The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Reference 363.068 represents brand's first luxury sports watch introduced 2019 marking significant departure from traditional dress watch collections establishing new category within Saxon manufacture's portfolio. White gold variant 363.068 features 18-karat white gold case measuring 40.5mm diameter x 11.1mm thickness creating refined precious metal interpretation of sports watch concept, model available exclusively through Lange boutiques creating additional exclusivity. Distinctive grey multi-level dial fabricates from brass employing graduated surfaces creating architectural depth: center features grained circular finish, outer ring displays concentric guilloche pattern, raised angled rehaut positions minute scale creating three-dimensional complexity rarely seen sports watches. Applied hour markers fabricate from 18-karat white gold featuring faceted baton shapes with luminescent coating ensuring visibility, luminous white gold dagger-shaped hands create excellent legibility. Twin oversized aperture displays position at 3 o'clock (outsize date) and 9 o'clock (day week) employing Lange's signature large-format indication creating instant readability. Small seconds subdial positions at 6 o'clock featuring grained center white luminous Arabic numerals, skeletonized white gold hand with diamond-shaped counterweight. Powered by Caliber L155.1 Datomatic automatic movement developed specifically for Odysseus: manufacture movement comprises 312 components including 31 jewels, central skeletonized platinum rotor provides automatic winding, movement oscillates 28,800 vibrations per hour delivering 50-hour power reserve. Integrated crown-guard buttons enable day date corrections: pushing integrated buttons advances day date displays creating intuitive adjustment system. Sapphire exhibition caseback reveals movement architecture featuring traditional Glashütte finishing: three-quarter plate construction German silver bridges engraved patterns Côtes de Genève striping hand-engraved balance cock. Screw-down crown provides 120 meters water resistance suitable swimming water sports. Black rubber composite strap features 18-karat white gold tang buckle. Reference exemplifies Lange achievement creating luxury sports watch maintaining manufacture's uncompromising finishing standards.
The 40.5mm case fabricates entirely from 18-karat white gold creating substantial precious metal construction. Round case features polished bezel creating mirror-like reflections, case middle features combination polished satin-finished surfaces establishing refined aesthetic. Hooded integrated lugs flow seamlessly from case middle creating monolithic appearance characteristic integrated bracelet/strap designs, lugs feature satin finishing contrasting with polished case surfaces. Case thickness 11.1mm creates relatively slim profile considering automatic movement day-date complications plus substantial water resistance. Crown positions at 3 o'clock featuring screw-down construction ensuring 120-meter water resistance: crown fabricates from white gold featuring A. Lange & Söhne logo relief, unscrewed position enables winding time-setting, screwed position ensures watertight seal. Innovative integrated corrector buttons position at 2-8 o'clock within crown guards: pressing button at 2 o'clock advances day display, pressing button at 8 o'clock advances date display, integration eliminates traditional recessed pushers requiring stylus creating user-friendly adjustment system. Sapphire crystal protects dial employing anti-reflective coating both surfaces reducing glare. Sapphire exhibition caseback secured via screws reveals Caliber L155.1 architecture, caseback features anti-reflective coating. Case provides 120 meters (12 bar / 400 feet) water resistance suitable swimming snorkeling appropriate luxury sports watch positioning.
The grey multi-level dial creates distinctive architectural aesthetic. Dial fabricates from brass receiving grey finish creating sophisticated monochromatic appearance. Multi-level construction employs three distinct surface zones creating depth: central circle features radial grained finish creating sunburst effect, outer concentric ring features guilloche engraving creating geometric pattern, raised angled rehaut positions outermost periphery creating stepped architecture. Applied hour markers fabricate from 18-karat white gold employing polished faceted baton shapes positioned at all twelve positions creating refined indication, luminescent coating fills hour markers ensuring low-light visibility. Minute track positions on angled rehaut featuring black Arabic numerals every five minutes to 60 creating precise reading. Central hands fabricate from 18-karat white gold employing distinctive dagger shapes: hour minute hands feature polished surfaces with luminescent coating creating excellent visibility, hands feature sufficient length enabling precise indication. Twin oversized apertures position horizontally across dial axis: day window at 9 o'clock displays weekday names (available multiple languages), outsize date window at 3 o'clock displays date numerals 1-31 employing Lange's signature large-format indication where two separate discs combine creating double-digit date, steel frames surround apertures. Small seconds subdial positions at 6 o'clock featuring grained center matching dial texture, white luminous Arabic numerals mark five-second intervals, white gold sword-shaped hand features skeletonized diamond counterbalance creating visual interest. "A. LANGE & SÖHNE" signature appears at dial top, "GLASHÜTTE I/SA" smaller beneath establishing Saxon manufacture origin.
