... with most of the thing you said, its just when you expect a lot, you always end up disappointed.
Another thing, the whole collection was handled while there was management issues and its the CEO of JLC that took over... Great job in such a short laps.
So, in a way, its a prouesse to have done that collection, that is still very Lange, anchored in tradition, daring for a very conservative brand.
But what can i do, i was expecting more. Aren't we less forgiving with the things we love most? 
P.s: About the annual calendar, its a better surprise in the metal than in the pics