A. Lange & Söhne ODYSSEUS Stainless Steel Blue Dial 363.179

Description

A. Lange & Söhne ODYSSEUS – Stainless Steel, Blue Dial Reference: 363.179 Collection: ODYSSEUS Condition: Pre-Owned

The A. Lange & Söhne ODYSSEUS Reference 363.179 represents a landmark in German haute horlogerie. Introduced in 2019 as the manufacture's first regularly produced stainless steel sports watch, the ODYSSEUS brings Lange's exceptional movement finishing, distinctive design language, and mechanical sophistication into an entirely new category.

Featuring a striking blue dial, integrated stainless steel bracelet, and signature oversized day and date displays, the ODYSSEUS combines the versatility of a luxury sports watch with the craftsmanship traditionally associated with A. Lange & Söhne's most prestigious dress watches.

Specifications

• Case Material: Stainless Steel

• Case Diameter: 40.5mm

• Case Thickness: 11.1mm

• Crystal: Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflective Coating

• Dial: Deep Blue with Textured Finishing and Silver-Toned Minute Track

• Hour Markers: Applied White Gold Baton Markers with Luminous Accents

• Hands: White Gold, with Luminous Hour and Minute Hands

• Movement: A. Lange & Söhne Manufacture Caliber L155.1 DATOMATIC

• Winding: Automatic, with Platinum Centrifugal Mass on the Rotor

• Power Reserve: Approximately 50 Hours

• Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz

• Movement Components: 312

• Jewels: 31

• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Outsize Date & Day-of-Week Display

• Small Seconds: Subsidiary Dial at 6 O'Clock with Stop-Seconds Function

• Water Resistance: 120m / 12 Bar

• Crown: Screw-Down Crown

• Case Back: Sapphire Exhibition Case Back

• Bracelet: Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet

• Clasp: Safety Deployant Clasp with Integrated Precision Adjustment of Up to 7mm

• Condition: Pre-Owned, FULL SET

The A. Lange & Söhne ODYSSEUS Reference 363.179 represents a defining moment in the history of one of Germany's most prestigious watch manufacturers. Introduced in 2019, the ODYSSEUS marked the debut of the manufacture's first regularly produced stainless steel sports watch, bringing the exceptional finishing and mechanical ingenuity of Glashütte haute horlogerie into a more versatile, everyday-wearable design.

Its 40.5mm stainless steel case features a distinctive architecture with sculpted flanks, integrated bracelet, and beautifully contrasting brushed and polished surfaces. The deep blue dial is particularly captivating, incorporating multiple textures and finishes that create remarkable visual depth. Applied white gold hour markers, luminous hands, and a finely detailed subsidiary seconds dial provide a sophisticated balance between traditional Lange aesthetics and contemporary sports-watch design.

One of the ODYSSEUS's most recognizable features is its unusual oversized day and date display. Positioned symmetrically at 9 and 3 o'clock, the two windows create a striking visual arrangement that distinguishes the watch from virtually every other luxury sports timepiece. The day and date indications can be adjusted using discreet correctors integrated into the case, preserving the watch's distinctive silhouette while maintaining exceptional practicality.

At its heart is the extraordinary Lange Manufacture Caliber L155.1 DATOMATIC, an automatic movement developed specifically for the ODYSSEUS. Comprising 312 individual components, the movement features a newly developed oscillation system operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, a departure from the slower frequencies commonly associated with traditional Lange movements. Its 50-hour power reserve and robust construction make it particularly well suited to the demands of everyday wear.

Through the sapphire exhibition case back, the exceptional craftsmanship of A. Lange & Söhne is on full display. The movement features a beautifully finished rotor with a 950 platinum centrifugal mass, hand-engraved balance bridge, meticulously decorated components, and a traditional screwed gold chaton. These details reflect the manufacture's commitment to hand-finishing even within a watch designed for a more active lifestyle.

The ODYSSEUS also offers impressive practicality, including 120 meters of water resistance and an integrated stainless steel bracelet equipped with an ingenious precision-adjustment system. By pressing the A. Lange & Söhne emblem on the clasp, the wearer can adjust the bracelet in small increments without removing the watch, providing exceptional comfort and convenience.

Unlike many luxury sports watches that prioritize recognizable styling over mechanical substance, the ODYSSEUS delivers an extraordinary combination of original design, advanced engineering, and traditional watchmaking artistry. Its distinctive case architecture, beautifully textured blue dial, and exceptional DATOMATIC movement make it one of the most compelling modern interpretations of the integrated-bracelet sports watch.

The A. Lange & Söhne ODYSSEUS 363.179 is a significant timepiece for collectors who appreciate the finest traditions of German watchmaking. As the original stainless steel reference that launched an entirely new collection, it occupies an important place in the modern history of A. Lange & Söhne and represents a remarkable expression of luxury, precision, and craftsmanship.

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