Independents

In four hours time, I hope to view a Lang & Heyne Friedrich III. Over the last week, I have heard from a fellow purist that there have been many quality issues with the Georg. I understand that the movement of the Georg is relatively new, rectangular ...  

I own a similar model with the remontoir. I don't wear the watch everyday but it keeps time when I do, so I would say it has been reliable for me. Can I know the reliability issues that you have heard of? It's quite a straighforward movement so I wouldn't... 

Apparently, a large proportion of Georg sold in my part of the world had to be returned to Lang & Heyne. I cannot recall what the issue was but no one likes returning a new watch to the manufacturer and for this not to be an isolated incident was inde... 

Such a lovely watch!

I shall contact our fellow purist for more information. It is indeed a breathtaking movement although the case is a little on the large side for me.

the lubricants were leaking into the wheels. This did not occur when the watches were new but after two weeks of the mechanism running. And it happened in three different Georg watches!

So I am sure Marco Lang has corrected this issue by now because the last thing any brand, particularly small independents, want and need is for a watch to be returned to them during the warranty period. I once asked Kari Voutilainen what was his biggest n... 

but apparently on at least three Georg watches, the lubricants were leaking out into the wheels. This happened not when the watches were new but after two weeks of ownership.

I am using my Friedrich III for almost 2 years. I had no issue about it. I can say that I use it every ten days in average. What I saw is, it was going +15 seconds in the first day after long pause of using, then I corrected it and the next day it was 11 ...  

as your reply came as I was trying on the watch at the AD. You have no idea how important your reply was in my making my mind up which I did!!!! Thank you Kerem!

Very glad that if my comments helped. I am using it with a great joy and I wish you the same. Mine is steel too and If you check pictures that I sent, you will see some changes like the color of hands. Also I asked for some engravings in movement and on t... 

Very nice. What number is yours incidentally?

Marco told that it is empty and I took it. But in reality mine is the 27th Friedrich III produced as per Marco Lang's records. Marco also told that some customers asked for numbers starting with 4 and 8 as well. So the numbers on the dial can be owners ow... 

when I was first interested in the brand, Marco had reserved number 7 for me but I did not proceed with the purchase. At that time, the dial of the Friedrich III were still made in enamel. For me timing is everything so now seemed like the right time to a... 

In RG with a black dial. I bought it just this year May. Two months ago, it developed a winding problem. So I sent it back to Germany for service. The watch should be returned back to me next month. Let's ee how it goes. Mechanical timepieces are, from ti... 

I sure hope mine will not develop a winding problem or any problem for that matter! Yes I did say 'mine'!!! Do let me know when your watch returns if is is ok. Although mechanical and hand made watches can develop problems, I prefer brands that have minim... 

The lugs, not so much. Which was why I eventually sold my Fr. III. However, the movement was a work of art and I had no issues with any aspect of it.

You sold yours?? Hmmm, I hope I will keep mine for a very long time. I have had to cancel an order for a Patek to finance this purchase!! The drawback of being in retirement

Or the Georg? What metal, if the former?

which as you can see fits my wrist well. It has rose gold hands which I think contrasts well with the dial. The Georg is too large for me.

Today's extravagance and a very big thank you to all of you who have helped me take the plunge!! looks great even upside down!! ...  

I did think the Georg would be too big in your thinking. I was surprised you were considering it. The FIII is the perfect L&H-I just wish it had regular lugs.

but I am quite happy with my 3 lugs watch. No I was not considering the Georg but was just concerned over the reliability of Lang & Heyne in general. I know their customer service is first class but I prefer not to have to find that out too soon!!

Many congrats and wear it in good health. Best, Thomas

I think the curved lugs helped because usually, I would find a 39.2mm watch a tad too large.

wear in good health.

I certainly will and will try to keep in mint condition for as long as possible!!

Beautiful L&H 👌🏻😘. Please post some great pics when you can . Never had the pleasure to strap one on the wrist . Need to try one soon . Wear it in best of health .

and you can try mine on!! Thank you my friend! It is one of the best watches I have ever bought in terms of dial beauty and movement finishing and that is saying quite a lot!

Enjoy it my friend . Have a great weekend

Seldom have I owned a watch that I have been so reluctant to remove from my wrist! ...  

Cant wait to see it in person my friend 🙏🏻

If you are going to Salon QP in November, you can see one as Marco Lang normally exhibits there. If not, see you at the SIHH!!!

.... that looks as it would have been made just for your wrist.... It’s completely clear to me why you can’t take it off. So: Don’t do it!! 😊 Best, Thomas

but I know the longer I keep wearing only the Friedrich III, the question of why I need more than one watch will crop up! Such is the allure of this masterpiece

although I am still flashed and fully satisfied by my new acquisition (IWC MR in Platinum) I am more and more fascinated by and driven to the brand Lang

is missing? Will have to write it again.

Dear sham1, although I am still flashed and fully satisfied by my new acquisition (IWC MR in Platinum) I am more and more fascinated by and driven to the brand Lang & Heyne, especially to the models Friedrich III., Konrad (my favorite one on WG with ename... 

After owning the Friedrich III for exactly 16 months today, it remains one of my favourite watches. I think it has enjoyed no less than 50% of wrist time in the last 16 months. The watch has been reliable and has shown even greater accuracy than what Marc... 

Very glad to hear it's intact, what a nightmare scenario!

It was a stranger, someone who I had just been introduced to at a watch event who wanted to have a closer look at the watch. I did text him later that night in jest to say the watch had stopped working and he owed me XXX!!! He did apologise but it was qui... 

Very impressive that the Lang held up! Regardless, accidental damage is one of my biggest fears with these more delicate pieces...

I am pretty careful with my timepieces even with the Rolex datejust but I do realise that not everyone is as careful. Some people may accuse me of being a slave to my possessions but they are all the result of one's hard earned money and they do provide s... 

thank you for your detailed answer. Good and reassuring to read. But what a terrible experience! Therefore I very unwillingly let other people try my watches on their wrist or hand them over to them. One time my own AD dropped my Reverso from 1,50m and I ... 

that the quality of watches at Lang & Heyne will remain high. So for me it is just the emotional connection with Marco Lang. You can read a very good article he wrote on sjx watches as to why he left and what he is now up to. On a separate note, accur... 

Accuracy is also very important for me. There were times when I almost “manically” measured the reliability and accuracy of my watches. Especially in the first period after purchase. I have liberated from that ... stressful ... behavior and see it much mo... 

you can't really go wrong with a Lang & Heyne. Not many know much about the brand but fort me personally, they represent the best Germany has to offer followed by Moritz Grossmann. I am however looking forward to the new German brand, Marco Lang!!

My last concern: the service or repairs can also be made from an excellent “normal” watchmaker? What about spare parts if the company for instance goes bankrupt? There are independent watchmakers where this isn’t a problem because damaged parts can be rep... 

Many of us fall in love with the beauty of a watch and conveniently forget to consider the servicing of a watch especially from an independent brand with limited distribution outlets. I too worry and sometimes a simple 3 handed watch makes so much more lo...