A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Singapore Dinner Report

SJX · 2009-09-02T00:39:45Z

SJX reports on the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk dinner in Singapore, featuring first impressions and executive insights on the new mechanical digital watch.

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SJX's 2009 report on the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk dinner in Singapore offers a valuable historical snapshot of a significant new release event. This post not only captures the excitement surrounding the Zeitwerk's debut but also provides early collector impressions of this technically innovative timepiece. The detailed account, including insights from Lange executives, makes this a crucial reference for understanding the watch's initial reception and enduring appeal.

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A week ago Fabian Krone and Arnd Einhorn were in Singapore to showcase the Zeitwerke and some of the SIHH 2009 collection. Fabian and Arnd hosted a dinner for 20 guests, organised by Peter Chong of the Lange Owners' Group, at Iggy's located in the Regent Hotel, reputedly the best restaurant in Singapore (or even Asia according to the San Pellegrino Top 100 restaurants ranking).

The evening was thoroughly enjoyable and the food lived up to its reputation.

Many thanks to Fabian, Arnd and Peter for the wonderful event.

- SJX

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Key Points from the Discussion

The Zeitwerk is recognized as an impressive technical achievement with magnificent quality, though its size and the exposed remontoir mechanism might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
The white gold-black dial combination of the Zeitwerk is particularly striking and offers excellent legibility, making it a strong contender for collectors.
A. Lange & Söhne's executive team, including Fabian Krone and Arnd Einhorn, are praised for their steadfast vision, responsiveness to market needs, and commitment to building the brand without resorting to self-promotion.
The Zeitwerk's size and aesthetic raise questions about its wearability on smaller wrists, especially when compared to other Lange models like the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite.
Lange's adherence to a strong aesthetic, placing technical mastery on the movement side, is applauded for building the marque rather than pandering to fashion trends.
The Zeitwerk's jumping hours complication is particularly impressive in person, contributing to its unique appeal and solidifying its status as a favorite among collectors.
Spending time at the Lange factory reveals the flawless detail and meticulous process involved in creating each watch, reinforcing the brand's reputation for excellence.

The Discussion

SJX

Sep 2, 2009

Part I: Cocktails and dinner

Prior to dinner guests were allowed to admire the watches on show Fabian and Peter each made a short speech. Reactions to the Zeitwerke and Richard Lange Pour le Merite were extremely favourable; the Zeitwerke has to be seen in the metal to be appreciated.

SJX

Sep 2, 2009

Part II: Watches

Some thoughts on the watches: 1. The Zeitwerke is an extremely impressive watch, a technical achievement and magnificent quality as is to be expected from Lange. But it is not a beautiful or elegant watch, it is large and somewhat ungainly. Yet The exposed remontoir mechanism is interesting but ugly in my opinion. I don't like the way it breaks the lines of the 3/4 plate. Yet overall the Zeitwerke is an immensely attractive watch. The concept is simple yet sophisticated and brilliantly executed,

SJX

Sep 2, 2009

And a recording of the jumping minute

time2tic

Sep 2, 2009

amazing how something so unsignificant can be so attractive [nt]

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BluNotte

Sep 2, 2009

Great recordings,

And perfect that you chose the platinum version! Cheers Stephen

manitouman

Sep 2, 2009

Thanks for the videos...

... the jumping minute 'action' looks fantastic. David

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