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Part 1: the booth
Lange didn't change the lay-out of its booth which was the right
decision. The only change, if I remember well the previous years, was
the upstairs room in which the cabinet of the Grande Complication was
located.
If we forget the stones in the middle of the
main room which leads to the press rooms, we found again the same
atmosphere with the posters & displays on the wall and
a watchmaker's workbench. Everything was designed in order to bring a
small part of Saxony in Switzerland, surrounded by Swiss
brands.
The big asset of this booth is that any Lange
lover feels at home! And of course, there is nothing better at the SIHH
than enjoying a fresh beer with bretzels!
The
entrance with a usual the big watch which displays the exact time. And
this year, it was a very special one: the Grande Complication. Actually
the watch was striking like a Sonnerie which was perfect to avoid any
delay!
The main room, the perfect place for having a break before an appointment:
German beer ready to be served!
The workbench:
The King of Prussia, Kayser Wilhelm II:
Novelties on the wall:
The young watchmaker was working on a movement, a familiar scene when you visit the Lange Manufacture. Lange has a young staff, ready for the future of the brand:
An engraver's workbench was setup for the Thursday evening cocktail:
Now, let's discover the watches!
Fr.Xavier
SIHH 2013: A. Lange & Söhne, the comprehensive report
After one full week in Geneva, I consider that Lange, along with Cartier and JLC, was one of the most convincing brands of the 2013 SIHH. Honestly speaking, I was not expecting to see in 2013 some watches of the new collection. But after all, surprises ar...
Part 1: the booth
Lange didn't change the lay-out of its booth which was the right decision. The only change, if I remember well the previous years, was the upstairs room in which the cabinet of the Grande Complication was located. If we forget the stones in the middle of ...
Part 2: the Grande Complication
It is not so easy to speak about the Grande Complication and to give my own feelings. I could see the watch in its cabinet, I saw it working including the Foudroyante but I didn't wear it nor handle it. Pictures were not allowed. The watch is obviously no...
Part 3: the Grande Complication (Press Release)
Pinnacle of watchmaking: GRAND COMPLICATION Limited to a mere six pieces: The most complicated and most exclusive A. Lange & Söhne timepiece ascends to the pinnacle of precision watchmaking. The GRAND COMPLICATION features a host of fascinating functi...
Part 4: the 1815 Rattrapante PC
The 1815 Rattrapante PC is my fav Lange watch of the year and without any doubt of the Salon. It is a totally different watch from the Datograph Perpetual which was previously gathering a PC with a chronograph (indeed, without the rattrapante). It is the ...
Part 5: the 1815 Rattrapante PC (Press Release)
The legacy of a grand tradition: 1815 RATTRAPANTE PERPETUAL CALENDAR The 1815 RATTRAPANTE PERPETUAL CALENDAR melds the technical fascination of a rattrapante chronograph with the enduring precision of a perpetual calendar that does not need to be correcte...
Part 6: the 1815 Up and Down
If you think that the 1815 Up and Down is just an 1815 with the addition of a power reserve display, you are wrong. The watch is very different from the "classic" version. First of all the case is smaller: 39mm vs 40mm. Secondly the case doesn't have the ...
Part 7: the 1815 Up and Down (Press Release)
An extra hand: 1815 UP/DOWN The sublimely perfect four-hand 1815 UP/DOWN with a power-reserve indicator reflects the A. Lange & Söhne style in its purest form. The number 1815 in its name refers to the birth year of the founder of Saxon precision watc...
Part 8: the Grand Lange 1 "Lumen"
I presented with details the Grand Lange 1 "Lumen" when it was released in the context of a pre-SIHH event organized in Saxony: One month later, I didn't change my mind. This watch manages to combine the elegance of the Grand Lange 1 design with a very c...
Part 9: the Grand Lange 1 "Lumen" (Press Release)
The enlightenment of the outsize date The limited GRAND LANGE 1 “Lumen” offers enlightenment: a semi-transparent dial exposes the ingenious mechanism of the first luminescent outsize date display by A. Lange & Söhne. Legible even in the dark: GRAND LA...
Part 10: the Grand Lange 1 WG
The Grand Lange 1 in WG is not the most surprising watch of the Salon but thanks to its black dial, it is one of my fav novelties. It is even a watch I can consider to buy. Actually, it is much more than the a Grand Lange 1 with a mere black dial. This bl...
Part 11: the Grand Lange 1 WG (Press Release)
Elegance in black: GRAND LANGE 1 Among artists, designers, and avant-gardists, black is considered to be an expression of timeless elegance and creativity. It is a colour that radiates distinction and sophistication. So does the new GRAND LANGE 1, with it...
Part 12: the Saxonia Annual Calendar Platinum
The Saxonia Annual Calendar in Platinum gives us the opportunity to enjoy one more time the Sax-O-Mat movement. Sadly, this iconic 3/4 rotor automatic movement is only available now in the Lange collection with the automatic calendar watches. If you remem...
Part 13: the Saxonia Annual Calendar Platinum (Press Release)
Sublime clarity: SAXONIA ANNUAL CALENDAR in platinum Since it had its debut three years ago, the articulately designed SAXONIA ANNUAL CALENDAR has become a benchmark in the calendar watch category. Apart from the models in pink and white gold, it now come...
Part 14: the Saxonia Automatic diamond set bezel
Last year was presented a Saxonia Automatic with a diamond set bezel and a MOP dial. This year, Lange unveiled a similar watch in a 38,5mm case without the MOP dial in order to meet the expectations of some male customers who look for a precious watch wit...
Part 15: the Saxonia Automatic diamond set bezel (Press Release)
Precious in every respect: SAXONIA AUTOMATIC The diamond-studded SAXONIA AUTOMATIC in a case made of solid white or pink gold coalesces the genius of watchmakers with the virtuosity of gemsetters. Timeless elegance: SAXONIA AUTOMATIC in white gold Elabora...
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 an...