Does the prophecy come true?
█ magic 2020 enables us to witness all kinds of great changes in the clock industry. The latest news is that it was originally scheduled for April 25 (today!) Watch & wonders is back on track! Certainly not in Switzerland, but with the help of the power of the Internet, we invite you to "cloud Exhibition": the new online platform watchesandwonders.com, as well as tmall net-a-porter platform (the "clock and miracle tmall cloud Exhibition" held by "infinite mirror world"), will be the first time to display the 2020 new products of each brand under the Richemont group. Langer watch fans, of course, can not be missed.
About the new products that Lange will launch this year, there have been rumors for a long time. It is said that Odysseus Odysseus steel watch will finally come out with belt and rubber belt. It is said that Lange plans to launch more steel case wristwatches in the entry series So, what's the truth? We are the first to disclose two of Lange's latest works launched this year, and invite collectors who are familiar with Lange to provide you with in-depth interpretation.
Lange Odysseus Odysseus wristwatch with rubber strap for the first time
Last year, when Odysseus, Langer's first mass-produced steel watch, was born, a senior collector predicted that the next belt payment would be on the way. As expected, in 2020, Lange released its first new product, Odysseus new, equipped with belt and rubber belt. In particular, the introduction of rubber watch belt is the first time in the history of Langer, which is comparable to the first time that the brand launched steel watch last year! As soon as this paragraph is released, I believe that the original debate about Odysseus' appearance and watch belt will be stopped abruptly. However, the material of Odysseus' watch case has also changed. From then on, we can't call Odysseus a steel watch. The precious metal version of Odysseus has become more fragrant? Or to make ordinary people more respectful? Let's listen to the comments of several senior collectors:
A brother
(co founder of state.com, Sina Weibo @ a ge_avr)
Last year, Odysseus Odysseus steel came out, which aroused thousands of waves. Many owners of Lange cheered. In summer, Lange finally wore it. The waterproof function is very practical, and it also expands the use environment of Lange. This year's platinum rubber is also reasonable. I personally like this configuration. The wearing texture of precious metal and the current fashion of rubber belt are in line with the two appropriate trends of casual formal wear. Similar product line expansion has similar successful experience in a top brand, which can expand consumer groups. I don't rule out the introduction of other precious metals in the future, but I dare to speculate that such shell type will put in more complex functions, to be seen.
The new style of the Lange Odysseus series unexpectedly updated the Odysseus series belts and rubber belts for watch friends to choose, which also solved the previous disputes of watch fans over the steel watch belts. These two new watchbands should be universal. It would be a good choice to buy any one with another watchband.
Compared with the previous steel model, the new Odysseus is a 18K White Gold model. The disk surface has also changed from blue to Langer gray. The scale position and the track pattern of the small second disk have changed into the stripe design with the scale level. The center disk has changed from blue frosting to gray glossy design. These changes make the platinum Odysseus more three-dimensional, profound, introverted and elegant. Even if the previous steel model is replaced by a belt or rubber belt, the new model can also be visually distinguished from it.
If you like watch friends with precious metals of other colors, I think you should have the chance to wait for rose gold, gold or even platinum. Will platinum be limited? It's just a wild guess
Here's a question? What style is the buckle? Is there a choice of pin buckle folding buckle? Steel Odysseus can also be equipped with the original rubber belt or belt of Langer? Wait for more official information to unlock these questions. Compared with the previous steel model, the case diameter is still 40.5mm, and the movement has not changed. It is also equipped with l155.1 datamatic automatic upper chain movement. If I choose one of the two Odysseus wristwatches, steel and 18K white gold, I will choose the precious metal rubber band style, and then match it with a Langer grey leather band to carry on the Langer color to the end!
Reverie (the webmaster of Lange, Sina Weibo @ silent reverie) said when Lange launched Odysseus that it was not surprising that Lange finally had a sports watch, because the "questionnaire survey" of various channels has been accompanied by "rumors" for many years. Many watch friends feel disappointed, especially Langer's iron powder. But after seeing the objects, I am not one of the disappointed ones, although I should be classified as Langer iron powder. The reason was also said when the steel surface was put on the market, and it will not be repeated.
In the event of launching the sports watch, Langer's confidentiality work is in place. Half a year before he saw the real thing, he just saw the picture without coloring. I have always been confident in Langer. I believe that only surprise and no surprise will come. All patient waiting will pay off. When the steel watch was just launched, all the messages we heard were that the watch strap and the watch were integrated, and they could not be removed or replaced. For a while, I was deeply disappointed with the watch band of "the target" until I saw the real thing in the store. I don't think there's any reason why the steel belt can't be removed. Out and out of old fellow iron watch, I took off the watch strap and saw the watch lying there. Old iron sales and I could not help exclaiming: This is a thorough old fellow. Yes, there is a lot of Langer's iconic elements, and all the details are available. At that time, the sale of the old iron said that it looked so easy to sell, but it was less than the old fellow's original button. I said waiting for the gold watch to come out, it will not be equipped with the gold belt. At that time, you can use the original Langer watch buckle for any watch belt you want.
