Lange movement hierarchy? Which is most coveted or appreciated of the basic L1/GL1?
The original L901 The Grande L095 The L121 upgrade? Rapwatch ...
I have become more partial to the latest iteration perhaps because I own one but I do
Enjoy the uninterrupted nature of the three-quarter plate
+1 - prefer the original because things that I actually see and experience overshadow those that I don't....
To my eye, the original movement is much more aesthetically pleasing. That matters more to me than the knowledge that the newer movement contains technical improvements. Of course, I might feel differently if I actually experienced problems with the origi...
L121 for sure.
The L121 represents Langes coming of age to me. It is when their iconic L1 had its first fully in-house movement from top to bottom fully developed and manufactured in house with a very clear purpose with Lange watchmakers as opposed to using parts from t...
I prefer the first movement
The new one is more cleverly designed but the first one is nicer: I prefer that the regulating organ is located opposite to the crown and not by the crown. The first movement was more balanced and the extra bridges were breaking the uniformity of the 3/4 ...