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Congrats Fx
That's an excellent choice to add to your collection.
Just a trivial note on the roman numerals. I like how the 4 is "IIII" instead of "IV".
Something that I read online:
"Roman numerals are not a purely additive number system. In particular, instead of using four symbols to represent a 4, 40, 9, 90, etc. (i.e., IIII, XXXX, VIIII, LXXXX, etc.), such numbers are instead denoted by preceding the symbol for 5, 50, 10, 100, etc., with a symbol indicating subtraction. For example, 4 is denoted IV, 9 as IX, 40 as XL, etc. However, this rule is generally not followed on the faces of clocks, where IIII is usually encountered instead of IV. Furthermore, the practice of placing smaller digits before large ones to indicate subtraction of value was hardly ever used by Romans and came into popularity in Europe after the invention of the printing press (Wells 1986, p. 60; Cajori 1993, p. 31). "
Regards,
Ian
My 5th element: the Richard Lange Boutique Edition
I already did a review of this watch and you also know it very well. So I will not introduce you what is a Richard Lange Boutique Edition. Because this watch is the latest Lange piece which has joined my collection. I prefer to explain why I did this choi...
Absolutely!
I have doubted a long time between the 1815 or a Richard Lange. And I was favoring the RL by 0.09%. Until this black beauty came along. Rest is history. But I\'m by no means stating that I will never own a RL. ...
Beautiful
I appreciate reading your thought process and including us in the ride. I think the richard lange three hander is fantastic and in the next year or two a PG version has my name on it (my wife seems to think I should not focus on high end watches while we ...
Thanks a lot Hashluck.
I find them quite different at the end. The contrast of the big second hand is very nice to observe on the PT one. The WG is globally more legible. We shall own both of them! Fx
Easy...
you say to your wife that you are building the future collection for your kid! Remember the wise words from Patek Philippe! Thanks for your words! Fx
Congratulations, Fx.
It IS a fantastic piece, and your words and photos said everything about it.
Congrats Fx!
I guessed it right! I sense you were getting a Lange Richard Lange to complete your collection I thought you would go for the pink gold or Plat version - the WG boutique edition is probably the nicest if we like blued hands Enjoy in the best of health my ...
Gorgeous!
The RL is doubtless one of the finest time-only watches in series production today, and like you I admire the focus on chronometry (bested by the RL PLM, yes, but I\'m not a coloured metals chap). The WG version is beautiful indeed - I love those blued ha...
Thanks Esharp! Actually, this WG watch is already quite heavy.
The movement by itself has a quite big weight. Thanks for your detailed comments!
Congrats!
I think that piece is the nicest dial/case combo of the RL. You have built a nice collection there, wear the RL well! Tony
Beautiful and elegant, congratulations!
Can you kindly elaborate what you meant by "touch the crown and the watch will start???" Pardon my ignorance on a Lange manual...can't imagine that. Rgds Raymond
Congrats on adding a great piece to a good looking collection..
What Fx is referring to: is that literally a quarter turn from a dead stop of the movement starts the seconds hand. For many watches it requires several turns to build up enough energy in the mainspring to "start" the watch. The RL and a few other's don't...
Yes
And this is because the Richard Lange has a mechanism to stop the watch early before its mainspring is fully exhausted in order to keep timekeeping precision to a maximum.
I love this feature on the RL PLM as well. Second hand stops at zero and starts immediately on winding
...it is so easy to set the watch
Big big congrats.
A great piece. Color me jealous. Love the RL boutique edition. Cheers, John
Thanks a lot CR!
This is the good point with the 1815 chronograph boutique: it makes this blue strap available! Fx
Congratulations Fx! Great addition,I like it a lot...
and fits your collection perfectly....well done! Can't wait to see it next time we will meet. Mo
Congrats Fx
That's an excellent choice to add to your collection. Just a trivial note on the roman numerals. I like how the 4 is "IIII" instead of "IV". Something that I read online: "Roman numerals are not a purely additive number system. In particular, instead of u...
