Yesjb's report on the A. Lange & Söhne Boutique opening in NYC offers a vivid glimpse into a significant event for the brand and its collectors. His detailed account, complete with photographs, captures the atmosphere and key figures, providing a valuable historical record for the community.
My wife and I were also invited to attended the reception in honour of the opening of the new Lange Boutique in the "Big Apple" and although I saw it on the first official opening day it was great to meet some of the people involved in the spring trip to Glasshutte as well as Gaetan, Ronaldo and of course Herr Schmid. This time the Boutique was full of guests which made getting around more difficult but did not detract from the serene beauty of the decor.
Unfortunately I knew only a few of the people there, but the real stars were the amazing Lange watches.
The entrance of the Boutique with the dual window clock from the Dresden opera, an inspiration to the designers of Lange und Soehne.
Below is an exploded view of the tourbillon mechanism, in giant form.
Another view of the giant tourbillon.
A view of the entrance to the Boutique from the second floor.
Guests: Paul Boutros (in background) and Gary Getz.
Several of the guests with Herr Wilhelm Schmid (CEO of Lange).
Left to Right: Jack Forster of Revolution magazine, Herr Schmid and the ubiquitous Gary Getz.
Gaetan Collissimo, Head of the Boutique, a wonderful knowledgeable and most helpful person.
Ronaldo Bacelar, assistant head of the Boutique and a collegue. Ronaldo was incredibly capable helpful on the trip to Dresden/Glasshutte and in the Boutique.
Two photos of Herr Schmid and a colleague (my apolgies for not knowing the names of so many), discussing Lange watches (what else?)
Alkis Kotsopoloulos, who probably knows more about Lange watches than anyone on this continent and likely several other continents
Stefan, one of the watchmakers from Lange who came in for the event discussing the mechanism of the Lange tourbillon.
Part of the diassembled tourbillon showing the beautiful anglage and perlage of the plate and bridge.
The display cases contained a marvelous collection of current timepieces.
The Terra Luna. The mirror displays the back of the watch. A masterpiece of watchmaking!
A close-up painting of the Terra Luna swan-neck regulator, and the back plate showing the earth, moon and star (constellation) field.
Two special watches, the Zeitwerke and the engraved Grand Complication.
A closer view of the Grand Complication. The photo does not do it justice.
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