Mike H
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I have to admit that the recent posts about the Lange 1 and now yours...
are more and more bringing my attention on this brand. After my failed attempt with the chronos due to their weight (Datograph Pt then 1815 WG), I am more and more considering the option of plunging for a Lange 1. But with all possible versions, it is a challenge to select one only! Choosing is renouncing, but it's hard!
Thank you FX for this very nice report.
Best,
Mike
A visit at the Hausmann boutique via dei Condotti in Rome
Hausmann is not a mere watch dealer in Rome: it is an institution founded at the end of the 18th century. One of my pleasures when I'm in the Eternal City is to visit one of the Hausmann boutiques and it depends on my mood. To feel the roots of the Hausma...
Wonderful report, Fx.
Good to see so many different Langes in one post; and some no longer available.
well... actually all of them were available...
even the ones which left the catalogue! You just have to go to Rome! But, well, there are worse places to visit! Thanks! Fx
Thank you Fx
for this fantastic report! I think the Langematik Perpetual with black dial is my grail watch! The 1815 also came out very nicely on your fotos. Thanks to your help on this forum it has also been my entry to the Lange world. It\'s a beauty and a keeper.
I'm glad to read these words, I can't be more happy!
it is really nice from you to tell us that this forum was the entrance for you to the Lange world. Thanks. Fx
I have to admit that the recent posts about the Lange 1 and now yours...
are more and more bringing my attention on this brand. After my failed attempt with the chronos due to their weight (Datograph Pt then 1815 WG), I am more and more considering the option of plunging for a Lange 1. But with all possible versions, it is a c...
This option is on the podium
Still have to decide which one will go on the first step of the podium...
WG blue dial for me... or WG slate dial...
Anyway, you can't be wrong with a Lange One!
The new Lange 1
has a thinner bezel and therefore wears slightly bigger and feels more modern. I know many here prefer the old version, but I personally would go for the new one for these reasons. Anyway, it\'s an important point to consider when selecting the right one....
I tend to agree dial side...
But I much prefer the movement of the old one... the presence of the bridges makes me 3/4 plate less "uniform". Thanks for your comments. Fx
Great report - thank you.
Some wonderful pieces there. For some reason though I have never been a huge fan of how Lange does their rotors on the automatic pieces...think it may just be me though!
You know what you have to do if you want to buy an automatic Lange...
choose the Sax-O-Mat! Fx
Thank you Fx. What a great report!
I'd love to see the RG/black Dato and the WG/black perpetual someday. Thanks again.
An answer for the Sax-O-Mat
Is that ALS feels it will not be economical to make a simple watch with complicated movement, according to a chat with Frank (the former manager for Asia) during Watches and Wonders in Hong Kong.
Yes, we know very well of course this answer.
But after all, there were before simple watches with this movement. So why it is not possible now? I also know very well the answer but at one time, I expect from a high end brand to be a bit less driven by financial ratios. Of course they are important b...
I think Lange has done quite well.
Compared with any other brands, Lange is the only one to treat watches at different price range with the same finish. To me, it\'s very important, because it shows the brand cares everyone. For a 3 hands watch with sax-o-mat, Lange made limited numbers du...
It was the 308.047, LE of 25, made 2013-14 and priced at 34,600 USD...
It's in the Historic Data table at goo.gl Q .
You have to remember that the Saxonia Moonphase is very reasonably-priced, with two complications.
And the new 37mm Saxonia is probably below-market for brand and gold factors. Lange has taken some steps to move away from the "financial ratios", or "multiples" with these new models, at least.
Ditto
and the frustrating thing is that it would be an \'extra\' watch as it is to thick to be a daily wear. :-(
Fantastic pics Fx!
I, too, am always mesmerized when viewing the Double Split. I also prefer the Roman numerals but some prefer the stick markers. All are beautiful pieces though. Thanks for sharing your report and photos!