A. Lange & Söhne Collector's Regret

afaleh · 2021-07-03T09:19:58Z

Explore afaleh's regret over selling his A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Striking Time. Discover collector insights on Zeitwerk models, complications, and the 'pre-jump' debate.

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In a candid reflection, afaleh shares a common collector's dilemma: the regret of selling a beloved timepiece. His experience with the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Striking Time, initially sold due to a self-imposed rule about wrist time, sparks a discussion among enthusiasts about the various Zeitwerk models and the emotional connection collectors form with their watches. This article delves into the community's insights on different Zeitwerk complications and the nuances that make each reference unique.

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Was selling the Lange Striking Time Zeitwerk I owned for three years. I have this self imposed rule that if a watch doesn’t get wrist time it has to go. My lifestyle at the time dictated a more formal dress code and I moved a few casual and sport pieces, but this one was an instant regret.

I still long for it, and might pick up another Zeitwerk at some point.

What’s your favorite Zeitwerk under 100k? I am debating which version to get.

Have a nice day everyone, here’s to lost love💔

This message has been edited by FabR on 2021-07-03 09:45:50

Key Points from the Discussion

The Zeitwerk Striking Time and Decimal Strike are often preferred over the standard Zeitwerk due to their unique chiming complications, which offer a distinct horological experience compared to a date complication. However, the Zeitwerk Date is also highly regarded for its 'quintuple switch' at midnight.
A common regret among collectors is selling a watch, even with good intentions or self-imposed rules, highlighting the emotional attachment to timepieces.
Early Zeitwerk movements exhibited a 'pre-jump' in the minute discs around 55 seconds past each minute, a subtle movement that some collectors found distracting. More recent Zeitwerk calibers have addressed this, eliminating the visible preloading.
The issue of the 'pre-jump' is considered minor and hardly noticeable by some owners, suggesting it's more frequently discussed by those who don't own a Zeitwerk.
The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, while a 'perfect' iteration, is acknowledged as being prohibitively expensive for most collectors.

The Discussion

afaleh

Jul 3, 2021

Could a moderator please let me know how I screwed that up?

MTR

Jul 3, 2021

I personally would go for the „simple“ Black dial with the improved movement or the date version (where I appreciate the higher PR). Best Thomas

Lankysudanese

Jul 3, 2021

If you’ve got the wrist-size to handle, go for the ZW-date. The quintuple switch at midnight is magical

afaleh

Jul 3, 2021

How was the movement improved?

LiftAngle51

Jul 3, 2021

You are a great watch lover afaleh. I hope you can find the perfect Zeitwerk. I know how a watch love can be. I am reunited. I work also with self imposed rules. So i find the peaces where i be happy with. I go to look at some watches today, and a bunch who do not met my self imposed rules. These watches i will look with a very trained eye. My loupe goes into my pocket, and get out when i am in the boutique. We all here at WPS can not wait to long when you are reunited with a Zeitwerk. I think t

MTR

Jul 3, 2021

Great watch!! 72 hours PR due to a new twin-barrel movement if I remember correctly? Many congrats for this beauty! Best Thomas

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