Caliber L155.1 Datomatic automatic movement represents A. Lange & Söhne manufacture development created specifically for Odysseus collection. Designation "Datomatic" combines "dato" (date) with "automatic" establishing movement family. Movement comprises 312 components including 31 jewels demonstrating mechanical complexity. Oscillating 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) providing enhanced chronometric precision smooth seconds hand sweep. Power reserve delivers 50 hours when fully wound. Central rotor fabricates from platinum featuring skeletonized design reducing weight while maintaining inertia: rotor engraves "DATOMATIC" raised lettering establishing caliber identification, bidirectional winding via ceramic ball bearings ensures smooth operation efficient energy transfer. Day-date mechanism employs instantaneous switching: displays advance instantaneously at midnight creating clean transition. Outsize date mechanism employs Lange's patented twin-disc system: units disc tens disc combine creating large-format numerals, mechanism requires careful engineering ensuring proper alignment. Movement architecture employs traditional Glashütte three-quarter plate construction: large German silver plate covers majority movement providing rigidity, individual bridges support specific components. Movement finishing employs traditional Saxon haute horlogerie: hand-engraved balance cock features floral pattern demonstrating artisan skill, Côtes de Genève striping decorates bridges creating parallel waves, circular graining (perlage) covers plates providing matte texture, screws receive blued treatment, gold chatons secure jewels, edges receive polished anglage. Beat adjustment system enables precise regulation, shock absorber mechanism protects balance staff. Monometallic balance features four timing screws enabling poising adjustment, free-sprung balance operates without regulator index. Movement adjusted heat cold isochronism five positions ensuring chronometric precision across wearing positions temperatures.
The black rubber composite strap creates sporty aesthetic appropriate luxury sports watch. Strap fabricates from high-quality rubber ensuring durability comfort water resistance. 18-karat white gold tang buckle operates via traditional pin closure: buckle fabricates from white gold featuring polished surfaces, A. Lange & Söhne signature engraves on buckle establishing authenticity.
The Odysseus 363.068 distinguishes through 18-karat white gold case 40.5mm diameter 11.1mm thickness, grey multi-level dial brass construction grained center guilloche outer ring angled rehaut, applied 18-karat white gold faceted baton hour markers luminescent coating, day window at 9 o'clock outsize date at 3 o'clock steel frames, small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock grained center luminous Arabic numerals skeletonized hand, Caliber L155.1 Datomatic automatic movement 312 components 31 jewels 28,800 vph 50-hour power reserve, central skeletonized platinum rotor bidirectional winding, integrated crown-guard corrector buttons day-date advancement, traditional Glashütte finishing three-quarter plate German silver hand-engraved balance cock Côtes de Genève circular graining, sapphire crystal anti-reflective coating sapphire exhibition caseback, screw-down crown 120 meters water resistance, black rubber strap white gold tang buckle. Reference represents Lange achievement creating luxury sports watch 2019 marking first sports watch category Saxon manufacture, white gold variant 363.068 exclusive boutique availability creating additional rarity, multi-level dial architectural complexity exceptional finishing, Caliber L155.1 demonstrating manufacture movement development maintaining traditional Saxon standards, exemplifying synthesis sports watch functionality haute horlogerie finishing within A. Lange & Söhne expanded collection.
