Baselworld/SIHH

Conclusion: the year of the tribute of the Pocket watches

 

The report is over now. I hope that you had the same pleasure to discover the 2013 novelties than me a few days ago in Geneva. After having written this report, my first feelings were confirmed. In my point of view, this 2013 collection is a very solid and convincing one with a good mix between exclusive watches (1815 Rattrapante PC) and more "affordable" ones (1815 Up and Down and Grand Lange 1 WG). Of course, the Grande Complication gives another dimension but I hope to be able to come back on it in the future.

Actually, this collection is a good summary of what we expect from Lange: not a wide range of novelties but several new movements with perfect behaviour and  finishings. The aesthetical approach of this year is very interesting to observe with 3 watches (Grande Complication and the 2 1815) inspired by pocket watches from the past. The two complicated watches don't use the big date display but on the other hand, this display remains one of the key parts of Lange DNA as the Grand Lange 1 WG and "Lumen" remind us this fact.

I would like to also add that I was perfectly welcome by the whole Lange team during the week. The Lange booth is a bit my "home sweet home" at the SIHH and more than the watches by themselves, the delight was to share with the Lange staff and the other Lange fans our feelings about the watchs of the Salon and the latest news. Walter Lange  could appreciate this warm atmosphere during the week. So thanks a lot to everybody!

Next year will be important because we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first collection but in the meantime, we have the full year to discover more and more details about the 2013 collection. I will of course have the opportunity to come back more deeply on these novelties during the upcoming months. So stay tuned!

Fr.Xavier