A. Lange & Söhne Private Collection Showcase

KIH · 2012-10-06T08:35:01Z

Explore a private collection of rare A. Lange & Söhne watches, including the 1815 PT and limited editions. See perpetual calendars and unique pieces.

KIH

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KIH shares an exclusive peek into a private watch gathering, featuring an extraordinary collection of A. Lange & Söhne timepieces. This post highlights the camaraderie among collectors and the rare opportunity to admire highly coveted, often limited-edition, watches up close. It underscores the passion that drives watch aficionados to share their treasures, even while maintaining discretion.

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Here are some of the folks who were not happy with the "one hand" 5550P on PP forum. But this time, the same owner brought bunch (but a part of) his collection with him from afar, so I post this thread here on Home. We had a nice drool worthy lunch today and I forgot to take pics of it (sorry....). And over the watches, I was just sighing...... Haa....

My humble, but extremely beloved original 1815 PT. Blued hands and PT combo is unbeatable, IMHO....

Here is a box (our of many, I assume) of his.

2 pairs of extraordinary models...

And perpetual trio....

They are both, as you know, LE. The right hand side is Honey Gold, LE of 15.

On my wrist....

This pair is made for Kamine (retailer in Kobe) special. Both LE of 5, if my memory serves me right...

And, this is 5550P with "Two hands".

The lens is interesting....

3970P - they say when you get older, white dial may be better in terms of legibility....

Perpetual Trio - the center is 5059P

Now, on our side, there are 5016P and 5013P sandwiching 5550

I had a wonderful and fun afternoon....

HAGWE!

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-10-06 17:30:36

Key Points from the Discussion

Many PuristS are generous 'watch aficionado ambassadors' who allow others to experience their collections, fostering enjoyment and appreciation for horology, despite maintaining anonymity for security.
The author's personal A. Lange & Söhne 1815 PT, an early production piece with a platinum case and blued hands, is a cherished treasure, exemplifying the enduring appeal of simple, elegant designs.
Some collectors, while not active online, are willing to share their incredible private collections with trusted friends, offering rare glimpses into horological masterpieces.
The author and other forum members often act as conduits, sharing these private collections with the wider community while carefully protecting the owners' identities and security.
The gathering showcased an unordinary aesthetic setting for these watches, providing a rare opportunity to view them in such a context.
The experience of seeing and touching such exquisite timepieces from a significant private collection is truly humbling for many enthusiasts.

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flamenco

Oct 6, 2012

Amazing gathering of horological heavyweights ! Pls tell me wat does "two hands" mean ?

ztirual

Oct 6, 2012

Tell your friend that it is an OK start, but that it won't do. We want to see the rest of "his many" other boxes. :-) Z' (still shaking my head i disbelief and reprobation)

Mark in Paris

Oct 6, 2012

... in an unordinary aesthetics setting. Thanks for these shots Ken, a rare opportunity to see them like this. I'll have a Pt RL Tourbillon please! Cheers, Mark PS : very nice strap texture with your 1815 by the way :)

Ronald Held

Oct 6, 2012

Any watch you can think of?

KIH

Oct 6, 2012

Here is it.... My apologies for the food photos. We were totally into the watch talk and don't remember the taste either. But the volume was like dinner and we all got full! Ken

KIH

Oct 6, 2012

Lucky to have such a friend who is so open about his collection and share.... Ken

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