I'm looking forward to the platinum version today, and it's also a grey panel, which I like very much. In the past, some unacceptable parts of the steel watchband were the design of "one body" of the watchband and the ear, which covered up some of Langer's characteristics. Today, precious metal with belt or tape still adhere to this design concept. It's natural, after all, it's the same watch. But as I said before, it's easy to have an original watch buckle with a watch strap that you think is suitable. I believe this watch will be Langer's new hit. If I choose between the blue steel case and the gray gold case, I will definitely choose the white gold one. After all, a sports watch that can be worn "rough" is very attractive because of the superb renovation technology of Langer's after-sales service for the precious metal case!
Zhang Fan (co founder of state.com, Sina Weibo @ Zhang Fan Shanghai)
Odysseus has come out with a platinum model. What's outstanding is that the watch belt has been replaced by rubber belt or belt, and the dial uses the most classic Langer grey. Is this a quick response to the market voice or a part of the brand's plan? I prefer the latter. Personally, I usually prefer stainless steel, but I'm also looking forward to the platinum version of Lange. In general, Lange is a brand more suitable for precious metals. The new design brings two questions: one is that the platinum meter will gain weight, and the belt or rubber belt will not know if it can be used? The second is pricing. Platinum should be expensive instead of metal belt. Two-phase offset. Platinum version is not much more expensive. It's an interesting choice to choose steel or platinum. It's worth noticing. I have always been a fan of stainless steel, but at this moment, I stand in platinum.
Lange Odysseus Odysseus watch platinum reference price: 296000 RMB case size: diameter 40.5mm, thickness 11.1mM case: 18K white K Gold Dial: brass, gray movement: Lange watch factory self-made l155.1 datamatic automatic upper chain movement core band: hand sewn dark brown leather band, or black rubber band
Longzeitwerk minute repeater
Time machine three questions wristwatch Platinum Limited Edition
*No. "1" is only for Chinese collectors
After watching Odysseus Odysseus, we will take a look at another new product "exclusive to collectors". In 2015, when Langer first launched zeitwerk minute repeater time mechanical three questions wristwatch (commonly known as owl three questions in the industry), people called it dazzle technology production. After five years, a new version of platinum blue face is finally available. How about the new product? Let's continue to listen to the opinions of several collectors:
A brother
(co founder of state.com, Sina Weibo @ a ge_avr)
After reading this year's new Langer, I look at the problem purely from the perspective of consumers. Third, the owl's complexity and design are first-class. This year, it will be replaced with a popular blue color to meet the needs of customers. Everyone said that the poor economy is hard to sell, but in fact, there is a real lack of moving works. Langer works silently, the German caution, and the good things are gradually appreciated by people. It can be proved that the price of the auction market goes all the way up, and all that can survive after the recession are abdominal muscles.
Beijing xiaoliuzi (the owner of the Lange edition of the state network, Sina Weibo @ Beijing xiaoliuzi) believes that Lange fans are not unfamiliar with this name. In 2015, 950 platinum models with silver gray dial model: 147.025 were released. Five years later, Langer again launched the zeitwerk minute repeater with l043.5 movement made by the watch factory. The 18K white gold case was replaced by a dark blue panel. The important thing is to issue 30 pieces in limited quantity (the number "1" is only presented by Chinese collectors). The visual effect of the dark dial will also appear smaller. After all, it is 44.2mm in size. With the dark blue alligator leather strap, the face value rises a level instantly, giving a deep sense of mystery.
In recent years, blue has become a hot and popular style in wristwatches. The Saxonia thin blue star disk wristwatch released before Langer is also a very popular style. I believe that this blue zeitwerk minute repeater is a limited platinum version with only 30 pieces, which should be sold out soon.
Reverie (blogger of Lange, Sina Weibo @ silent reverie)
A long time ago, we have come to the conclusion that the exhibition is too frequent nowadays, and the manufacturers are tired of running. I don't know if this sudden epidemic will bring a new opportunity to the whole watch industry. We need to re-examine our products and redefine the direction of research and development.
At the first WW in 2013, Anthony passionately introduced the giant wristwatch on his wrist, the most complex wristwatch ever made by Langer. When I started, I couldn't help but ask Anthony why Langer's complexity is so great. Anthony simply took the watch back and put it in his hand, saying "not big.". It's very persuasive. The complexity seems to be a lot cleverer on his wrist. In the past, China was not an important market for Langer, and Langer's design did not deviate from the direction of taking care of small wrists. In this case, if you want to control the large surface diameter of Langer, you have to rely on the visual error. Gold and red gold are large; light dial is large. And platinum or PT with a dark dial, it's a completely different feeling when you start. This is also one of the criteria for me to choose Langer. When Langer first put the decimal three questions on the owl in 2015, I was shocked by PT's physical objects, just like me