# Self-Winding Chronograph Timepieces A. Lange & Sӧhne Reveals Its First Self-Winding Chronograph By Mickey Phoon | Published 2023-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwinding-chronograph-timepiece References: [alange-soehne](https://www.alange-soehne.com/ww-en/timepieces/odysseus/odysseus-chronograph/odysseus-chronograph-in-stainless-steel-463-178) Luxury watch brand [A. Lange & Söhne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabaret-tourbillon-honeygold) unveiled its first [self-winding chronograph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-chronographs) timepiece, the Odysseus Chronograph, at the [Watches & Wonders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lange-1-tourbillon-perpetual-calendar-lumen) in Geneva. Anthony de Haas, the director of product development at A. Lange & Söhne said: “The Odysseus Chronograph transports the contemporary and one-of-a-kind design of the watch family to a new technical dimension.” The standout feature of the stainless steel Odysseus Chronograph is its new L156.1 self-winding movement. It was made with a skeletonized and unidirectional winding central rotor constructed in black rhodium. It also contains a mixture of a sporty and classy design with a customized caliber L155.1 DATOMATIC. The timepiece is also capable of a power reserve of 50 hours and a beating frequency of 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour. The timepiece is available for purchase. Image Credit: A. Lange & Söhne ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-winding Chronograph Watches:** Luxury watch brands are introducing more self-winding chronograph watches with innovative features, offering opportunities for developing new technology in the industry. - **Skeletonized Watch Movements:** The use of skeletonized and unidirectional winding central rotors in watch movements opens up opportunities for creating visually appealing designs and improving the accuracy of timepieces. - **Sporty-classy Watch Design:** Combining sporty and classy design elements in watchmaking offers opportunities for creating stylish timepieces that appeal to a wider range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Luxury watch brands can continue to innovate with new features and designs, attracting high-end consumers seeking exclusive timepieces. - **Mechanical Watch Industry:** The use of self-winding movements and skeletonized watch designs presents opportunities for improving the accuracy and longevity of traditional mechanical watches. - **Fashion and Lifestyle Industry:** Watchmakers can appeal to fashion and lifestyle-conscious consumers by introducing sporty-classy designs that complement their personal style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Golden Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lange-1-daymatic-honeygold.md) - [Modern Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitwerk-date.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-watch1.md) - [Luxe Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-anniversary-chronograph.md) - [Luxury Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon.md) - [Naval-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longitude-titanium-timepiece.md) - [Moon-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch.md) - [Chiming Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-luc-grand-strike.md) - [Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-skeleton-watch.md)