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T he A Lange Sohne Odysseus marked a bold expansion into the luxury sports watch segment for the storied German watchmaker. Launched in 2019, the creation of the Odysseus added a new dimension to the offering of A Lange Sohne, establishing the brand as a serious contender in a space dominated traditionally dominated by the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Vacheron Constantin Overseas. Combining trademark A Lange Sohne design cues and impeccable movement finishing, the Odysseus represents A Lange Sohne's uncompromised entry into haute horlogerie sports watches.
Join us as we explore two distinct A Lange Sohne Odysseus watches brought to market by Sotheby's, one of which features in our upcoming Important Watches sale.
This A Lange Sohne Odysseus is being presented with an estimate of 30,000 - 60,000 USD as part of Sotheby's upcoming Important Watches sale.
Upon launch in 2019, this A Lange Sohne watch marked a bold departure from the brand's traditional dress-watch offerings. The reference 363.179 represented a new perspective from the maison, while still retaining the key design elements of A Lange Sohne's signature aesthetic.
Notably, the Odysseus featured the brand's iconic oversized day and date display, but with an innovative case design that sets it apart from other luxury sports watches on the market.
The workings of the balance cock within the Caliber L155.1 also showcased the endeavour of A Lange Sohne to add contemporary detailing while remaining true to its brand DNA. Though the balance cock on this A Lange Sohne watch is intricately engraved, a stylized wave pattern is utilised rather than the maison's traditional floral motif.
With a striking blue dial, this A Lange Sohne Odysseus is offered in pristine condition with factory protective stickers still intact throughout the case and bracelet. The watch is complete with its full suite of accessories
This A Lange Sohne Odysseus Reference 363.068 sold for 40,640 USD in December 2023.
Introduced in 2020, the A Lange Sohne Odysseus reference 363.068 built on the brand's introduction of the Odysseus collection in 2019.
Encased in white gold, the reference 363.068 offered a versatile and dynamic aesthetic by contrasting the use of precious metal with a rubber strap. The dial, rendered in a striking deep blue, featured an intricate stellate embossing on the minute chapter and subdial. This design feature offered a textured interplay of light that enhanced its visual depth.
Applied white gold markers and luminous hands ensured exceptional legibility, while the prominent day and date apertures at 3 o’clock provided both functionality and a balanced design.
The watch housed the calibre L155.1 Datomatic, visible through a sapphire case back, to showcase A Lange Sohne's prowess in exceptional movement finishing. On display was Glashütte ribbing, a skeletonized rotor, and hand-polished finishes.
The A Lange Sohne Odysseus represents a statement of versatility and evolution from a brand deeply rooted in traditional watchmaking. Through seamlessly integrating trademark A Lange Sohne design cues in a sports-focused aesthetic, the Odysseus established the brand's position in the luxury sports watch segment.
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