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The consensus seems to be a "nay" on this new ALS...
...however, I can't help but to think that will change after some time has passed. From a sheer aesthetic standpoint, it offers an interesting combination of features (grand Day/Date on a 40mm watch, multiple finishes on a tasteful blue dial, symmetry, micro-adjustable bracelet with those individually polished bevels, nice ALS detail on the clasp and the list goes on and on) and you combine that with their reputation for manufacturing incredible movements and I think the enthusiasts are going to come around. But I guess we'll see when those first few batches of owner wrist shots start popping up 
Hands on review of the Lange & Söhne Odysseus
An important event was required (if not mandatory) to celebrate fittingly the 25th anniversary of Lange & Söhne. And the presentation of the new Odysseus watch, the first of the 6th family of the catalog is a milestone one. The 24th of October, 1994 w...
Thank you for the great review, dear FX!
As to the watch itself - I say Nay. The bracelet seems to be heavily based on the IWC pilot's watch bracelet construction-wise (links removal system, clasp) and is not appealing to me aesthetically.
Not sure about that bracelet...
Also surprised there are no models with other complications like power reserve, dual time, etc...
Thanks a lot for your real life photos that reveal more than the press renderings...
... my initial feedback on the watch is that I like case, dial and mvmt, not a fan of the bracelet at all. This new Lange should look great on a sporty strap, though. Cheers Henrik
Great presentation & review.
Case and movement all good. The dial is pure ALS, but needs getting used to in the context of the steel sports watch theme. Bracelet and clasp are a design problem and look aesthetically inelegant. Put it on a composite strap and see what happens. I am no...
Thanks a lot for this excellent introduction to this new ALS timepiece, Fx.
As I said in a previous thread that was deleted (for good reason), I’m really positively surprised. It’s a fantastic looking sporty watch that is still recognizable as an ALS at first sight (which is a good thing). Its look is noticeably different from th...
Thank you for the great summary.
The watch as well as the strap are not inspiring in my very own opinion though. It's bulky and without brilliant design elements. The movement is on par with the recent entry and medium level movements from Lange, no gold chatons any longer, the engraving...
I can see a gold chaton on the ¾ plate near the balance cock bridge.
There may be more under the rotor that’s prevent them from being seen.
Excellent presentation review.
I like it because it's a Lange, but I feel nothing special. That bracelet, ouch! Thanks for sharing. Vte
I agree
Why anyone should buy this one instead of a Lange 1? Because it's steel made? Because there's a bracelet? A pleasant watch, but not the Lange I like the most
Nice watch but
it isn't groundbreaking as the RO or the Nautilus was. Of course it will be sold well. Aris
Thanks for the review. I like this watch from Lange.
Very nice dimensions. Nice dial symmetry and displays. And I like the bracelet. This one's not on my short list, though, until it's available in a dial color other than blue. I have a serious case of the blues, which has been the fad color of choice for t...
Hmmm... I'm sure MC can help you out. Let me ponder some purchases for you...
By golly I got it! I'll call you later ;-)
Also, I have trouble wrapping my head around those pushers to correct the day and the date...
I feel a strong rejection aesthetically.
Great review
Thanks for the review Looks differently from those leak photos Anyway the bracelet looks a bit wide, but can’t do justice at the moment Will wait to see it in real metal Thanks again!
Thank you for the Details. One or two questions:
- Is the Odysseus a watch or is it a watch Family (such as Saxonia, 1815, lange 1,...), the "Odysseus datomatic" being the First and possibly leading to other Odysseus watches with different complications? - Did ALS mention something, whether there will b...
Family - Odysseus; Model - Datomatic
Yes more dial options coming, and yes more complications/novelties coming to the odysseus family.
Thx, 2 more reasons to relax and watch the hype train from the deck chair.
Let‘s wait and see which models are coming next.
Agreed
I've never been a first-mover, and think the best may be yet to come. There is definite promise here!
Yes Family. But i don't have any clue about its future members except...
that the bracelet is designed in a way that some future models will use straps.
You’re fast Fx...aren’t you !
Movements from ALS are never a doubt...gorgeous they’re!! I’m 50:50 on the dial side
I am sorry..
