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The reason being threefold:
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 for me more authentic. Plus more sculpted and hence more attractive (to me) than the Eichi
3. Insane level/quality of execution, eg crystal, dial, hands, movement materials (German silver, baseplate thickness, etc), movement anglage, etc. One of the top three independents has told me that the level and consistency of execution cannot be bettered by any other team in the industry
These would be the main reasons. And maybe also the rarity. I think both are rare but the numbers I know from GS about the SBGD are so low it feels even more special than I already think it is.
Don’t get me wrong, I do love the Eichi though and I did consider it many times!
Today, with my “Dark Lord”.
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, for one, think it's the most attractive piece ALS make!
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
Without a Doubt
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! ...
You and Filip on the same page on this one.
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?
The reason being threefold:
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...
Huge fan of it … and …
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...
I understand that.
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...
Looks great
Zeitwerk is great too. Theyre back down to precovid levels price wise more or less so a great time to grab one.
Thanks.
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.
The date?
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...
A wonderful piece, no doubt!
I would love to see one for real someday. Best, Emmanuel
Wonderful understated elegance.
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 ...
It’s not the strap, it’s the long lugs.
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 ...
I still have a note in my mind to go get a green strap, inspired by yours.
I need to do that. Although I may go for a matte finish.
A stone-cold beauty with a technically fascinating movement, Jay.
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...
Yes, that common string that binds the three.
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...
Yes.
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...