[2020 Edition] Mechanical Watches "8 Recommended Models from Lange & Söhne"

A. Lange & Söhne is a brand that continues to fascinate mechanical watch enthusiasts with its beautiful movements. As a watch brand founded in Germany, the supreme movements, which are hand-assembled by artisans using the finest materials, are said to be the best in the world. Furthermore, when it comes to A. Lange & Söhne, many of their watches are calculated using the golden ratio, such as the size of the dial, the length and thickness of the index, the size of the hour and minute hands, and the size of the oversize date, and there are probably many people who are attracted to the beauty of their designs. In this article, we would like to introduce some recommended current models from A. Lange & Söhne.

Recommended Model ① Odysseus 363.179

Released in 2019, Odysseus is Lange's first stainless steel model. Until now, the brand has released watches with PT (platinum) or gold cases, with the exception of a few models, but this is the first time that the standard model has a SS (stainless steel) case. The beautiful case lines unique to Lange & Söhne, the dark blue dial, and the outsize days arranged symmetrically on both sides are very cool. Lange & Söhne watches are rarely sold at a premium, and this is probably the only model with added value at present. There is also a WG (white gold) model (rubber and calf) with a gray dial.

List price 27,300€

Recommended Model 2: Lange 1 191.032

When you think of Lange & Söhne, the first model that comes to mind is the Lange 1. This is the Lange 1 released in 2015, with a slightly smaller bezel and lugs than previous models, and a new movement, Cal. L121.1. The distinctive "outsize date" also changes the date display instantly, just like the Rolex Datejust. The dial forms a golden ratio, and the elegant color scheme gives a calm and mature impression. There are six current models of the Lange 1, but personally I like the combination of PG (pink gold) case x silver or WG (white gold) case x deep blue.

List price: 33,000€

Recommended Model 3: Lange 1 Daymatic 320.028

This is the Daymatic, which was released in 2017 as part of the Blue Series along with the Lange 1, Saxonia, and Saxonia Automatic. The design is similar to the Lange 1, with the displays and oversize date placed off-center so they do not overlap, but it is asymmetrical, like a mirror image of the Lange 1, and the power reserve display is a retrograde day display. The fact that it is an automatic watch makes it suitable for everyday use, and it has a different appeal from the manually wound Lange 1.

List price: 39,000€

[Source][Source][Source] Lange & Söhne official website

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What did you think? In addition to the models I have featured this time, there are many other attractive models, such as the honey gold color model and the new Timezone for 2020. When it comes to Lange & Söhne, there are many watches in a price range that is difficult to afford, but when it comes to the used market, the price can be somewhat affordable. If you are looking for a Lange & Söhne, I would definitely recommend looking for a good used item.

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