Comments:
Buy the last of the Zeitwerk or....?
as the current stock of 140.029 and 032 run down before being replaced by a non limited 'base model' based on the upgraded ....
do you think it is worth snagging the last of the 'original' Zetiwerk or holding out?
R
Depends ...
on whether 72 hours PR and quick-set corrector matters to you or not.
Another thing to consider is the aesthetics of the movement layouts, which are significantly different between gen 1 and gen 2 (discussed here: https://www.watchprosite.com/a.-lange-and-s%C3%B6hne/zeitwerk-movement-gen-1-vs-gen-2-aesthetics/10.1453261.13597396/1639865443/)
Gen 2 will also have slightly thinner bezel and lugs (just marginal difference), even though case dia/height remains the same (41.9/12.6 mm)
For me, I always wanted to have gen 1 (140.029), so that's what I ordered recently.
Good luck! 😉
Original for me as well. People always bring up the 72h power reserve but I love winding my watches daily if and when I wear them so the power reserve really doesn't come in play for me. YMMV 🤷♂️
Thanks everyone. Heart says 1st, head says 2nd for me....
I wonder if the outgoing will be more 'collectible'?
Zeitwerk Date?
And why not choose the Zeitwerk Date? It is already on the new “platform” with 72 hours of PR and quick set for both hours and date. Really no need to wait IMHO (unless someone gets an allocation for the Honeygold Lume but that’s another story).