Lange should stick to dress watches.. The case design is basically same as all other langes except this one has cushion edges on one side.. The day-date windows are really kinda eye soring in my opinion oh man 🤦🏻♂️
You don't have to feel sorry... I'm not the designer...
But no, I don't agree: Lange should NOT stick to dress watches. A brand has to move. Fx
Thank you for the impressive work you’ve done.
To speak about the watch. I think I like every single piece or part but I don’t appreciate the mix of all. The bracelet is way too large, I don’t like the overall impression between the bracelet and the case. The dial is cool, but the guichet for the date...
Thank you very much Fr Xavier for this outstanding review and pictures, great job.
I need another look - or two - for this watch too really appreciate this watch. Just this week I received the 25 year ALS-catalogue. And I saw lot of very beautiful watch is indeed another road. But like you said, maybe it needs some time to like it, or ...
A really nice looking watch
I agree with the list of pros: I really enjoy the aesthetic of the watch. I've grown accustomed to something's on steal sport watches that are missing here, I think, my list of cons would include: 1) Not regulated in 6 positions with a better than COSC ga...
I removed the cons about the power reserve in my review.
Because in the end I prefer 50 hours with a well set movement than a larger power reserve and a lack of accuracy. But I understand your point since I wrote it before removing it. Fx
Not impressed to be honest
Dial looks good, but the bracelet... even if it's nicely finished, it reminds me of bracelet from much cheaper brands. No originality and design thoughtfulness to it. Sorry... P/S : Ironically, I think the watch will look much better on a leather or rubbe...
Thanks for the review ...
Alas I am underwhelmed; I can’t get past the unattractive bracelet, and it would defeat the point of a watch like this to wear it without the bracelet.
Thanks for the review
It was versatile and gave a good information of the watch. It seems that also Lange started manufacturing steel watches, that is current trend as to comes popularity of the sport watches.
Bracelet looks like from the JLC Master series and the clasp looks like it is also used by Glashütte and IWC.
Not a Code 11.59 disaster but certainly disappointing compared to my very high expectations. Also who chopped off the left ear of the watch??! I will obviously try to see it in person myself and am willing to be pleasantly surprised. My watch collection s...
Thanks for the live photos!
It's a very generic deisgn for a new collection..I am very disappointed...
I hope this is just a prototype and they fix this.
but I agree with whomever said th bracelet is too wide doesn't fit. MHO ...
I was thinking the same, why not a perfect fit to the case and lugs?
I cannot understand, anyone has an official explanation?
First things first - THANK YOU Fx!! Nobody on the net covers this brand like you. NOBODY. Bravo!!!
Now the watch. Maybe I can offer perspective as a high end watch enthusiast who has never owned a AL&S timepiece. I think it is visually exciting, well priced and highly appealing. I could see spending for this sort of watch. I applaud the brand for m...
+1. Well said, Michael.
I fully agree. I can see me wearing this watch. I’m pretty sure that in real life it even looks better than on photos.
Well priced?
I would not really say that. It is rather on the high side... Mind you, I do not say that it should have a lower price.. I agree with you that it offers perspective Cheers
Why o why did they give the watch only one Nautilus type of ear on the crown side?
Not a very balanced look!
Good question. Didn‘t come to my mind so far.
Of course, it supposed to be some sort of crown guard i guess, so it‘s one-sided. But iI would also be interested in seeing, how it would look like with something similar on the other side.
OK, I've seen a Video now showing the pushers.
Would still be Interesting to See it with symmetry. Not saying it should be Like that.
These are two pushers for quick setting of day and date.
They might disappear on new iterations of the Odysseus in the future.
Asymmetry, albeit at dial level, is one of Lange’s typical characteristics.
Not sure I see the need to endow the case with surplus bits of metal that serve no function. Doesn’t seem to be an issue on the likes fo the 15710 or the ROOCs, so why should it on the Odysseus?
Looks cheap.
It looks like so many other watches that try to look like other watches. Lange, please don’t lose the way.
Thanks for that great review. This watch is not for me ...
... but neither is it the fall from grace I feared it would be. So all in all I am relieved that my appreciation of the brand is undiminished. Best Andreas
That is definitely a good effort from ALS. [nt]
But +- 50% more expensive than a VC Overseas ??
It has way more complicated features relating to the movement.
Yet nobody really needs them. I agree!
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