A. Lange & Söhne

Actually there is…There is no question I love this brand since 2015. There is no question I dislike the current allocation policy or whatever it is happening. This is no question I may already be blacklisted lol…for buying boutique only piece or limited e...  

(PS Major kudos on setting up that amazing pic.)

I make sure every one of them get the same love and attention. Thanks for the nice comments.

I couldn’t see past the excellence of the collection, but that is an impressive setting of time across them all! 👌🏽

either a perpetuel piece, or wait to see what may come out next.🤔

Unfortunately what comes next will still be the same issue with allocation.

Function wise, power reserve is also available on Lange 1?

You obviously have some strong feelings for the 1815 family. The one I saw missing and you will probably have no challenges acquiring would be the 1815 Up/Down, which is an ageless, classic beauty IMHO!

I will keep that in mind.

is my vote

But if you don’t already own a honey gold reference, I highly recommend considering one. The slightly pale gold metal is so uniquely Lange. And btw, huge congrats on a stellar collection! Here are my three. The Langematik Anniversary is definitely my favo...  

I do love that HG Moonphase but train left. The Anniversary is very challenging to find a good condition sample and the ask is also very high. You’re thinking of the 1815 boutique chrono? May I know why?

To answer your question: I’ve been lightening up on chronographs and gravitating towards simpler dials and thinner cases.

Embarrassed to say…but you’re right a PLM might also be very nice add. Thanks for your answer.

Those days one can get such limited editions with no prior purchases.

This one would fit nicely. ...  

I actually like the Pt version and has been looking…haven’t found a nice, complete sample yet. Thank you for the recommendation.

My time is over but I think I’ll be fine. Congrats in advance.

I have bad news for you though - you might have to go for that datograph perpetual tourbillon, especially if you can find the white gold ... Or the 1815 rattrapante perpetual. You can "complete" the Lange 1 look with the perpetual, but somehow it seems to... 

Oh boy…now I have to start preparing my will 😭😜😂

Amazing grouping! Sad to see the changes at the brand.

Thank you for the input,

Which is why I got the 1815 Chrono and ZW date

The up down fixes that but changes the dial. The larger diameter may even out the watch?

No further questions… 😂

I’ve always admired your posts and passion. This is such a wonderful and colorful assembly of lovely pieces. I think your thinking re the dato perpetual tourbillon is awesome as others mentioned a PLM to mix it up or sax-o-mat would pretty much complete i... 

I’m honored and happy to hear my posts add some value. The watches you mentioned are definitely on my radar especially the Langematik Perpetual Calendars and I missed the opportunity to get the HG and the Dato Lumen back in the days when I still have acce... 

It definitely becomes exhausting. Its a strange world where a customer has to hope for the ‘honor and privilege’ of spending their hard earned cash… I have become blasé about it all and don’t care for waiting, asking, bundling, and playing games: if its n... 

Would add something new visually and relate to the Zeitwerk in terms of complication.

And then I thought the Homage to Walter Lange has some sort of similar function too. I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the input.

The rectangular one. A caberet with big date.

I’m more of a round watch person so my one and only rectangular watch is this. I don’t wear it as much as the others. Thanks for chiming in. ...  

Extremely beautiful piece. I recalled walking past rolex boutiques in the early 2010’s and seeing this beauty on display.

A datograph you need 😉

would fit very well in that box! Totally different beast imho

I may not have the wrist to pull that one off…heavyweights 😜💪🏻

You could go crazy and add a minute repeater or a handwerkskunst piece, or maybe a rattrappante, double split or triple split

I will try to get one that I can wear comfortably. I can’t handle too thick or heavy watches.

All kind of metal, all lines covered, bravo. No tourbillon yet, no PLM and the sax-0-mat movement is missing. So a Langematik PC (RG or WG blue dial or black dial), a Lange 1 PC tourbillon would be a nice choice, Datograph PC tourbillon, or for the long h... 

You’re spot on for the recommendations but unfortunately those new Langematik PC are extremely limited and all sold out, maybe not to me lol…because reserved for new clients. I’ll have to hunt and I agree it is fun finding the right one, especially my RL ... 

Probably not the most popular opinion/recommandation, my dear Raymond, but I wouldn't add any Lange & Söhne timepiece. In stead I'd focus on other offerings from less arrogant brands. And maybe find a 11 piece box ;-) Regards, George

I can close the box actually because I have another German brand so this box of German made is complete. Thanks George for your input. ...  

I opted for this, Along with my 1815 chrono. Now I only have to wait two years for delivery!😜 Or you can inquire about this one, But the Langematic perpetual in PT is also a great option... ...  

As for the Luna, you know those 20pcs were all sold out my friend, don’t tease me….you go take the plunge first 😂😜 I like the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon but it’s quite heavy too…and thick at 15.3mm

You’re right this monsters are quite thick, and heavy, but when on the wrist, the satisfaction is unbelievable. As for the allocation, I went to the Boutique about five times, showed my two pieces and since then I’m in, now only if money would be an optio...  

