8030
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 363.117
Odysseus in Titanium
A sought-after and very rare limited edition titanium wristwatch with ice-blue dial, bracelet, small seconds, oversized day and date indication, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 107 of a limited edition of 250 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
- Limited to 250 pieces
- Lightweight titanium case with ice-blue dial made of brass
- Auction debut at Phillips
- Offered in hardly worn condition with all the accessories
In 2019, A. Lange & Söhne marked a significant milestone with the release of its first luxury sports watch, the Odysseus. This timepiece offered a fresh perspective and a departure from the brand's traditional designs. While inheriting the signature DNA of A. Lange & Söhne with its outsized day and date display, the Odysseus featured a completely new case design that distinguished it from other sports watches on the market.
In 2022, A. Lange & Söhne released the brand's first-ever titanium watch—a titanium version of the highly coveted Odysseus, as illustrated by the present lot. Limited to only 250 pieces and available exclusively through A. Lange & Söhne boutiques, it features a brand-new dial color in a cool blue tone that Lange describes as "ice-blue"—an attractive shade that toes the line between light blue and grey. The titanium bracelet is lightweight, robust and wears comfortably on the wrist. The watch is powered by the calibre L155.1 Datomatic, which showcases impeccable finishing in keeping with A. Lange & Söhne tradition, including a hand-engraved balance cock.
Not surprisingly, the present Odysseus quickly captured the attention of discerning collectors and became one of the most sought-after timepieces from the manufacture, resulting in long waiting lists and only offered to the brand’s VIP. The present example, numbered 107, is preserved in hardly worn condition and is accompanied by its guarantee and presentation box. An auction debut at Phillips, it is undoubtedly a timepiece that will catch the eye of seasoned A. Lange & Söhne collectors, offering a distinctive addition to any collection.
A. Lange & Söhne
German | 1845Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Dresden, Germany, the firm established an entire watchmaking culture and industry in Glashütte. The brand quickly became Germany's finest watchmaker, first creating dependable, easy-to-repair watches before going on to produce some of the world's finest complicated pocket watches, including Grande Sonnerie watches, tourbillon watches and Grande Complications.
On the final day of World War II, their factories were destroyed by Russian bombers, and in 1948 the brand was confiscated by the Soviet Union. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, Ferdinand's great grandson Walter Lange re-established the brand with the objective to once again produce top-quality luxury watches. Now part of the Richemont Group, its original vintage and modern creations are highly coveted by collectors. Key models from the modern era include the Lange 1, Pour Le Mérite Tourbillon and the Zeitwerk.