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Oct 23, 2020,21:50 PM
I got the Cabaret through the Internet, at a reasonable price, after the model was discontinued. It is now wearing a strap made of vintage elephant skin....
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1815 Thin Honeygold "Homage to F. A. Lange"
By: samwan : October 23rd, 2020-20:21
It arrived incredibly quickly. The watch was launched to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the birth of F. A. Lange and was unveiled (along with two other models) at the Watches & Wonders Exhibition in Shanghai from Sep 9 -13. As to be expected, all thre...
Hehe
By: samwan : October 23rd, 2020-20:52
I often wonder how it will all end....
Actually a Zeitwerk
By: samwan : October 23rd, 2020-21:48
I am kicking myself hard for passing over the Zeitwerk HWK eight years ago when it was offered to me after I visited the manufacture ...
It's a lovely, understated watch...
By: mdg : October 23rd, 2020-21:17
...part of me wants to see a seconds hand to give it some 'action.' If I were looking for a watch for my son (I am), this would be in the running. You have an amazing collection, but I am drawn to the the Cabaret : )
Haha
By: samwan : October 23rd, 2020-21:50
I got the Cabaret through the Internet, at a reasonable price, after the model was discontinued. It is now wearing a strap made of vintage elephant skin....
I was about to say the same thing!
By: blau : October 24th, 2020-04:25
Funny that with all those amazing complicated watches, it would be the Cabarat that we both want a closer look at
Congratulations Sam!
By: sham1 : October 23rd, 2020-21:30
I thought these watches would only be delivered in December to mark the 175th anniversary on 7th December. I am pleased to say that I too have ordered one from the Singapore boutique and finally, I am able to own a Sam Wan watch!
LOL so far only two of them were delivered to HK
By: samwan : October 23rd, 2020-21:53
Good for you for ordering one. I heard through the grapevine that Lange has stopped taking orders and will be imposing new conditions for selling the watch. Have you heard the same thing?
To order mine Sam, it was perseverance on my part!
By: sham1 : October 23rd, 2020-22:11
I spoke to the KL boutique (owned by Sincere Watches) and they had an allocation of only one watch! Then I called up the London boutique (owned by Wempe) and their allocation was also poor. I wanted to find a Lange boutique owned by Richemont as I knew th...
LOL [nt]
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-02:57
;) [nt]
By: amanico : October 26th, 2020-11:22
You are too modest Sam!
By: sham1 : October 24th, 2020-02:49
Anyway, you have one of the most amazing collections among us purists so if the Lange 1815 honey gold is good enough for you, it is most reassuring for me!
Not sure about Keith
By: sham1 : October 24th, 2020-02:50
I was offered exceptional service by Mandy.!
New TB?
By: WatchEater : October 23rd, 2020-21:46
Is that the new limited TB on the bottom right too of the second pic?!
You mean the group photo?
By: samwan : October 23rd, 2020-21:59
That is the 1815 Tourbillon Handwerskunst in rose gold, limited to 30 pieces.
Yup
By: WatchEater : October 24th, 2020-00:50
Delicious! All you need now is a flavor of Zeitwerk?
Congrats! I just picked mine up today.
By: DarrenKats : October 23rd, 2020-22:13
Absolutely love it. The honey gold is such a subtle warm color. And the enamel dial is amazing. Perfect dress watch. ...
A very elegant watch. But what a collection !! :)
By: emcquillan : October 23rd, 2020-23:04
I must admit on this 175th anniversary the dial beats out the backside. The enamel and simple dial is close to perfect, and the movement albeit beautiful ... well Lange sets a high bar. Very nice though. Again stunning collection and thank you for sharing...
Impressive collection.
By: aris d : October 23rd, 2020-23:29
It's a pity that Lange doesn't offer the Cabaret. You surely miss a Zeitwerk and the Odysseus. Aris
A timeless beauty.
By: Watchonthewrists : October 24th, 2020-01:38
Huge Congrats on your NWA 🤗. Looks amazing in your stunning collection
Thank you...
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-03:01
In fact, it is one of the more modest ones in the group
Many congratulations dear Sam!
By: Seeks : October 24th, 2020-02:17
Beautiful watch. 38mm by only 6.3mm thickness. Wonderful ! Enjoy this beauty in great health!
Thanks
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-02:59
The finishing on the movement surpassed my expectations
Beautiful Sam, and amazing company it will keep.
By: Jay (Eire) : October 24th, 2020-04:21
I am without a Lange these days but I have to say this one caught my eye, specifically it was the honey gold. I’ve been on the fence about another honey gold piece for more than a year, then this one comes along too. For now I’ve taken no action, perhaps ...
Beats me
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-05:40
Given that Lange has 20+ boutiques around the world, I believe the trend is to roll out more special editions to capture more handsome gross margins. In other words, there will be less reliance on authorized dealers....
Hehe...
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-07:58
At one point I thought that would be my exit watch
This gives me an idea...
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-09:18
One day I may create posts showing my timepieces by brand. At this moment, the Pateks slightly edge out the Lange's.
Another amazing addition Sam...
By: holdemchamp1225 : October 24th, 2020-09:06
Have to compliment you on the incredible Lange collection. Love the RL Pour le Merite models and of course the Datograph. Don't see a Zeitwerk anywhere so maybe that is something to add in the future 🤔 😉. Regardless, we'll done sir and again compliments f...
Yes, the PLM and the fusee chain
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-09:23
Is indeed one of a kind. The Datograph is a Lumen and as for the Zeitwerk, I somehow foolishly passed over the HWK edition several years ago....
Yes I saw, I have the same RL PLM 😉😁...
By: holdemchamp1225 : October 24th, 2020-09:34
Did not know the Datograph was a lumen, even more special 👍 As for the HKG Zetiwerk, maybe you can still get one if one ever becomes available from a collector or you could just get a standard Zeitwerk as I love mine. Maybe even go for a Zeitwerk Striking...
I actually owned the white gold Zeitwerk temporarily
By: samwan : October 25th, 2020-08:56
A few years back, through a telephone bid, I successfully placed the winning bid for the watch at a good price (around USD 50,000 including commission) in an auction. Later, when we compared notes, I discovered I was bidding against a good friend of mine....
Congrats!
By: patrick_y : October 24th, 2020-13:52
I'm embarrassed to admit that I unfortunately recognize all the Langes. Does that mean I should be locked up in a mental hospital?
LOL
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-17:01
Yes, we both should be...
I saw a movie called "Quartet"
By: patrick_y : October 25th, 2020-15:16
I saw a movie called "Quartet" directed by Dustin Hoffman and made in 2012. It's about a bunch of musicians, opera singers, and performers who all live in a retirement house together. I was thinking one day, maybe they will have a retirement house for peo...
LOL Patrick
By: samwan : October 25th, 2020-17:02
I have that movie in DVD....I collect DVDs, Blu-ray's as well as watches...
Congratulations
By: russell996 : October 24th, 2020-15:41
Stunning piece and an amazing collection 👍
Haha...thanks
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-17:10
At this rate I may soon need a third box for my Lange's
Thank you for the support
By: samwan : October 24th, 2020-17:08
Another time only watch is incoming....one with a rather special movement
Your Lange collection is a marvel!
By: Obeezy : October 25th, 2020-18:53
That Handerwerskunst is surely something! Had the opportunity to purchase one and passed. Long story! You need the Zeitwerk though. The rest of your collection is great too! I remember your thematic post a while back.