Reflections on Lange 1

Hi Lange fans,
Well, along with the tiny flaw on my Lange 1 that was fixed in the most timely manner, Alkis also installed a reflective crystal on the watch...
I am a big fan of the dynamic nature of lighting conditions' effects on a watch dial (think Rolex, certainly) and so I asked the good Alkis to do this for me.

The non-reflective L1 black dial is exquisite, and emphasizes the astonishing detail that Lange is renowned for. However, I really am 'turned on' by the 'glare' and 'haze' of a reflective crystal. (CHEAP DATE!

Here's some amateur attempts to convey the way reflections appear on the black L1.

These pics express some of the effect of a reflective crystal, but what I would say in words is that it gives a more unpredictable, less always-pure-black-dial effect.... more to come.....

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Of course, Mostel

By: amanico : June 21st, 2008-22:27

You can play with the lights, shadows, etc, with a reflecting glass. But, and this is just a question, my friend, don't you touch to one of the characteristic of the watch? Well, this is not a problem, as you always can change it for the original watch......

But I have the perfect answer, Amanico.

By: Mostel : June 22nd, 2008-09:14

The Lange 1, when introduced, was originally equipped with reflective glass--and was later modified by Lange to anti-reflective. (So I am told... I'll ask Alkis to verify.) But even if this were nor the case--er--crystal--I would still not feel that I was...

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