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Went to the London boutique yesterday....
After months of waiting finally managed to see an Odyssey. The watch looks much better in the metal.
Unfortunately the arduous but necessary precautions they take made it impossible to try it on my wrist. You see they offer one use rubber gloves which are tiny, I barely managed to put it on with lots of excess hanging through the fingertips ..
The sales chap said so long as the watch doesn’t touch my skin I can try it but it was impossible as the miniature rubber gloves don’t stretch that far 🤣🤣
Also I wonder what would happen if you are allergic to rubber ... at least Patek gives you the microfibre ones which are less tactile but comfy..
I took a photo of it as a memory as unless you are a Lange client you are not eligible to purchase one 
I must admit I really like this timepiece
Went to the London boutique yesterday....
After months of waiting finally managed to see an Odyssey. The watch looks much better in the metal. Unfortunately the arduous but necessary precautions they take made it impossible to try it on my wrist. You see they offer one use rubber gloves which are...
I am no fan
No love or hate. The GP Laureato that posted today, is another story. Maybe not high finished like ALS, but in your words, it sing to me.
Frustrating indeed! The decision is actually made above the boutique level...
It's a calculated, higher-level marketing decision. This is Lange's first regular-production steel watch. Lange knows that steel watches made by other high-end brands command a premium, and so Lange is just trying to capitalize on that current phenomenon ...
If it's not 'limited' then this is a stupid (yes, I said it) decision...
...watch collectors have to start on a brand at some point. Why not let this be the entry point?
Strange they say that
My friend will get one in January and it will be his first Lange. But then again, the Lange by Wempe in London do say many strange things. The last time I was there I wanted to buy a watch for my wife but they told me she had to pay for it as the buyer pa...
Weird policy vs whisky breakfast 😎
No matter the explanation, but they clearly didn't need to sell 😔
That's interesting! I wonder if your friend...
... was previously known to Wempe in London -- if he had bought other things from Wempe in London, or if they knew he was your friend -- or if he was able to order an Odysseus as a stranger to Wempe who just walked in off the street.
Ah, I see, thanks. I'd have the same question...
Is your friend already known to the German dealer who is selling it to him (for example, as a previous customer or as a referral from a big customer)? Or was your friend a stranger to the dealer before he bought the Odysseus? I ask because I'm curious if ...
Hahaha! They lost they’re mind...
Whoever wants one can have mine, I disagree with this policy, and I don’t like the watch either ))
I thought the same but hey... may be they don’t want new clientele 🤣
Would you mind sharing why you don’t like it anymore? Thanks
Well, I like the watch, even the bracelet but I'm not a fan of the attachment between the bracelet and the watch.
How can I explain this? I don’t like the way the lugs blend together with the bracelet. If I would own this piece first thing I’ll do is to replace the bracelet with a strap. Most likely it’s comfortable to wear, but if I need to modify the watch to like ...
I think the upcoming WG version will have a rubber strap option
It will be interesting to see , especially the fumé dial
Those brands create beautiful watches in a lower price range thanthey used and they make everything they can to refuse clients.
Patek Philippe AP Lange Well done guys, it’s a good strategy to seduce new consumers less wealthy
Not my cup of tea
with the subsidiary seconds hand and day function. Not a sport configuration to me my liking. Good thing as I could not get one anyway as supply is so limited. I do believe the Lange build quality makes this a special watch to those who like the dial setu...
Exactly ! Considering the watch bracelet was already covered in plastic ..
I don’t know why they are not a bit more lenient .. they could start by changing those horrid rubber gloves that don’t fit ... I must add my hands aren’t particularly huge
I have seen and tried it on. I think it is a great idea for Lange to cater to their cloak clients who have been asking for a SS sports watch for everyday wear...
unfortunately it just did not wow me when I had it on my wrist. It still is a great looking watch which is undeniable but just did not give me the warm and fuzzies 🤷♂️
as a lange client...
I have to say that all this is going to far (from all top brands). If you are a client you can't have this..you can't have that unless you are approved by X and Y. Is not even fun anymore! Luckily I bought a many watches before all this dramatic approach....
I am with you on this ..
It is the watch retailers version of the « casting couch » 🤣🤣
if the experience is not right pass...more opportunities will come around
also I noticed that for some brands is easier to get pieces (and better service) from AD than from a boutique
This watch has been on and off my list
I fell in love with the new release in WG and instantly added it to my bucket list. The other watch in consideration is an ivory dial WG or PT Rolex Day Date 41 which can be priced lower or the same when buying in the grey market. Both have the same compl...
