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INTRODUCING OUR HOUSE Thoughts from the watch-obsessed
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INFINITE ANGLES Inside the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Collection
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Mr. Hyde
THE PENDULUM SWING OF A. LANGE & SÖHNE WATCH DESIGN BY JUSTIN MASTINE-FROST
Lange & Söhne is by no means the only brand whose portfolio of watch collections is an expression of diversity, however when reflecting upon their watches, the connection between Lange’s design expressions and the Robert Louis Stevenson classic is all too fitting. On one end of the spectrum, Lange persistently draws from its heritage, and all of the classical elements that make Glashütte watchmaking distinct in the category. On the other end, and as sporadically as the brand sees fit, we are presented with bold, unabashed executions of contemporary design, albeit with the same traditionalist twist that makes every Lange cohesive. Though Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are two distinct characters, at the root they are one and the same if you examine them with a close lens. Lange’s more modern creations are by no means ‘evil’, but rather edgier and less constrained
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Dr. Jekyll
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DE BETHUNE DB28GS Grand Bleu PAGE 09
by their environment, history, or legacy. Because the watches released at either end of the spectrum are equal in terms of overall quality, and often limited to fairly small production runs, Lange developed a devout collector following for both segments. It’s an interesting variation of the ‘something for everyone’ sort of approach, but not in the same broadening of catalog method often seen from larger luxury watch group brands. This is by no means the same as brands deciding that their portfolio needs to include a diver, a dress watch, a pilot, and so on. Instead, it’s more of a matter of acknowledging not all collectors (especially these days) are interested in dress watches, however there’s always an appreciation of traditional methods of finishing and movement design regardless of overall aesthetic. CONTINUE READING ON PAGE 06
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