A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Hands-On Review

Onemorewatch · 2019-12-12T18:19:08Z

A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus hands-on review and community debate. Discusses its bracelet, design, market position against Nautilus, and future potential.

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Onemorewatch's hands-on review of the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus sparked a lively debate about its position in the luxury sports watch segment. The author's initial impressions, particularly regarding the bracelet and size, set the stage for a community discussion on its design, market perception, and comparison to established icons.

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Finally got to see this in the flesh and I have to say I like it a lot. The bracelet is super comfortable and with it’s brushed look, easy adjustment and quick release link removal is just superb, the size is just perfect and the pushers not nearly as pronounced as those shown in the press releases.

All said and done my temptation is to sit this one out. As part of a new family I think we will see more complications and colour schemes further down the road, with more watches on the market Lange resale will kick in and you can likely pick up one with a hefty preowned discount.

In the end the big question was answered. Is the pretender a real contender. Side by side it is in my opinion a resounding NO

Key Points from the Discussion

The Odysseus bracelet is highly praised for its comfort, brushed finish, easy adjustment, and quick-release link removal, with the overall size being perfect.
The Odysseus is seen as a 'pretender' in response to the Royal Oak and Nautilus, but some argue that the Nautilus itself was once a pretender.
Despite potential resale value concerns typical for Lange, the Odysseus is predicted to do very well, with current overwhelming demand, appealing to buyers who prioritize liking the watch over market speculation.
The Odysseus's thinner bezel, more symmetrical right-hand side protrusion compared to the Nautilus, and cool silver inner bezel ring are highlighted as design strengths.
Lange's bracelet quality is noted as superior to Patek Philippe's, which is described as flimsy due to its pin construction.
The expectation from boutiques is that the Odysseus is the start of a new family of models, suggesting future complications and color schemes.

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Mikesr

Dec 12, 2019

Haha , I love it. That’s mine on the right. Awesome For once I did something correct. Hurry, somebody tell my wife. Lol

Clueless_Collector

Dec 12, 2019

I feel nowadays a lot of the comparison is based on “market” value. If Nautiluses are sitting in display cases today where you can buy anytime, the verdict may be different. That’s just my opinion but you probably know I’m biased too, lol... Just curious, is the Odysseus in that AD available for purchase right away or taking orders?

Dec 12, 2019

I'm not sure I understand the customer they had in mind for this one. I guess it's not for me then.

Abu Alex

Dec 12, 2019

...have to do better than that! Enjoy your Nautilus and pat yourself on the back for having exercised discipline in not having been tempted to buy another watch 😂🤣

ik2000

Dec 13, 2019

Of course, just my opinion. 1. Thinner bezel gives it more class. 2. I thought the lack of symmetry for the right hand side bezel protrusion would be a problem for most people, but when looking at it side by side with the PP.... well it is much more symmetrical than the nautilus. 3. It really stood out in your penultimate pic, but the silver inner bezel ring of the Lange looks very cool. Thanks for the comparison shot, I think I am definitely in the minority, but it is a winner for me. Thanks, I

FabR

Dec 13, 2019

Doing what everybody else does because it’s popular is often a good recipe for disaster, *unless* you enter the field with something groundbreaking...This really doesn’t seem to be the case, and your Nautilus comparison is actually pretty nasty..😂😉Cheers.

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