I don't feel like they play games, not more at least, and in many cases less than other brands. My 1st Lange was a L1 Moonphase. When I purchased it, that's when they informed me that the L1 MP was a companion piece to the Odysseus. I didn't even know that but I loved the WG Odysseus and so I said yes, to get me an allocation. I was pretty much guaranteed and allocation right there and then, they confirmed within a week, and all I had to do was wait. They said 18-24 months, I ended up getting it in 15. I think that's a fair process. No waitlists, just an allocation and guarantee you get one provided you get a companion piece, which my L1 MP was, unbeknownst to me.