Concorso d'Eleganza 2013 Villa d'Este Report

foversta · 2013-05-28T14:58:58Z

Foversta's full report on Concorso d'Eleganza 2013 Villa d'Este, featuring classic cars, A. Lange & Söhne, and the beauty of Lake Como.

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Foversta delivers a comprehensive report on the Concorso d'Eleganza 2013 Villa d'Este, an exclusive event where A. Lange & Söhne serves as a key partner. This detailed account captures the essence of luxury, classic automobiles, and haute horlogerie against the stunning backdrop of Lake Como, offering readers an immersive experience.

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The Concorso d'Eleganza de la Villa d'Este is one of the most prestigious and exclusive events in the world. I had the privilege to attend it this year and I would like to share with you a big part of the pictures and movies I shot by the Lake Como during the 3 days.

It was for me a fantastic week-end because all the ingredients were present: a superb setting, fantastic cars, friends and of course the warm welcome of the Lange Team.

Lange & Söhne has been involved since last year in the event and it is a great partnership because it totally fits the image Lange wishes to create around the brand, an image of refined elegance and of exclusivity.

The lucky winner of the Concorso wins a Lange 1 Timezone with a hinged caseback and a specific engraving. Moreover, Como replaces Berlin (what a symbol!) as the city of reference of the GMT+1 timezone. A superb prize!

I asked to Wilhem Schmid the reason behind the choice of the Lange 1 Timezone. In my mind, a chronograph would have been more appropriate. After all, we are talking about cars. But he explained me that the development of watchmaking was required by the more frequent and larger travels in the world. After all, a car is used to travel. And the best watch in the Lange collection to embody this travel atmosphere is obviously the Lange 1 Timezone. The link between both worlds became obvious.

Please discover my 4 parts report, I hope that you will have the same pleasure to browse it as I had to post it: it reminds me the great time I had in Italy.

Fr.Xavier

Key Points from the Discussion

The Concorso d'Eleganza features 49 historic cars across nine categories, showcasing the evolution of automotive design from the 1920s onwards.
Lake Como provides an enchanting setting for the event, with numerous picturesque views that enhance the overall experience.
The prize for the Concorso winner is a Lange 1 Timezone in white gold with a hinged caseback, featuring a special engraving commemorating the event and replacing Berlin with Como for the GMT+1 timezone.
The report includes several movies to convey the atmosphere and beauty of Lake Como and the event, offering a dynamic perspective.
Collector enthusiasts like the author provide a unique and valuable perspective on such events, offering insights distinct from corporate press releases.
The report effectively transports readers to the event, evoking the atmosphere and beauty of Lake Como and the classic cars.

The Discussion

foversta

May 28, 2013

Part 1: Lange & Söhne at the event

I already posted the pictures yesterday: This WG watch features a hinged caseback with an engraving commemorating the Concorso d'Eleganza. It is not the first time a Lange gets this special case as, for example, the 1815 Walter Lange had a similar caseback. I think it is a really good idea because it allows to enjoy the perfectly executed engraving without losing the ability to see the movement. Ralph Lauren is now a proud owner of this Lange 1 and well... I hope that he will wear it very often

foversta

May 28, 2013

Part 2: the setting

I will not write a lot here... I think that the pictures speak by themselves. The Lake Como is one of the most enchanting places in the world. Here is a selection of pictures, believe me, it was difficult to choose between them! I could have posted 1000 pictures I think. View from my room at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo: The rear door of the Hotel leading to a panoramic path: And the front view: Ready for a cocktail? The Lange welcome cocktail is about to start: WOW! (I could find a more appropriate

VMM

May 29, 2013

Thank you.

I'm happy that you have lived this experience. You are very lucky, and so we are, because we can enjoy it here too. You've been to very nice places surrounded by beauty in all its meanings. It would have been great to have the sun with you during the whole event, just to turn the grey tonality into blue and make things even better, if they could have been better :) Once again, thanks for taking us there. vte

foversta

May 29, 2013

Thanks Vicente, it was a pleasure to share these pics. [nt]

bimbeano

May 31, 2013

What a fantastic setting FX !!!

That"s living the dream ! Thanks for these amazing pictures ! Filip

foversta

Jun 2, 2013

Thanks Filip!

This week-end will be always in my mind! Fx