I read about this in the History of Timepieces from Saxony
I cannot find it now as the book(s) are huge but it is all about (the Lange love of) symmetry. This certainly started with their pocket watches. Using 'IIII' creates more visual symmetry with the 'VIII' opposite it on the dial than 'IV' does. Using IIII a...
To be fair, almost all Roman Numeral Watches I've seen use IIII...
i.e. the "Watchmaker's Four". Now that I think of it, I can't think of many examples of a roman numeral watch that still uses IV (the only one in my mind is the Ball Trainmaster with Roman Numerals) Regards, skyeriding
What a lovely acquisition FX...
your pictures highlight those lovely blued hands most elegantly! I find both the Pt and the WG version alluring in their own way; I don't own one but I've been lucky to have friends who do! I love the subtle red accents on the Pt version, and the blued ha...
Thanks for your words. Actually, each version has its own charm...
And I don't forget the the YG one which left the catalogue and which was also very appealing. Fx
Great choice François.
Congratulations. Your Lange collection is impressive and this RL Boutique Edition with a blue strap a nice combination. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and love at first sight for this Beauty. Wear it in good health. Cheers, Patrickh
Congratulations Fx...great watch!
As mentioned, one more time...understated coolness!!
Congratulations to you new Lange!
Lovely watch and a true Lange: traditional with a twist in a stunning presentation. Special watch. Best Moritz
Reading your walkthrough was really interesting
and confirms (if needed) that you never choose a watch randomly. The Langematik Perpetual and the Richard Lange are my 2 favorite from the brand so I just can congratulate you for this fantastic move. Enjoy this loooong second hand Fx! Cheers, Mark
Thanks Mark! Actually...
I never choose them randomly but the heart speaks very often... Fx
All excellent elements!!! The RL is the wonderful addition!!!
I m sure the 6th will be coming in the near future!!! Congrats again on the RL ED!!! Enjoy!!!
Big congratulations, Fx!
It is a phenomenal watch; and your reasoning as you laid it out makes for a very nice read! Wear it every day in health.
Congratulations!
Great narrative and, as always, excellent wrist shots. I have tried the Richard Lange on the wrist a few times and it is very captivating. Elegant but bold with finishing that is well above par for the price.
Your 5th, and IMO, your best AL&S.
It goes right o the top spot of those 5 pieces, at least if I were to rank them. Could not be happier for you! Thanks for all of your continued contributions here!
Huge congrats FX
I am only up to a trio in my Lange collection! I had a platinum RL few years ago; but sold it to fund another purchase. I have smallish wrists; and would probably look to get an older version 1815 as my 3 hand time only watch. Never been a big fan of seco...
Thanks a lot Stylophile.
The former 1815 is a great watch, I love the PT version ... and the PG one with its PG hands. Its 36mm diameter is perfect for an elegant watch. Fx
Congratulations!
Congratulations! Shoot now you are making me want to get a RL! What a beauty!
Great news and excellent choice!
Now, your RL is starting with you a long and glorious journey, following you and your family for a very long time. Enjoy it! Ciao, Elio
Thanks, I hope as soon as possible, since...
...I still have a lot of things to see and to do in Paris. For example, I'd really like to have an evening at the Opera Garnier! Stay tuned, I'll post some pictures soon. Best, Elio
many congrats FX
sorry for lateness as an traveling wear this beautiful RL in best of health best regards -- Seeks
It's a great choice...
...for your #5! What a beautiful and classic piece. I think it's my favorite of the 5 And I like your thought pattern in coming to this decision.
congrats!
Truly lovely watch! Beautifully finished movement, understated presence, but everything pieces together perfectly! wear it in good health!
THanks a lot for your words!
I'm currently wearing the Grand Lange One Luminous but this one will be quickly back on my wrist! Fx
i will never doubt that! :p
This watch is classic and understated it can easily be your daily wearer/dress watch for any event!
