With its first stainless-steel model, A. Lange & Söhne seeks to gain a
foothold in the world of luxury sports watches. How does the Odysseus, which bears the name of a legendary hero from Greek mythology, perform in our test"

A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus

Sports, like so many things in life, are a matter of taste and talent. One person may choose to compete in the Ironman challenge while another considers chess to be a sport. The latter is in good company because the International Olympic Committee agrees with him.

Eager to woo adherents of both viewpoints, A. Lange & Söhne advertises its new Odysseus, our test watch, as a ?sporty, elegant watch for very active people.? The elite manufacture has given this new watch plenty of features that make it more robust and enlarge its field of activity. Choosing stainless steel as the material for its case already helps quite a bit because this alloy is much less susceptible to scratches than the precious metals gold and platinum, which Lange has used exclusively in its watches. And unlike Lange?s typical crocodile-skin straps, this model?s stainless-steel bracelet doesn?t mind a dip in a lake. Furthermore, wearing this watch while enjoying activities that raise a sweat doesn?t mean you?ll have to pay ?290 plus VAT (around $375 total) to replace a stained but otherwise high-quality leather strap.
A Supple Stainless-steel Bracelet with a Sophisticated Clasp
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