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Wonderful post and pics, Christian. Congrats!
On many Langes, I don't love the bit of red on the power reserve. I tend to prefer the older models without the red. But on this model ZW, that splash of red goes really nicely with the rose gold case and black dial. It's complementary, not distracting. What a great choice!
Also, I didn't realize the the 1815 Anniversary F.A. Lange came with that nice wooden box. Hadn't seen that before.
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk 142.031 Review
Dear All, First of all, thank you so much for sharing your insights on the pros and cons of the Zeitwerk in this thread! All the comments were incredibly helpful in gathering perspectives from owners who have lived with the watch well beyond the honeymoon...
Congratulations
Definitely Lange's best family of watches IMO. Like you said, completely unique with excellent dimensions given the complications. Congrats!
Thank you 👏also for your kind suggestions in the other topic! All was useful
for the the new was always the best option due to the new movement, power reserve and..to me the rose gold & black dial combination is just wow
Rose gold and black dial is so very, very seXXXy (●'◡'●)
Congratulations, great timepiece.
A friend has the date version in platinum...
...and I know, as you mentioned, it is a bit larger. But even with my good-sized wrist I find it a bit top-heavy. Now, your watch in stainless steel would be a killer...
Thank you!! I actually think this version is not very top heavy 😁but platinum would be much heavier indeed
I wouldn't particularly like it in steel as it wouldn't feel as cool I think
I love steel. Lighter, scratch resistant, tarnish resistant...
...I look at it this way, some of Patek's most valuable watches (including my grail) are stainless steel : )
you are right ! Steel and Titanium are very popular...and many luxury companies launched watches in these metals at the same or higher prices
for Lange steel is very rare..I also like the weight of new materials like titanium/carbon but gold is..just gold 🥇
Many many congratulations on this.
It’s a one of a kind watch in today’s sea of sameness. And a powerful design, that’s was captured me first.
thank you also for your suggestions 👏indeed I was pleasantly surprised by the watch and the top experience at the boutique
which had a wide selection of amazing watches
Did you take it home yet? Are congratulations in order?
The article says you "found your favorite reference" meaning you've chosen which one you want to get. It doesn't actually state if you've been able to take it home yet - so I'm wondering if it's time to break open the champagne yet. Either way, congrats o...
👏yes I did buy it ! the photos are from my flight back! couldn't wait to share it...sorry if I didn't cleary say I bougtht it lol
👏I did manage to try a v1 too and I think the new version is visually better and of course the movement is very much improved. The winding also seems relatively smooth, no issues! Is a dream watch for me and perhaps the highlight of my collection 🥰
Big congrats!
I didn't want to jump to conclusions nor make any assumptions! I'm SUPER HAPPY for you. Woohoo! Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!! I've tried winding the new version with the date and it was very resistant at the 80% full mark. But maybe I've got wimpy and delicate fin...
Thank you 👏love your collection of Lange and indeed I think the maison is very different with a unique attention to details
I was also very impressed by the boutique. Really a very VIP experience. How do you like the Zeitwerk vs other lange models ?
I think you made the right call
That RG looks perfect on your wrist. Weird the minute hand in the date looks stuck? Great pickup
ohh well spotted !! well good think I didn't buy the date ?😄
not sure what happened I handed it back very quickly 🤣
Massive congrats Christian 🥂👏🏻💪🏻
I don’t know if I ever will have such boutique delivery experience anymore with this brand…enjoy and it’s a beautiful and iconic watch, great choice.
Thank you!! 👏I was always inspired by yours (I think is the date right) ? Do tell more ! how is it owning it ? I have remember when we both bought the 1815 Anniversary ..
at the same time..in different part of the world, different version but it was really cool sharing it in the forum at the same time. Back then I also thought "wow this is expensive, who would spend so much more for the Zeitwek" and here I am 😄 ! Regarding...
Huge congratulations on acquiring this great piece! This is truly a milestone regardless of what other watches are currently in the collection!
I personally went for a quieter version in Platinum, but your version in RG and black is so so cool and eye catching! Wear in the best of health!
Thank you super much also for sharing your photo in the other topic 👏the platinum is also very popular and was
not available, but another boutique in Geneva told me that the last pieces they sold were all in platinum. I am super happy with the black/rose gold combination (I think the platinum is also heavier). The 1815 is in platinum and not too heavy but that is ...
