BluNotte
9069
Ein vielen Danke mein Perfekt Freund!
Guten morgan!
How pleasurable it is to awake on this sunny saturday morning here in Japan to such a perfect article! It is rare indeed to see such a well-written piece on my absolute most favourite family at A Lange & Sohne!
Some facts that you have pointed out are interesting ( e.g. the earlier start to the development of the ReferenzUhr, yet it's later release) Very much appreciated.
While i would love to be the owner of all 3 wondrous masterpieces, one has to be honest to oneself, and for me the ReferenzUhr still has not gotten to my heart yet, not would it ever i think. There is a huge and fundamental part to this precision chronometer that I disagree. But oh well, we all have our opinions.
As such, I have to be contented with only 2 out of 3 in the family. But these 2 are virtually my most zero-mistake, zero-regret watch decisions that I have ever made. If i had extra funds i would purchase more of the same piece, ( e.g. the pink gold RL PLM, probably the only time i would make this exception e.g. non-platinum for a Lange) and if i could travel back in time to relive the euphoria when purchasing the watch I would do it all over again. And again, And again. And again. And again. And again. And again.
My first and original Richard Lange in Platinum with "Stephen" Blue alligator strap with Platinum wirings stitching. Still my daily observatory watch. And winner over the Journe and Voutilainen.
My Uber Perfekt Richard Lange " Pour le Merite " in Platinum with it's 3 times factory-returned-finally-very-almost-nearly perfect 3 parts enamel dial.Just look at it shimmer in the light
A movement that excites me like no other, and can tickle the deepest recesses of me and fuel my passion for the next 7,777,777 years.
And the statement that me and my family has trusted for generations. " Made in Germany", or as i personally would prefer to say it " Hergestellt in Deutschland". Perfekt.
I particularly like your written conclusion to the article, on the type of the puristS who would purchase these watch. I agree to them, and more!
Once again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your dedication to this topic of ultimate precision, and the timepieces that were crafted in the ore mountains to substantiate this claim, and to pave the way into the future with pure classicism. Above the rest.
On a final note, it would be of high interest to me, and others as well, as to what Lange can further develop to in this family that is often understated, but has deep impact to those able to grace them.
Und ein gutes Wochenende zu Ihnen.
Tschuss
Stefan
The Richard Lange family
According to Oscar Wilde: “ My tastes are very simple – I like only the best. ” Connoisseurs and perfectionists are never satisfied with anything less than the best. Lange & Söhne is dedicated to a grand heritage. Observation watches are dedicated to high...
WOW Oliver
A great write up, thx for the effort! Now, somehow the normal RL in PT seems familiar ;-) Cheers, Dirk
Very interesting post, Oliver.
The only one which doesn't speak to me is the referenz uhr... Its unbalanced dial still leaves me cold, as when I saw it in Geneva, at the beginning of this year. To me, it is a kind of small " 31 days " which is far frm being my favourite Lange watch. No...
I'm with you on this regarding the ReferenzUhr mon ami.
I don't even get it, till today! A bientot Stephen
Excellent post Oliver.
This RL collection deserves it ! I'm sure that this collection hasn't unveiled all its potential and that more surprises will come... maybe with additional complications ? I would also like to see another Lange with a big second hand. At the end, I think ...
The classic Richard Lange is very very subtle and sublime!
I love it too! A bientot Stephen...
Superb write-up Oliver
As I've said many times before, the Richard Lange Pour Le Merite is my favorite timepeice from the entire A. Lange & Soehne collection. Thank you for the comprehensive report that categorizes the Richard Lange family.
A few then for you my brother
Do accept my sincerest apologies for having to always use the same photos over and over again, I have not been capturing my RL PLM on the film as of late. But please, enjoy your favourite watch, as I do mine. Have a great weekend brother! Stephen...
Elegance at its finest.
Thank you for the beautiful photos of the beautiful watch. And thank you for the good weekend wishes!
Many thanks Oliver...
for this detailed review of the RL family. I prefer the "simple" RL but I am easily pleased by the simple things in life. WG with black dial? My first impression is WOW! But my love for blued hands may be stronger. Thanks again. Regards, Richard.
I would personally prefer a black dialed (enamel) platinum piece again!
And a high five mate on the blued steel hands love! Have a g'day in Oz! Stephen
Oh my... Oliver, great write-up!
I would love the black dial (preferably enamel!) RL and if they created one, I might consider.... Otherwise, even if I had deep pocket, I wouldn't be tempted due to the size. For me, it is too big on my wrist, unfortunately, VERY unfortunately.... Thank y...
Ein vielen Danke mein Perfekt Freund!
Guten morgan! How pleasurable it is to awake on this sunny saturday morning here in Japan to such a perfect article! It is rare indeed to see such a well-written piece on my absolute most favourite family at A Lange & Sohne! Some facts that you have point...
wow on the reply!
now... not only i understand but i can relate to why my darl here have a huge platinum smile! only a matter of weeks perhaps days now till we find out what's coming!=) Love~
Hear, Hear!!! ...Three Cheers for Oliver!...Hip-Hip! Hooray!!!
