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I have followed Lang & Heyne with interest for some time on this forum.  But it wasn't until the other day that I actually saw some of their pieces "in the metal."  I was really blown away by the quality, style and overall feel of these watches.  I haven't seen anything else like it out there--a "timeless timepiece" seems appropriate and is what comes to mind. 

I currently own or have owned watches from Glashutte, F.P. Journe and Lange & Sohne, but nothing yet from Lang & Heyne.  I am curious to know if any of you own any of these watches and, if so, how has your experience been?  The price is quite high and, while I am willing to pay more for the personal craftsmanship these watches seem to symbolize, I don't like to buy watches to put them in the safe; my view is that they should be worn.  Are these pieces generally fit/reliable for daily office wear?  This is a relatively small company, so any views or comments would be most appreciated.

Finally, as it relates to the Albert of Saxony, is the movement made in-house or is it mostly Unitas based?

Thanks in advance for any of your valuable insight.

 

 

I have no wearing experience, so I can't help you there.
But as to the movements, it is true that the first movements were modified Unitas movements. In the mean time Marco has been making more and more of the pieces himself as for his use many of the ETA parts are not up to snuff.  I do not know exactly what part if any of the center chrono movement of the Albert of Saxony is not from Marco.  But just take a good look at the movement, below are links to my Basel reports with Marcos watches.  You can see why I claim that this is one of the most spectacular movements that I know.  The openess and depth along with the contrast of the steel springs and levers with the frosted gold plate and bridges is real poetry.  IMHO I wouldn't care if some parts are shared with another movement.
Highly desirable.
Don

Basel 2010- Lang & Heyne
Basel 2009- Lang & Heyne
Basel 2008 - Lang & Heyne

I own a King Johann, and its a very impressive, beautiful watch. In fact, I have a number of watches made by the names you mention, all of which are quite nice, and I have to say that the only one I wear that consistently elicits "oohs" and "aaahs" from folks who see it on my wrist is the Lang & Heyne. Its just impressive to look at it. The watch has heft without being a brick. It has held up well and still looks brand new after a couple years of regular wear. The dial and the movement are each finished gorgeously. The wind feel is one of the best I've experienced -- just right.

Marco is a young, nice guy and gets personally involved with his clients if necessary.

I would not hesitate to commend this brand to you, based on my experience.

ww

and do you think that piece is suitable For daily/office wear?

Best,

Horo

on display including the King Johann, Moritz of Saxony and Konrad.  In terms of size and feel, they were fine, in my view, for office wear.  Yes, the King Johann and Moritz are somewhat large, but for my personal taste I did not find them oversized.  My question about daily wear was related more to durability of daily wear (again, in an office environment) than size. 

Thanks very much to Don and wwinkel for your responses--very informative and useful.  Any further input from all would be welcome and appreciated.