Huge congratulations. I really like the Zeitwerk a lot and your choice would be mine too
On my wishlist for many years now and hope to be able to be as happy with one as you 🙏🏻🤗 wear it in good health
thank you! Is a wonderful piece which I highyl recommend👏as other members said very interactive
every minute something happens!
What can I say?
I love the watch immensely and even more I love your reviews where you always show your passion and enthusiasm. Congratulations and thank you for taking the time to share everything about your buying experience with us.
Thank you very much!! A lot of enthusiasm for this one..somehow always escaped me for 10 years!
Then lange changed to the boutique system which I wasn't very fond of but my experience in Frankfurt really changed my mind. Probably, it was destiny to buy a German watch in Germany 🇩🇪
Congratulations
Such an impressive piece that combines beauty (esp. in rose gold!) with gravitas.
Congratulations!!
Well done, that is a spectacular addition to your collection! I could not agree more with your assessment and review. The newer version wears exremely well despite the still relatively large dimensions. Even the date version as you mention is still very w...
thank you!! 👏the date is also very wearable and add a complication which I like and use but...
all things considered the rose gold/black works better for me also the size is a bit more wearable!
Spectacular, Christian!!!👏👏👏 Huge congratulations!!!🎊🎉🎈🍾
Another impressive addition to your amazing collection!!!🥂
huge congrats!!!
the RG zeitwerk is a fantastic watch, i love it. for me the voice between tat one and the ZW Date was extremely tight and the choice was open until the day of the pickup from the boutique. in the end i went for the date version, but only by the tighter of...
Thank you Peter 👏also for your gorgeous Zeitwerk date😍 📆 but I now have to ask..
where did you get that gorgeous strap made 😍 love the red and really changes the look of the watch. It looks great on your wrist! love the extra date complication - probably the best display of a date in any watch. I was also tempted by the date but went ...
christian,
that is an original a. lange strap. i asked for a red strap instead of the standard brown one when i bought the watch.
Wonderful post and pics, Christian. Congrats!
On many Langes, I don't love the bit of red on the power reserve. I tend to prefer the older models without the red. But on this model ZW, that splash of red goes really nicely with the rose gold case and black dial. It's complementary, not distracting. W...
my pleasure! the issue with the box was mainly on the leatherette inside
the one of my lange 1 bought 10 years ago was totally damaged ..I hope it has been solved in the current box 😄 which is of course not that important. They should perhaps go the Vacheron route which now gives travel puches in leather.
Did the cushion that holds the watch degrade and stick to the sides of the watch holder compartment?
Or did you experience a different problem with that older box?
All the (apparently fake) leather of the box peeled off including the cushion this was in a box around 10 years old..not sure if was
an old type of box and this has been fixed. I noticed the new box says Made in Germany.
Oh no! That sounds quite bad.
The oldest (pre-Richemont) Lange boxes didn't have any problems like that, from what I recall. The only problems with those old boxes were the the latches would sometimes get stuck, and the outer cardboard box lids often split on the sides. I think the le...
my mistake..I actually checked my old Lange 1 box (10 years old) and is in perfect condition
I probably confused the lange box with the IWC ones which were very bad quality..my bad
The Zeitwerk is an absolute icon.
And I do envy you for having the wrist to carry this amazing watch! Beautiful review and photos, do keep the wrist shots coming!
Thank you 👏will certainly post more wristshots! I don't have a big wrist
to me it doesn't feel too big but I am used in wearing 42-43 mm watches..when I wear the 222 it feels a bit small sometimes!
congrats
your review was as thoughtful as the responses you received in your earlier post. Wear it in good health!
Congratulations on finally owning this treasure!
I couldn’t agree more – Lange straps are top notch! On top of that, the dial design of this watch is very symmetrical, which is really pleasing to the eye, isn’t it?
Congratulations!
I hope you have years of enjoyment with this one. As you saw from my pros and cons list, I think the ZW is a spectacular addition to anyone's collection.
thank you very much also for your pro and cons list 👏
which was useful in my quick decision making..as you know in reality is all about the love ❤️ and 10 years is a long time for something to stick to your head. After few days of wearing I can confirm that some of the cons are probably been solved on versio...
Your comments reminded me
I should have included easiest watch to read for those with older eyes on my list of pros.
absolutely ! the best readability of any watch particularly for the minutes
such a unique feeling to know exactly that time it is
