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About Brass :
One of the enticing characteristics of brass jewelry is its gold-like appearance. Depending on copper-zinc ratio, the color of brass may range from dark brown to silvery white. To achieve a gold-like shade, you must combine around 67% copper and 33% zinc. Thanks to this unique property, brass is often used as alternative to gold for a variety of design applications.
With copper as its base constituent, brass is among the most durable metals around. It can last for thousands of years if properly stored and maintained. As previously mentioned, brass develops a layer of greenish material on its surface. This layer, called patina, acts as a shield that protects the brass inside from corroding
Brass is significantly cheaper than premium-grade base metals such as German silver, sterling silver and gold vermeil. Part of the reason is its main components—copper and zinc—are still currently in great abundance. Unlike gold and silver, they are not precious metals. Another reason is that brass is used for familiar applications like construction and electronics.
About German silver :
You can have a look at the ALS - Riche(mont) Group’s website :
https://press.alange-soehne.com/german-silver--aesthetically-appealing-and-sophisticated/#:~:text=As%20is%20the%20case%20with,only%20a%20very%20light%20patina.
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Lange German Silver movements.
Actually softer and cheaper to produce but a headache to work with…
My point is I'm sure this is a cost cutting
Yes, it doesn’t need to plated, therefore easier to produce.
Yes, it seems like it.
They call it “traditional German”, but plainly, we can call it cheap.
If you look at the Datograph ( 1st generation ), the Langematik Anniversary, the RL PLM, the RL Jumping Seconds, the 1815 moonphase Emil Lange, the Cabaret and the original L1 platinum black dial, you have an answer.
Yes, they are unique in design and very well finished, also the movements are visually appealing, no doubt, but the material itself it’s inferior and that has been proven to me with every model I ever owned.
Interesting I'm not sure if they picked this material for cost alone?
Brass is not expensive but if you add plating it comes up more expensive than the German silver.
Mine is giving me no troubles 👍
I’m glad you enjoy it!
Lack of perlage on the lower levels near the remontoir? Or abruptly halting bevel?
On mine. But ...
Lovely 😍
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I'm not saying that...
They're not even close to a contradiction.
I have had a good look in person at the older and current duometres
This is really weird marketing talk....
I own several Langes. Every time I look at the backside, I still remain in awe
From my limited knowledge and experience with both brass and german silver :