Tim Jackson
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Yes, the dimaond end stone is an aesthetic touch that Marco wanted to use as a nod to traditional high end German watchmaking.
The highest grade Glashutte watchmakers used diamond endstones on their balance wheels in place of rubies as the jeweled bearings to denote the top grade calibers. Marco used fully 58 faceted modern round brilliant cut diamonds set in a gold chaton on top of the balance wheel staff, covering up the shock protector.
A tribute if you will to past masters of Glashutte, albeit purely aesthetic, rather than functional.
Cheers!
Rectangular watches
I’d like to canvass the purists to see if there are any favorites among the crowd. I happen to love shaped cases, although I might be in the minority. One of my favorites has to be the Lang and Heyne Georg, a watch well known to most of you. Any other fav...
Count me in as a fan of rectangular manual winds . . .
. . . with shaped movements. L & H is at the top of the list. [watch credit: Mitch K / photo credit: Dr No] Another that's held an attraction ever since my first viewing: GO Karree 1845 limited editions, ca '03. One of few regrets in collecting over the d...
Not a fan of the lugs...
...and 'Made in Saxony' belongs on the back. Pretty movement though.
Do you feel this way, regarding “Made in Saxony” because...
It already says Dresden on the dial? There is some sort of historical significance to doing this? Or just personal preference aesthetically?
It is given too much importance. It takes up too much space on the dial.
It is peripheral information and is more appropriate on the back.
Nothing will match that L&H.
I’m also digging the Moritz Grossmann Corner Stone Photo credit: ...
They can look beautiful if done right
Like the PP 5124, I love how it curves around your wrist. A bit of cheating but I also love the Moser Swiss Alps, even when I hate the Apple Watch lol.
Ay Ay Ay... Caramba, what a beauty!
Here are some... The natural choice, the Reverso, for sure: But there are some delicious contenders. The Lange Cabaret: Credit picture: GaryG, I think. A superb Tank, belonging to our dear Geo. KV and its Peseux 260: And the Patek 5100, of course! ...
What a Salvo
Totally completely in agreement with your selection of rectangle. Please ada L&H George then I am free.
If I can only live with 2
It will be KV Peseux 260 and PP 5100. Sorry Reverso, you are my best war chest of all but the above two are the utmost death blowing weapon.
This is a gorgeous watch
Part of what attracts me to rectangular watches is their Art Deco look, and this one screams Deco
That L&H is a very nice watch. I love looking at pictures of it. That being said, I do not own any rectangular watch and there‘s none on my wishlist atm. Don‘t know why.
Maybe it‘s just not something I see myself wearing, But maybe I just didn‘t see „my“ rectangular watch yet.
I will add two exotic...
...(And expensive) choices to the list: Roger Smith Kaj Korpela: ...
I completely agree, I also really love unusual case designs!
Here are a few of my fav! While I much prefer a case shaped movement that is in house (like the christopher claret, hautelence, etc...) , there are some really nice watches that either don't have an in house movement that is round but still in a nice case...
I posted these over on the Lange Forum, too...
But here's some shots of my Lange Cabaret LOG version. ...
I have a HUGE weak spot for rectangular watches with shaped movements (and that Lang & Heyne is exquisite).
I'm partial to Reversos and to the Cabaret, too, for its Art Deco-inspired elegance and lovely movement. I also have my sights set on acquiring a GP Vintage 1945 sometime. Even though they use round movements, the curved cases and overall proportions on b...
Your L&H looks fantastic!!
I am thinking about acquiring the RG version with black dial. Here is my rectangular Moser Henry Double Hairspring: Best Thomas ...
The Swiss Alp as well
Would make a lovely addition with its soft curves. The only downgrade that the Swiss Alp has suffered is in the removal of the double hairspring due to cost reasons though the straumann escapement has been retained. A real pity. If they had retained the d...
Straumann Double Hairspring...
AFAIK the idea is to exclude gravitational influences. Two self-compensating and antimagnetic helical springs oscillate against one another. Moser introduced the double hairspring in 2009 in the model Henry. But constructing and regulating the spring turn...
This was a watch I was very close to buying, equally stunning in person.
But alas too big for my wrist. You cannot talk rectangular without Cartier. So many classic pieces.
A fantastic watch... but
The departure of Marco Lang from the company has diminished my enthusiasm for the company, though the watch itself, with its shaped caliber and those lovely bridges, is a brilliant horological creation.
That was also the reason that let me
hesitate last year - the leaving of Marco Lang. But: the construction of the Georg and others and especially the movement remains the same. So what are the disadvantageous points from your point of view? Best Thomas
I struggled with this as well
But after learning more about the company and people behind it (especially Jens Schneider, who is a remarkably brilliant watchmaker), my hesitation abated. Also, I have heard through the collector grapevine that their quality control has improved recently...
A couple of points
1. The Georg pieces from the initial release had some lubricants leaking into the movement and therefore the resultant problems. Several pieces had to go back for fixing this. 2. The departure of Marco Lang was a significant event; and IMHO there would al...
I also heard about the lubricant problem.
I also heard that their quality control has markedly improved recently. The departure of Marco Lang is definitely significant, but the fact is that they are still making wonderful watches. Whether Marco’s departure will have an impact on the longevity of ...
Well, you know my position on this watch, having owned it almost 2 years now...
It is one of my fav. watches I currently own and there is nothing I'd change about it. Marco's design language and horological skill are tops in my book. It's a shame he felt he had to depart the company he founded, but c'est la vie as the expression goes...
Thank you for posting these images, Tim
This one is definitely rising on my short list.
The diamond end stone..
On the huge escapement wheel, is a classic touch. Gleaming steel bridges in a row ; and the frosted plate... The crown guards hugging the bulbous crown and the triple lugs are Marco Lang design originals. A treat for the eye. Not to forget those heat blue...
Yes, the dimaond end stone is an aesthetic touch that Marco wanted to use as a nod to traditional high end German watchmaking.
The highest grade Glashutte watchmakers used diamond endstones on their balance wheels in place of rubies as the jeweled bearings to denote the top grade calibers. Marco used fully 58 faceted modern round brilliant cut diamonds set in a gold chaton on top...