foversta
[PuristSPro Moderator]
20814
Concorso d'Eleganza 2013 Villa d'Este: Full Report
The Concorso d'Eleganza de la Villa d'Este is one of the most prestigious and exclusive events in the world. I had the privilege to attend it this year and I would like to share with you a big part of the pictures and movies I shot by the Lake Como during the 3 days.
It was for me a fantastic week-end because all the ingredients were present: a superb setting, fantastic cars, friends and of course the warm welcome of the Lange Team.
Lange & Söhne has been involved since last year in the event and it is a great partnership because it totally fits the image Lange wishes to create around the brand, an image of refined elegance and of exclusivity.
The lucky winner of the Concorso wins a Lange 1 Timezone with a hinged caseback and a specific engraving. Moreover, Como replaces Berlin (what a symbol!) as the city of reference of the GMT+1 timezone. A superb prize!
I asked to Wilhem Schmid the reason behind the choice of the Lange 1 Timezone. In my mind, a chronograph would have been more appropriate. After all, we are talking about cars. But he explained me that the development of watchmaking was required by the more frequent and larger travels in the world. After all, a car is used to travel. And the best watch in the Lange collection to embody this travel atmosphere is obviously the Lange 1 Timezone. The link between both worlds became obvious.
Please discover my 4 parts report, I hope that you will have the same pleasure to browse it as I had to post it: it reminds me the great time I had in Italy.
Fr.Xavier
More posts:
Concorso d'Eleganza 2013 Villa d'Este: Full Report
The Concorso d'Eleganza de la Villa d'Este is one of the most prestigious and exclusive events in the world. I had the privilege to attend it this year and I would like to share with you a big part of the pictures and movies I shot by the Lake Como during...
Part 1: Lange & Söhne at the event
I already posted the pictures yesterday: This WG watch features a hinged caseback with an engraving commemorating the Concorso d'Eleganza. It is not the first time a Lange gets this special case as, for example, the 1815 Walter Lange had a similar caseba...
Part 2: the setting
I will not write a lot here... I think that the pictures speak by themselves. The Lake Como is one of the most enchanting places in the world. Here is a selection of pictures, believe me, it was difficult to choose between them! I could have posted 1000 p...
Thank you.
I'm happy that you have lived this experience. You are very lucky, and so we are, because we can enjoy it here too. You've been to very nice places surrounded by beauty in all its meanings. It would have been great to have the sun with you during the whol...
What a fantastic setting FX !!!
That"s living the dream ! Thanks for these amazing pictures ! Filip
Part 3: the cars
When we are talking about the Concorso d'Eleganza, we are talking about historic cars and amongst the finest ones in the world. This year the Concorso was gathering 49 cars in 9 different categories from the king of the roads of the 20s to the evolutions ...
Gotta love those Blue cars!
Vielen Dank Xavier for your extreme indepth coverage of the show! I have never been to one before, but i have to say i appreciate these vintages from the glorious past! Proves that Car Marques back then had way better taste than many do these days! Love t...
It is always difficult to choose a favorite...
But the first Lamborghini got my vote! Fx
Fantastic breakfast.
You have made my day with this overdose of material beauty. Amazing cars, some of them are totally new to me. I have enjoyed this post a lot. Thanks, FX. vte
Thank you Fx!
Thoroughly enjoyed your post and lovely pictures! What an event it must have been. Thanks for all the effort on this post - I literally felt you brought us there along! Always love that 1815 chrono you have too. It was one of the pieces I have been follow...
Fantastic Report :-)
Thank You so Much for Sharing these Sublime moments with us :-) S
Breathtaking
Event, host, watches, cars, ladies, scenery... I remain speechless to have the opportunity to enjoy such a beautiful report Thank you so much FX, it made my evening (and certainly the upcoming days) Best, Laurent
Thanks Laurent for your kind words!
I tried to shoot as many cars as possible because there are a lot of cars lovers here and much more specialists than myself. Glad to see that you enjoyed them! Fx
Awesome
Love the XKSS, and of course the BMW motorcycle. Almost bought an R69S way back when, but got a Harley instead...should have gotten the BMW. Thanks for the incredible report FX, and as always, your photos are superb.
Amazing, I hope to see the Atlantic in person one day..
What a treat on all accounts. Looks like Ralph was sporting Ferragamo's?
I had the chance to see it one year before in Paris...
There was an exhibition of Ralph Lauren's cars. I couldn't take pictures in the museum but I think that I retrieved the situation! Thanks DoubleUp! Fx
Stunning !
is the word to be used here .. just blows my mind ... it's too m m m m m m much :-) Thanks for this great report, it must have been a tough job :-) Filip
Great Post
Thank you for all the great parts of your detailed report at Villa d'Este. I was there as well and it was a pity we did not meet. Perhaps some day soon. Would be my pleasure. Best Edmond
Part 4: the movies
I would like to finish the report with several movies whose objective was to catch the beauty of the setting and the atmosphere of the event. Ready for a cruise on the Lake Como? Full throttle with a Riva boat! View from my hotel room: Villa Erba: Reachin...
An Epic Competition Among Classic Cars
Thank you for bringing us along to the Concours! Almost felt that I was there. Just missing one thing, the smell of gasoline in the air. A very thorough introduction to this Concourse. I haven't been to Lake Como in years, but I'm fondly reminded of it th...
Thanks Patrick!
I'm not a specialist of sailing but I believe we can trust him! It would be fantastic to sail on this lake... Fx
A superb post Fx!
You brought us all the important bits and the event itself must have been a real pleasure to attend in such a wonderful setting. I'm glad you enjoyed it - who wouldn't? Thanks for sharing it here. Best fernando
Thanks Fernando.
I think the most difficult task was to choose the pics. I almost exploded my camera! Fx
Ralph Lauren
takes it again ! Must be a record of sorts for the man. Thanks for the fantastic post !
Cars, Watches, Italy!
Thank you so much for your delightful report. If you posted 1000 pictures, I would have enjoyed each and every one. You are indeed a lucky guy to attend such an event in such a spectacular setting! My wife and I love Italy and just today finalized our tri...
Thanks Mark. You will not disappointed by Capri...
And of course we expect your pics when you come back! :) Fx
Thanks for this marvelous report!
I know that I'm on a bit about this lately, but your thorough and passionate report only reinforces the importance of having "collector enthusiasts" involved in these events -- you connect with others of us who not only love, but buy, watches and what we ...
Thank You for your wonderful..
report with very comprehensive commentary and wonderful pictures and videos on the event, the watches and the cars. What a setting. Cheers,dreamer
Paradize
is the first word coming to my mind when I see your pictures and think about Italy I like a lot. Good idea to haveposted so much of them. It nearly seems to be one of the biggest event ALS undertakes (except SiHH I guess), isn't it? Great report Fx, thank...
SIHH is in another category...
It is pure business because they sell the watches during the Geneva week to the dealers. But I can tell you that this event was the most beautiful one I've ever participated. Fx
The Unbearable Lightness of....
Moderator living ;) Superb Mega report Thank you so much for all the effort to bring us all of the atmosphere. Lovely cars but I must give it to that old Lamborghinis & Maseratis Sincerely Damjan
Thanks Damjan.
Me too, these cars seduced me a lot, surely more than the "obvious" ones. ;) Fx
