Lange Grande Complication No. 42500 Book Contest

SJX · 2010-10-06T23:57:48Z

A. Lange & Söhne contest to win a book on Grande Complication No. 42500 restoration. Community guesses on a mystery object in Glashütte manufactory.

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SJX initiated a contest offering two copies of a book detailing the restoration of A. Lange & Söhne's Grande Complication No. 42500 pocket watch. The challenge involved identifying a mystery object within the Glashütte manufactory, sparking creative and knowledgeable responses from the community. This engagement highlights the brand's rich heritage and the community's passion for its intricate history.

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The generous folks at Lange Uhren have agreed to provide two copies of the recently published book covering the meticulous and amazing restoration of the Grande Complication No. 42500 pocket watch (click here to read more on the book and the watch).

The contest is simple. I will pick two winners:

1. One book will go to the person who can correctly guess where or what the object shown in the picture below is. One clue: it is located in the manufactory in Glashuette. If there is more than one correct reply I will pick the winner at random.

2. The other book will go to the entry I deem to be the most creative, but incorrect, answer to the first question.

The mystery man

All entries must be in the form of a reply to this post. The contest will run until 2359 hrs on Monday 18 October Singapore time (GMT +8). I will contact the winners via PM so please enable the feature in your accounts.

Lastly for those who have visited Glashuette and already know what the above is, please refrain from revealing the exact answer so no pictures please.

Addendum: I just received a copy of the book and it is a wonderful publication with fascinating interviews of the team that restored the pocket watch.

- SJX

This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-10-08 09:11:07 This message has been edited by MTF on 2010-10-11 11:35:32 This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-10-20 21:29:54

Key Points from the Discussion

The mystery object is identified as 'Kunsthandwerk aus dem Erzgebirge,' or crafts from the Erzgebirge region, specifically a 'Schneeman' (snowman), reflecting a local tradition of carving and lace-making.
The figurines are part of a tradition in the Erzgebirge region, where families engaged in carving and lace-making during long winter evenings, with clubs forming in the late 19th century.
One creative, incorrect guess suggested the object was a sculpture of interim CEO Jerzy Schaper, humorously noting its use in company pictures.
Another humorous, incorrect answer proposed the object was an A. Lange & Söhne employee responsible for Swiss-made watch inquiries, known for being unproductive.
A participant questioned the object's significance, asking if it was historical, regional, or resembled a past or present Lange employee.
SJX provided a clue that the subject of the photo holds a very important role within the manufactory, guiding further speculation.
One creative guess suggested the object was a bust of Pinocchio, symbolizing Lange's honesty and fine workmanship.

The Discussion

DRMW

Oct 7, 2010

re: Lange contest

It's Frosty the Snowman! -MW

Rob

Oct 7, 2010

German anonymous collector of Lange.... nt

Ares501 - Mr Green

Oct 7, 2010

re: Lange contest

Final quality control auditor for No 42500 ;0) Damjan

patrick_y

Oct 7, 2010

Need a clue...

Any clue? I bet if I ask 10 questions I can get the answer. What is his (I'm assuming it's a man) significance? Historical? Where is he from? Is he supposed to resemble a person who works at Lange or used to work at Lange?

SJX

Oct 8, 2010

Only one clue

The subject of the photo sits on a very important piece of equipment in the manufactory. No more questions. - SJX

dr.kol

Oct 7, 2010

A sign outside Gents Restroom [nt]

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