between the two

Oct 08, 2020,10:07 AM
 

DS is the more esthetically pleasing. The edges of the pushers are very smooth and rounded. Roman numerals, like them or not, contribute to this glorious piece. Platinum for me has a comforting feel as well as comfortable when balanced by the strap or bracelet. A touch of elegance - supreme - yes, yes.
But beauty can distract from purpose. The DS as with most chronometers including those up to an hour but  do not let the minutes jump have a limit of 30 minutes. With that in mind we can go slightly beyond - but only slightly! I am easily distracted, so that there may be confusion about timing something for an hour and twenty minutes and an hour and fourty minutes - 1:20 or 1:40? Things "thinks" like that. Of course a totaliser like a Daytona will provide this information on a minisculd dial. But two interconnected time comparisons -- I am still working on that with the Triple Split, trying to control my daily life working solo.
Which I hugely enjoy, just for normal timing operations, including not least the capacity to switch from Gold to Blue depending on the light conditions (readability).
IMPORTANT is that according to the instruction booklet the blue hands are the retropant ones and the gold hands are the chronograph ones. Otherwise it will get confusing about which buttons to push, in which sequence -- and When.
A tip is using the TS in what I call a countdown mode, where you are no longer limited to 30 minutes but to 12 hours - and more!
Kind regards from
The Original ammerix

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 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-09:42
Simply overjoyed to have acquired this piece and still amazed by its complication after all these years. ...  

As you should be [nt]

 
 By: aperna : August 20th, 2020-09:44

Thanks, aperna! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:25

Congratulations!

 
 By: rnaden : August 20th, 2020-09:52
A heavy hitter!

Thanks so much! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:25

Wow congrats!

 
 By: Watchmatician : August 20th, 2020-10:17
Looking forward to more amazing photos of this stunner!

Wow, huge congrats on this marvel [nt]

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : August 20th, 2020-11:03

Thanks Mohannad! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:25

Congrats mj.....

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : August 20th, 2020-11:03
Great minds think alike (more on that later )

Many thanks!

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:26
Like the great minds comment

Thanks FabR! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:26

Thanks Bill! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:27

Congrats buddy

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : August 20th, 2020-12:04
This is the coolest hand arrangement I have ever seen on this piece... or any piece come to think of it. Setting the watch to 6 o’clock actually makes more sense than the 10:08 when you have the rattrapante doing the reverse 10:08 on the Southern Hemisphe... 

Thanks buddy!

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:27
Yes, that's the best position I can find for those hands...LOL..

Thanks TonyR! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:27

Spectacular piece !

 
 By: Mike H : August 20th, 2020-14:40
Huge congrats 🎉🎊🎈🍾 🥂 I believe with such a fantastic piece in your stable we are going to enjoy an non measurable number of stunning macro pics 😉. This is an incredible piece!

Thanks Mike!

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:28
Will share some macros for sure

Agreed! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-15:28

Congratulations, MJ!

 
 By: jleno : August 20th, 2020-18:08
Love the alignment of all the hands in this shot, definitely looking forward to more photos of this one from you!!

Thanks jleno! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-18:22

The DS - a real powerhouse!

 
 By: fernando : August 20th, 2020-18:38
Congrats! The back is just as exciting as the front. ...  

Thanks Fernando!

 
 By: mj23 : August 20th, 2020-18:58
Amazing shot

An absolute masterpiece. It is in good company in your collection.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : August 20th, 2020-19:16
Wear it in the best of health, friend.

Wow huge Congrats my friend

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : August 21st, 2020-04:56
Thats one amazing and very beautiful ALS . Love it 😍

Aaah ... here is the post of your new DS!😀 My tip: play the "double ten" with it.

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : August 22nd, 2020-04:34
Have overlooked it. An engenious, must have piece from Lange. There is a "special way" to use it. I call it the "the double ten": Let it run, press at ten. This is now your your reference time. The watch is still running with one hand. Press flyback at fo... 

Thanks.

 
 By: mj23 : August 22nd, 2020-06:00
Looks a bit complicated. Not quite able to follow 😅

My dear Count your explanation benumbs me.

 
 By: ammerix1 : September 26th, 2020-16:08
A practical example from you would be more than welcome. I happen to be wearing my DS right now, using all of its functions on an unregular but often daily basis. Such things like taking 4 different eyedrops totaling 11 times per day with 15 minutes delay... 

Hello my dear ammerix! Long time no see ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : September 27th, 2020-08:25
Good to hear that you are using your DS still in a daily basis and make sie of it. Regarding the comment about the new TS being unnecessary: only a person who has no idea or imagination for a practical use for a TS can think so. I am sure you will use and... 

between the two

 
 By: ammerix1 : October 8th, 2020-10:07
DS is the more esthetically pleasing. The edges of the pushers are very smooth and rounded. Roman numerals, like them or not, contribute to this glorious piece. Platinum for me has a comforting feel as well as comfortable when balanced by the strap or bra... 

I agree: easthetically the DS is winning

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : October 8th, 2020-12:13
I can also imagine that knowing each hand can be quite tricky with such complex watches 😀. Good to see that you are already on the job to explore your fantastic Tripple Split.

Trying to upload pictures - first time in twenty years!

 
 By: ammerix1 : September 30th, 2020-08:29
These were snapped by a friend who accompanied me to the AD. Main point of interest is the Double Split - side by side, back and front - right next to the Triple Split. Both of them are mine. If this does not work out technically, I will send a PM. ...  

Finally it is there; Big congrats to this catch!

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : September 30th, 2020-08:54
Outstanding piece from Lange. Very happy for you and I know you will use it extensively and with a lot of joy. Keep us informed about handling it and let us know the situations you use this magnificent Tripple Spli! A top collector's item ...

Thanks bro! 🙏 [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 24th, 2020-16:42

Thanks so much! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : August 24th, 2020-16:43

Great Pickup

 
 By: mark1958a : September 6th, 2020-09:24
I love this watch as well and have been very pleased with mine. Congratulations!

Thanks so much [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : September 6th, 2020-10:21

Wow, a masterpiece, big congrats. [nt]

 
 By: ninolitaliano : September 6th, 2020-15:45

Many thanks!! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : September 6th, 2020-18:03

A true icon from the brand

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : September 27th, 2020-08:47
Congrats my friend. Excellent choice