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A. LANGE & SÖHNE
Odysseus
A. Lange & Söhne adds a sixth collection with
Odysseus, the German brand’s first regularly
produced timepiece cased in stainless steel. On
the dial the new 40.5mm case displays large
day-of-week and date, both powered by a new
automatic movement, the L155.1 Datomatic,
which boasts fifty hours of power reserve.
The watch’s three-part case features a
sculpted, slightly cantilevered middle band while
its surfaces are decorated with a satin finish and
chamfered edges. The combination of brushed
surfaces and chamfered edges is echoed on the
lugs and links of the large, wholly new stainless-
steel bracelet.
Specially sealed, tapered buttons for
correcting the date and the day of week are
arranged at 2 and 4 o’clock. Among many
premieres the watch represents for A. Lange &
Söhne, the Odysseus is the first from the brand
with a water-resistant case and a screw-down
crown. Price: $28,800.
IW RATING
Design: 6 (out of 10)
Traditional all the way.
Innovation: 6
Slightly extended power reserve and enhanced
water resistance.
Finissage: 8
Multiple elegant finishes inside and out.
Legibility: 10
Great contrast, large numerals and heavy lume.
Rarity: 7
Not specifically limited.
Value: 6
Initial depreciation and high retail price for a
steel variation.
Overall iW rating: 43 (out of 60)
34 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | WINTER 2020