A. Lange & Söhne Watches & Wonders Hong Kong 2013

KIH · 2013-09-29T10:02:08Z

KIH offers complete coverage of A. Lange & Söhne at Watches & Wonders Hong Kong 2013, featuring the Grand Complication and brand insights.

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KIH provides an extensive report from the inaugural Watches & Wonders Hong Kong 2013 exhibition, focusing on A. Lange & Söhne. His detailed coverage offers a glimpse into the brand's presence, showcasing their booth, historical displays, and the highly anticipated Grand Complication.

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Here is my comprehensive report of Lange at W & W in HK.

The first Aisa Haute Horlogerie Exhibition. Although Japan is excluded from the subject countries, considering the difference of the distance from Geneve, why not? Lange Uhren and Lange Japan kindly issued pass to the Japanese Lange owners and enjoyed the show.

Held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Entrance: invitation only and needs pass, just like SIHH.

Inside.

Lange booth

And, as always, Joanna takes care of us.

Behind the big Grand Complication..... What is projected?

Here you go, if you are ever so interested

First, the history of Lange..... we all know that...

Now at one corner, a young lady is exhibiting something. Writing something.... what?

Date disc? Blue? For what model? The answer will come later as you read through.

Handsome watch on her wrist....

Young watchmaker who works at the service department - his father worked for Lange, too!

Display model of the Grand Complication - huge! The actual working piece is coming soon to Tokyo and will report back to you.

Umnnn.. If I were the lucky one, I would have to re-make all my shirts!

Beautiful photo on the wall and display of the current models.

Oh? Messrs. Schmid and De Haas.

Owner group's some wrist shots.

Now, today's main event.... What's this?

Handwerkskunst #3 in my hand!

As always, beautifully done dial.....

This is the hand painted blue date disc (to match with the rest of the dial) which the young lady was painting up there.

Also, new LE of 25 PG only Langematik Saxonia.

The location of "SAX-O-MAT" has been changed.

I asked Joanna, "you made this because you found cache of forgotten Langematik movements in some old drawer or something?". The answer was "no, we made it all new for this W&W occasion". Of course, why not? Sorry, Joanna!

Now, followed by the lunch hosted by Mr. Schmid.

... sitting next to me.

Attention to details..... the back of the name tag for each guest on the lunch table.

His today's watch - the "original" Lange 1 perpetual tourbillon.

A little bit big. While wishing it were 40mm or so, I remembered that my wallet is not that deep, LOL.

And finally, the dessert.

Thank you so much!:
Lange Uhren - Mr. Wilhelm Schmid, CEO, Ms. Joanna Lange.
Lange Japan - Mr. Edmond Boussemart, CEO, and all the staff.
Lange Hong Kong and Lange Hong Kong Boutique - thank you for your hospitality.

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2013-09-30 19:24:26 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-09-30 19:34:33

Key Points from the Discussion

The Grand Complication was a major highlight of the exhibition, with attendees eagerly anticipating its full working demonstration in Tokyo.
The event provided an opportunity to interact with Lange's watchmakers, including a young artisan whose father also worked for the manufacture, highlighting the brand's heritage and craftsmanship.
The report offered a comprehensive view of the Lange booth, making it feel as if one had attended the event in person.
There was significant interest in the availability of the L1 QP Handwerkskunst, with inquiries about whether all limited edition pieces had already been allocated.
The author confirmed that orders for the L1 QP Handwerkskunst were still being taken at the time, suggesting not all pieces were spoken for.
Attendees expressed excitement about seeing the Grand Complication in person and experiencing its chiming sound, even if they missed capturing it on camera.

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foversta

Sep 29, 2013

I think that I stay with my first comments about the two novelties. Hope to see them in the metal soon. Well, I think it will be easier with the Saxonia. Fx

Spellbound

Sep 29, 2013

With reports like these, I do not need to hop on planes at all. That Grand Comp is a thick beauty ! Looking forward to your report on it. Thanks Ken, Subarashii Dean

jporos

Sep 29, 2013

Loved the back of the Grand Complication giant watch display breaking down all of the mechanisms for the complications. Fantastic watches from a fantastic brand!

BABKA

Sep 29, 2013

Gotta love the thickness of the Grand Complication!

ling5hk

Sep 30, 2013

Lange has produced a lot of beautiful watches. I almost wanted to bring home the BIG displayed watch at the entrance. Regards Ling

ling5hk

Sep 30, 2013

Lange has produced a lot of beautiful watches. I almost wanted to bring home the BIG displayed watch at the entrance. Regards Ling

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