Zwei Daumen nach oben! Best, -- Richard.
I'm joining you! Hip hip hooray for Oliver!
Have a wondeful weekend yourself Richard! Stephen
I love the RL line but it has one problem
It's way too big for me. At 37mm it would have been the ultimate model. At 41mm, sorry, but too much.
what a beauty....
now i know why my darl BluNotte would just call me in an early morning to find this...=) superbbb detailed post to his most fav family of a lange & sohne Cheers, Adeline
great read Oliver! However only
the original RL in PT sings to me unfortunately, I love all the quality movement and finishing of the rest of RL however they fail on dial cutoffs on my list, sorry. The original RL remains the only Lange on my List after the Datograph. Cheers Mech.
Mech you should give them a try!
Especially the PLM! I'm curious though, what do you mean by dial cutoff? Are you referring that the dials of the PLM and ReferenzUhr are not one-piece, but have the levels to them, and that is the no no for you? Thanks for sharing with me your opinion! St...
Don't get me wrong Stephen, everything about
the PLM and all things Lange are top notch, as such it must be 100% perfect for me, including the dial design! When I said cutoff I'm referring to the sub-dials cutting into the marker/indexes. I'm just anal about these small little imperfection. The orig...
I get you now Mech!
We all have the anal things in life! No worries , because i have my own that others regard me as insane for even having them! Cheers Stephen
Thanks Stephen for your understanding,
to each his own and respect the difference in opinion, agree to disagree, thus the variety of watches out there catering to all walks of life. I truly appreciate the fusee chain of PLM, and now found comfort in Breguet tourby, the perfect dial for me. Unt...
Great post Oliver!
I always love the Richard Lange collection... It's just nice because of the simplicity.. The RL PLM in platinum is IMO one of the best simple watch out there... It is just Stunning! Thanks again for the great post! Best, Sam
Oliver .....execellent write up.
Oliver, Great job here elaborating the RL family..... And the best part is co relating to the fundamental society now..... Thanks. BHK9
I wouldn t expect anything less from..
a gentleman of your caliber Oliver. Fantastic post and beautiful writing...most of all interesting and clear. Still dubious about the RH,even though I appreciate the technical feature and stunning caliber. I might sound unpopular here but there is somethi...
Interesting comment Mo
Would you be so kind as to explain what you find about the RL PLM being "too cold"? This is definitely a first that I have heard! I would love to know! Thanks for sharing! Stephen
It is just a matter of emotions Stephen..
I mean,objects, and in this case watches give emotions as you well know. The RL PLM is definetely a incredible watch,coveted by many,desired because of its technical merits and incredible finesse(chain and fusee,perfect finish, enamel dial an on and on......
Yes , indeed i do my friend
And i would like to thank you for lending me an insight into your thoughts of my most beloved. Nothing wrong i see there with what you think about it, just personal emotions, and i like that! Well, i hope that you will get the Zeitwerk of your dreams one ...
Thank you..
With the ZW is a little tricky as Ilove the WG version but a certain luminous is hounting me a lot.....it is almost impossible to get and will require a big big econimic effort......we'll see.... Have a good start of the week too..... Mo
Thanks...
Oliver for your great post. It seems that you had time over the weekend 'cause your family left you home allone For my taste also the PT ist still my all-time-favourite (and as you said "white is the new black"...I don't miss the black dial) regards Steph...
I would like to say ...
thanks to the lady and the gentlemen for their kind replies. With that kind of replies it is a pleasure to take the effort. Just one more question from my side: What do you think about attending the Chronomètrie 2011 competition? Hope you all had a good s...
GREAT writeup and analysis...
and I have to say the Pour le Mérite is my favorite with the old school charm and new world technology...amazing with that 16cm chain...WOW... what great pieces...simple, elegent and amazing... thanks for the write up! great work!
What a great watch especially the original center second RL
The company and people behind the watch are the most professional and friendly
Fantastic post!
Love the details of the write up! All my favourite AL&S. Grail pieces! Ovi
Ovi, you have been in our archive? Anyway, I think ...
it is still valid even when I wrote it some years ago - a least for me :-) Thanks for your kind reply! Oliver ...
What about the Richard Lange Pour Le Merite Tourbillon?
That watch is just whimsical and fantastic. It's a fantasy, to have an active dial that opens and closes. Beautiful article! I enjoyed all of it! I know which one is my favorite...
Patrick, the answer is quite easy. In 2010 when I did the post ...
the RL PLM T didn´t exist, because it was introduced in 2011 :-) To me it is a nice watch with some interesting features, but it is not tempting. The dial with a moving part is a nice feature, but I still would have prefered something more understated her...
Interesting point
Oliver, This may be the only time i can recall where my opinion on a piece differs from yours (at least when i am mumbling to myself reading your posts :) ). I agree with you the essense of the RL Tourby PLM may not fit with the characteristics of the RL ...
Wow, I didn't notice...
I didn't notice we were revisiting a post from 2010! Yes, of course, the Tourbillon version wasn't out yet. Fully agree with you, the watch is not understated like the rest of the collection. I call the watch "fantastic" because I think the moving dial is...