Complete Coverage of A. Lange & Söhne Watches & Wonders Hong Kong 2013

Here is my comprehensive report of Lange at W & W in HK.

The first Aisa Haute Horlogerie Exhibition. Although Japan is excluded from the subject countries, considering the difference of the distance from Geneve, why not? Lange Uhren and Lange Japan kindly issued pass to the Japanese Lange owners and enjoyed the show.

Held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Entrance: invitation only and needs pass, just like SIHH.

Inside.

Lange booth

And, as always, Joanna takes care of us.

Behind the big Grand Complication..... What is projected?

Here you go, if you are ever so interested

First, the history of Lange..... we all know that...

Now at one corner, a young lady is exhibiting something. Writing something.... what?

Date disc? Blue? For what model? The answer will come later as you read through.

Handsome watch on her wrist....

Young watchmaker who works at the service department - his father worked for Lange, too!

Display model of the Grand Complication - huge! The actual working piece is coming soon to Tokyo and will report back to you.

Umnnn.. If I were the lucky one, I would have to re-make all my shirts!

Beautiful photo on the wall and display of the current models.

Oh? Messrs. Schmid and De Haas.

Owner group's some wrist shots.

Now, today's main event.... What's this?

Handwerkskunst #3 in my hand!

As always, beautifully done dial.....

This is the hand painted blue date disc (to match with the rest of the dial) which the young lady was painting up there.

Also, new LE of 25 PG only Langematik Saxonia.

The location of "SAX-O-MAT" has been changed.

I asked Joanna, "you made this because you found cache of forgotten Langematik movements in some old drawer or something?". The answer was "no, we made it all new for this W&W occasion". Of course, why not? Sorry, Joanna!

Now, followed by the lunch hosted by Mr. Schmid.

... sitting next to me.

Attention to details..... the back of the name tag for each guest on the lunch table.

His today's watch - the "original" Lange 1 perpetual tourbillon.

A little bit big. While wishing it were 40mm or so, I remembered that my wallet is not that deep, LOL.

And finally, the dessert.

Thank you so much!:
Lange Uhren - Mr. Wilhelm Schmid, CEO, Ms. Joanna Lange.
Lange Japan - Mr. Edmond Boussemart, CEO, and all the staff.
Lange Hong Kong and Lange Hong Kong Boutique - thank you for your hospitality.

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2013-09-30 19:24:26 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-09-30 19:34:33

Thanks a lot for the comprehensive report Ken!

By: foversta : September 29th, 2013-10:17

I think that I stay with my first comments about the two novelties. Hope to see them in the metal soon. Well, I think it will be easier with the Saxonia. Fx

Great coverage Ken

By: Spellbound : September 29th, 2013-11:21

With reports like these, I do not need to hop on planes at all. That Grand Comp is a thick beauty ! Looking forward to your report on it. Thanks Ken, Subarashii Dean

Thanks Ken!

By: jporos : September 29th, 2013-15:57

Loved the back of the Grand Complication giant watch display breaking down all of the mechanisms for the complications. Fantastic watches from a fantastic brand!

Great photos Ken! [nt]

By: jp884 : September 29th, 2013-18:20

Thanks for sharing Ken!

By: BABKA : September 29th, 2013-19:17

Gotta love the thickness of the Grand Complication!

Thanks for the post, Ken.

By: ling5hk : September 30th, 2013-00:33

Lange has produced a lot of beautiful watches. I almost wanted to bring home the BIG displayed watch at the entrance. Regards Ling

Thanks for the coverage, Ken.

By: ling5hk : September 30th, 2013-00:33

Lange has produced a lot of beautiful watches. I almost wanted to bring home the BIG displayed watch at the entrance. Regards Ling

Great report!

By: takashi78 : September 30th, 2013-01:56

I remember that young watchmaker who works at the service center from another Lange event in Singapore. He is a nice fellow to talk to and was showing and taking apart a Datograph movement to show us. We even got to see his watchmaking school "project" wa...

Thanks for the comprehensive report!

By: Rhyzen : September 30th, 2013-05:32

An eye-opener for those of us who can't be there ;)

Gr8 Report ...

By: tumahuk : September 30th, 2013-12:55

Thanks for sharing us Ken. Wondering who is the lucky buyer of that HandWerksKunst # 3 ???!!!. :-)

Thank you Ken for this wonderful report!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : September 30th, 2013-18:32

I enjoyed reading your posts and looking at those photos you took! Read the post again and again! I also enjoyed my time in W&W with the Lange folks (thank you Michelle and Keith for hosting us!) Hope to meet you someday Ken. cheers robin

Ken, many thanks for this report and your photos! [nt]

By: CR : September 30th, 2013-20:09

As if we were there with you

By: colton_d : October 1st, 2013-05:39

Thank you Ken for a diligent and excellent report, Have you heard if all the L1 QP Handwerkskunst have been spoken for? Even if the general opinion here is divided, I imagine the orders placed would come very quickly for this LE. Best, Colton

You are right...

By: KIH : October 1st, 2013-06:57

... but I don't think they have been all spoken for. They seemed to be taking orders just now :-) Ken

It was a pity

By: berceuse : October 1st, 2013-10:34

That I did not meet you at Lange's booth. Some friends and I attended the dinner at 26th night. It wa amazing to see the Grande Complication in metal, and enjoyed the sound it delivered! I wound be being sorry that I dido not take my camera with me. Thank...

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