind 35mm Saxonia movement looks nicer with the gold chatons, something I have come to expect Lange movements to have

The other novelties include the new Lange 1s now with the instant changing date, in house hairspring and the seconds hands resetting to zero when the power runs out. Available in PG, platinum and YG for now and the WG will come later.

The perpetual calendar Datograph in WG with very charming grey dial

The zeitwerk minute repeater! Unfortunately we only got to see a dummy watch today

A very impressive minute repeater with the decimal chiming system (instead of the traditional hour, quarter hours and mins chime) yet in the same 44mm case of the regular Zeitwerk

The 1816 anniversary piece in platinum with black dial was also shown. I am also moved by this piece .... Warming up to it more and more .

The new Datograph up down in PG black dial was also a hot favorite for the night. It also comes with the new deployment buckle which is a lot more comfortable. A rare sight comparing my Dufourgraph with the new "Dufourgraph up down"

Some other pics taken during the night.
The food was really good! I will come here again with my wife next time

Cheers
Robin

This message has been edited by jrwong23 on 2015-04-23 09:42:21

Key Points from the Discussion

The new Saxonia Dual Time, at 38.5mm, is significantly more elegant than its predecessor, with the 35mm manual-wind Saxonia also being a superb and appropriately sized option.
The Saxonia Dual Time's movement, while automatic with a platinum-ringed gold-plated rotor, lacks the gold chatons typically expected from Lange, raising questions about its decoration level compared to other Lange movements.
The new Lange 1 models feature an instant-changing date, an in-house hairspring, and a seconds hand that resets to zero when power runs out, initially available in rose gold, platinum, and yellow gold.
The Datograph Perpetual Calendar in white gold with a grey dial is particularly charming, and the 1815 Anniversary piece in platinum with a black dial is increasingly appealing.
The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, despite being a grand complication, maintains the same discreet 44mm case size as the regular Zeitwerk, reflecting Lange's design philosophy of understated elegance.
The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater's decimal chiming system is impressive, but some collectors question the aesthetic similarity to the 'regular' Zeitwerk, suggesting a desire for more differentiation in such an expensive piece.

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jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Apr 23, 2015

Lange Singapore always chooses great venues for dinner !! Cheers Robin

foversta

Apr 23, 2015

A great event as usual with Lange! Fx

ED209

Apr 23, 2015

The Lange perpetual calendar datograph with grey dial is stunning. Thanks for sharing your pics from the event. Regards, ED-209

MTF

Apr 23, 2015

Apart from cloning yourself to attend both events, how did you manage two dinners and a plenary sesion? The Force is indeed with you ;) I am intrigued that our Bro watches - Wongraph or DaFooGraph or DufourGraph - limited edition never to be repeated can be a new edition because its different, now with power reserve indicator. (Sigh) At least we had 10 years of exclusivity. Regards, MTF

fernando

Apr 24, 2015

these wonderful Lange dinners in the company of beautiful watches and good friends Robin. That 1815 Anniversary is looking good! :) Tempted? cheers fernando

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Apr 24, 2015

The movement? To die for ! Cheers Robin

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