Now they see you as new darling with potential 👍🏻💪🏻 For me, I think my chances are going to be different. I had asked for some of those pieces you show there and all told sold out. It’s ok, if they feel like saving the “goodies” for new clients, so be it.... 

I’m getting very close to the end of the road as far as collecting is concerned(okay, maybe not with Rolex). To many watches not enough hands...🥂

This is for the successful 30s and 40s I’m also close to the end and like yourself, maybe only Rolex and Omega still loves me. Enjoy!

I love your collection. The 1815 Chrono boutique would be my '1 watch only' watch. It has everything I need in life! However, it does seem strange looking at 11 beautiful Langes, and not seeing a Dato there. For me, the Dato is Lange. The flagship. The pi... 

I’m super tempted on a DPT to complete the range. The reason I chose the 1815 Chrono is the wearability and movement is same as Datograph. Looks like I need some more donations 😂

Looking forward to the unveiling! The salmon DPT is also acceptable

I think that piece is crazy underrated.

Thanks for the suggestion 🙏🏻

I’m afraid the new releases are not available to me, gave up asking.

With 4 1815s, maybe I’ll take a Tourbillon from another family model but I agree, a PLM or Tourbillon or Perpetual will complete my box.

I concur with the idea of a Perpetual Calendar... Or maybe a ZW Decimal Strike if you can find one. And you can't buy any new pieces or just no limited edition pieces?

There aren’t many new releases in recent years that are not limited, right 😅? Only this year’s Grand Lange 1 and last year’s Lange 1 RG PC are not limited but I don’t get why I’m not able to get any nowadays. Like I said, I’m pissed and I’m done. ... 

I understand the frustration, for sure! Now, on to your question... The printing and moonphase on the Dato Perpetual are too small for my taste, and the dial too cluttered. That experience doesn't improve with age As others have said, an original Dato wou... 

I’m still puzzled and wondered what did I do wrong till this day? The fact that I’ve seen pieces that I want, told no or sold out but allocated to new(er) clients and bundling for me but not some are the final straw. I told many I have only myself to blam... 

You're certainly famous and influential here! A friend (who may be reading this now) ordered a platinum 1815 RPC many months ago and is hoping to get it soon. Hopefully he'll post his thoughts on it here when that happens. I wonder if both the Anniversary... 

Can you guess it? All the best.

I chose the newer 1815 chrono for the same movement, longer and preferred power reserve plus easier to my wrist when wearing. I hear you though, appreciate the input.

I was thinking about a Lange 1. I mean, just a simple Lange 1 with no complications. Maybe even an early example if pre owned is your thing..

The earlier Lange 1 are now getting a lot of attentions, maybe only 101.022 is still reachable but Darth, Stealth’s train left.

How about the Richard Lange Minute Repeater?

For any options, I’m thinking preloved market.

I've come close on a number of occasions to pulling the trigger on that one myself....

I think a Pt version will be great too. Thanks my friend.

Amazing collection. Only one chrono though and I think a Pt Dato (I prefer the first generation version) would nicely complement what you have now. On the other hand, I agree that no collection of this level is complete without a model with a Langematik m... 

I was debating where to put the empty slot because the Saxonia Thin used to be there but I moved it down since the row represents each family. Maybe you’re right my mind subconsciously thinking a L1 PC and I agree with all your points. Thanks for your kin... 

Lange 1 QP would fill out the middle Lange 1 row nicely and add the perpetual calendar complication. Or tourbillon L1 QP! OG dato platinum or of course the Dato perpetual tourbillon. Even the OG zeitwerk in white gold would be nice.

Too many great choice but I think it’s becoming quite clear. Thanks my friend, love your collection too, all very nice ones 💪🏻

Or the Richard Lange PLM Tourbillon to have it all💪🏻

As a total outsider, looking at all these beauties, I’ll go for a model from the Cabaret line, as its case is totally different from what you already got while having a lot of charm and class. Congratulations on these 11 soon to be 12 remarkable pieces of... 

The cabaret line does have a lot of character…although I’m a fan of round cases, who knows if I see one, it might work. Happy Sunday to you too.

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You got allocated to this? Congratulations!

Being a “smaller customer” is pretty posting this pic of a box with only 1 slot to fill is hurting your cause? 😂 Can’t you tell them you want to buy like 3-4 more watches and get in their good graces 😀

It has become very “competitive” and I cannot play with their selective, bundling game. You know what I mean…I’m sure JG told you his story and why he’s pissed 🤫🫠

Just teasing you. But it is ridiculous that your historical purchases are not properly “counted.”

Very happy to have it. Then again, I was denied some further models I wanted (in particular the ZW Honey Gold Lumen).

Many of us were ”suggested” to buy a grand complication like 1915 Tourbillon like level in order to get a HG ZW Lumen 😅