Questions about Lange Perpetual Calendar

Dec 12, 2019,05:29 AM
 

Good morning Purists,

I am visiting from the Patek forum.  I have owned many Pateks over the years but have decided to try another brand. I love the perpetual calendar complication.  I currently own a Patek 5270R and like it very much.  I would like to acquire a platinum watch now.  I have always admired the Lange movements.  I think they are the best I have ever seen.  So this brings me to my queries.
 Lange has been making the perpetual calendar since 2001. I notice that some of the perpetual calendars have a visible pusher at 10 o’clock and some don’t. Which is more desirable? Why did they omit the pusher? 
Have there been many changes in the perpetual movement in the last 18 years that I should consider prior to purchase?
 For me and my 17cm wrist the size of t38.5 mm PC is perfect.  I also think I will like the mass of platinum on my wrist.  I have not tried it on or seen the watch live. I am sure pictures do not do it justice. 

Thanks very much,
CB

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The pusher

 
 By: watch-er : December 12th, 2019-06:04
advances everything one day/push at a time. It is still on the data perpetual but not on recent Perpetuals. I would think it is better to have that function. I would worry about over using the pusher. Seems easy to break something and maybe why it was rem... 

Thank you. I will be in the hunt soon.

 
 By: Costa (aka Connie) : December 12th, 2019-08:00
Should be interesting.

Dial Variance in Pt Reference

 
 By: colton_d : December 12th, 2019-07:52
To add a variable to your pursuit, I would advise you seek multiple examples in the metal prior to purchasing. There are two distinct eras of dial for the Pt model - one with a matte finish, and one with a decidedly more 'shiny' dial. My preference falls ...  

Thank you so much for the information

 
 By: Costa (aka Connie) : December 12th, 2019-07:58
The movements are truly a piece of art work. I look forward to the chase. It’s a lot of fun and a good learning experience.

The one-touch corrector button...

 
 By: CR : December 12th, 2019-21:06
Hi CB, I've enjoyed the Langematik Perpetual for many years, since shortly after it was introduced. My wrist circumference is 154mm/6". I have a very strong preference for the earlier version with the protruding rectangular "one-push" corrector. That's be...