A. Lange & Söhne

If my Urwerk 105-CT is my “Dark Knight” then I think this Richard Lange Pour le Mérite is my “Dark Lord”. More elegant, classic and understated (aside from the case which really should be smaller). I do still go back and forth on whether if there was only...  

I recently shared that, in my opinion, the three best executed time-only pieces in a traditional case shape are RL PLM, Berthoud 2RE.1, and the VC 1921. Excellent wristshot, cheers, Filip

A lot of variety, and some quirk!

Here’s mine, my favorite Lange. I’ve owned a few over the years and never paid enough attention to this model. Glad I did, easily the most wearable and lovely on the wrist! ...  

Interesting to think of the Spring Drive in that top 3, but I can understand why such a watch may be there. But why that and not the Credor Eichi?

1. Superior movement for the SBGD, conceived and produced by the Microartist Studio. Accuracy is sthg that can damage one’s interest in non SD movements, plus the sweeping seconds is very unique 2. Overall design (case, crystal) quintessential Seiko, so f... 

First of all, thanks for the picture and it fits you very well I’m a huge fan of that watch; I have even considered it quite a few times since I love the idea of the “chain” mechanism … and on the other hand have never fell really in love with the big, ty... 

It’s kinda how I’ve been with the Zeitwerk. Although the new ZW’s case is a definite improvement in terms it being less chunky and potentially more wearable for me. Even this PLM is boarder line for me on lug to lug size. It’s not quite right and starting... 

Zeitwerk is great too. Theyre back down to precovid levels price wise more or less so a great time to grab one.

I need the new ZW though, the new case and overall design is a better fit on my wrist but objectively and just based on how my eyes see it on my wrist.

I like it more too because of the pop of color. My friend has the platinum one that I think has the longer PR, and it's great too. Although tbh I'm super tempted by the striking time which is strangely reasonable for what it is...

I would love to see one for real someday. Best, Emmanuel

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It looks very good on you. Could the case be a tad smaller? Yes, but also I guess the strap is a bit stiff which makes your wrist seem smaller than it normally is which creates the illusion of a bigger case. I wouldn’t say no to a smaller case but I also ... 

They do hand over the edge of my wrist when you look close (and this picture highlights that). The watch is too big (lug to lug) for my wrist, no question in my mind on that. A 38.5mm Lange 1 case for example, that would be just right. Anyway. I’m living ... 

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I need to do that. Although I may go for a matte finish.

I have the Datograph Up/Down and the standard Richard Lange. The Dato is the Dato - the watch that changed the industry with the incredible Cal. L951 - it never gets old and wears proudly. I take your point about the case size of the Richard Lange - but I... 

Tourbillions in Lange, even at today’s somewhat depressed prices, were never interesting. Unless it was the original PLM. But the trio of Dato, ZW and PLM. That’s a line up to compare to anything anyone else can offer. And each one, even the ZW, as you sa... 

That is just the reality. But it’s borderline for me, which for now I am OK with. It is also one of those watches where the pull of the technical did outweigh the size issue. I’ve never been able to buy a watch for function or innovation or technical aspe...