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«Tradition is not guarding the ashes but fuel the fire»
Thank you, F.X., for your thorough review!
I've recently read somewhere the following statement: «Tradition is not guarding the ashes but fuel the fire». Well, I agree with you when you write "the Zeitwerk provides an ideal context for such an exercise", because I think that the powerful design of the Zeitwerk perfectly matches the rare traditional technique of Tremblage. I'd even say that the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst is (together with the Luminous version) the most "contemporary" proposal from A. Lange & Söhne.
I also agree with you when you write that the "gestures of talented artisans give soul to the mechanism and make the timepieces closer to the status of artpieces"; actually, the timepiece we're talking of, is far more than a telling-time-machine.
Finally, I would add a "Con": the limited edition is too... limited (please, don't misunderstand: these words aren't coming from a disappointed customer, unfortunately 
Ciao,
Elio
My view on the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst
I'm not going to unnecessarily prolong the suspense: the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst is one of the finest contemporary Lange & Söhne watches. Thanks to its special decorative approach, it manages to highlight the talent of the craftsmen who worked on the ...
Thanks Jacques-Olivier.
Yes... this watch has something special what puts it at the top of the Lange hill with other iconic pieces... Fx
In complete agreement!
I didn't know that Lange made the escape wheel and pallet in 18K gold. Thanks for this information. One more Pro, 18K Gold escape wheel and pallet. Two more Cons; hard to get due to only 30 available, winding the watch can be difficult as the mainspring h...
Thanks Patrick for your words.
About the winding topic, I didn't feel the same. Obviously, it takes time to get used with it and you don't have the same feeling than with a 1815 but for me it was not an issue. I had the feeling to wind a powerful movement! Fx
Thoughts on scarcity
Excellent and informative review, Fx. This interpretation of the Zeitwerk immediately spoke to me when it was first unveiled, and my appreciation has only grown since. I wonder, how do you feel about this reference being offered as a boutique LE? No doubt...
I can't clearly answer you Colton.
The points you are underlining are very interesting. But again, as I said in another reply, the magic of the watch wouldn't be the same if the number of produced watch was higher. If you set this number close or similar to another LE, the exceptional side...
I have a similar issue
Such tremendous work should not be limited to so few pieces. It is recognized the amount of talent and time required. But, extending orders over several years would at least allow serious lovers a chance to own such a piece. I was gravely disappointed to ...
Thanks Joe for your comments.
And you know... the WG Zeitwerk is maybe the iconic version! I love it with the high contrast between the timebridge and the dial. Thanks! Fx
78 Rubies?
Regular zeitwerk has 68 rubies in its movement, however, this one has 78. Anyone know what are 10 more rubies used for? Thanks a lot.
No, this watch has 68 jewels.
And 66 for the classic Zeitwerk. The additional two jewels are located on the pallet fork. Best regards. Fx
This is a mistake?
Hi foversta, base on your photos, this watch has 78 rubies since there is '78' on its 3/4 plate. Moreover, I looked at a classic zeitwerk last night, it does have 68 rubies. So, is there a mistake ? Thanks a lot
my humble opinion : a match made in heaven ....
a conflict resolved : simplicity vs elaborate, another paradox i enjoy . the constant reminder of this watch here is killing me. :) really wished it wasn't limited to the few lucky and previleged.
Made in heaven...
And the heaven is located in Glashutte! ;) You are right, there is something magic in this watch. Thanks! Fx
Thank you so much FX for this thorough review and .....
beautiful pictures. I have always been "intrigued" maybe "attracted" in a way by the Zeitwerk perhaps because a House like Lange & Sohne had the courage to do it? Probably because it so different but never ever thought that I may one day contemplate t...
Thanks François for your words!
You know, the zeitwerk is exactly the kind of watches we expect from Lange: classic but original and very innovative technically speaking. We don't have to forget that it was the Lange 1 case when it was unveiled in 1994. Thanks! Fx
«Tradition is not guarding the ashes but fuel the fire»
Thank you, F.X., for your thorough review! I've recently read somewhere the following statement: «Tradition is not guarding the ashes but fuel the fire». Well, I agree with you when you write "the Zeitwerk provides an ideal context for such an exercise", ...
Thanks Elio for your input.
And the sentence you are mentioning is really excellent. About the LE topic, if we forget the production time such piece requires, the limited number of available watches helps to create more desire and you know this perfectly. Frustration contributes to ...
Hi,love is something like that whenever i see this watch i try to find words for them .
This time i would say creme dela to see the details thank for your work. Regards...
RLPLM Handwerkskunst is still the reference watch with tremblage
This decoration suits much, much better a RG watch with a beautiful movement and face. It is not all praise here for the ZW The embossed letters do not look elegant enough, the barrel lid is (most likely) not made out of yellow gold and the decoration of ...
Well... I tend to disagree with you Moritz.
I found the tremblage perfect on this context and the WG colour more suitable for this technique. Anyway, I think it is a matter of taste and I can understand the fascinating side of the Richard Lange Tourbillon PLM. Thanks for your comments! Fx
Speechless !
Fantastic watch and outstanding HQ pics! The light, the macro shots..Many thanks for taking the time and sharing, FX
Thanks Seeks, it was a pleasure.
I was very happy to be able to see it since I missed it in Paris in May... Fx
While I respct the technologically and aestetically marvelous model....
... I just cannot like this watch, meaning Zeitwerk in general. I have tried very hard to love it, as a Lange fan, but somehow I still don't "get" the size of it most of all, and what is so great about this watch as an owner...... I must be one of a very ...
Thanks Ken for your comments.
But I'm sure that with your cufflinks you will change your mind! ;) Fx
Yes!
And it is funny because at the end I don't have so many wristshots with 7:52... I found this one! Fx ...
This Handswerkskunst is definitely something!
Danke fur this review Xavier! Tschuss Stephen
Thank you
For the great writeup on indeed an interesting, very detailed watch. I have yet to see one in real life. For me the big downside to all the lange zweitwerk watches are the weight (especially the platinum ones). They are indeed very very heavy. Else a marv...