A. Lange & Söhne

Guten tag fellows! It's been a great Friday for me as I welcomed the King and Queen back to my humble home. Here's the day! Riding on the taxi on the way to my AD! Free champagne, again! VIP reserved table Ms Fujimoto setting up the lights Here we go! Wha...  

Dear Stephen, Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Traumuhr ! It is an amazing watch, wear it in gest health.... stere

Glad you enjoyed it! I know I sure will wear it well! Danke! Stephen

Ich liebe Lange, Ich liebe grossDeutschland. Nobody makes so stunning wathes than Lange.

Gracias! Stephen

Stephen, major congrats on scoring the first RL PLM off the fabled factories of ALS. This piece is indeed a beauty. Thanks for taking us along on this journey. I also love the Soiree you got for you mum. What were the other colors you got for her if you f... 

The 1st piece I got for mom was the WG little Lange 1 Soiree with black MOP dial, which I unfortunately have not photos of. The 2nd piece was this, Which was the Soiree from last year, and the 3rd was what I got today! The Little Lange 1 Soiree moonphase!...  

I, too, picked up mine at the Boutique. No, not that model and not much to show here now, though. I may not have time to meet up this time, but I will keep in touch! Best, Ken

No worries, I know you are here on very tight schedule, just contact me when you can alright? Take cares Stephen

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Why don't you fly over to Tokyo for some midnight steak and champagne?! LoL! Cheers Stephen

Stephen: Your offer of steak in Tokyo is very tempting. But my wife and I are off to Capri, Italy for 10 days of relaxation on Wednesday. And wouldn't you know it? According to the Lange site, there is an AD right near my hotel! Do I follow trouble or doe... 

Great to hear you are taking time off! Lol, well just have a visit to that AD, and have a browse, and be reminder of the perfection that lies in each Lange timepiece. I will be enjoying my PLM for sure in the weeks to come! And beyond! I know that #7 hold... 

I asked if the King was the Turbograph because I mistaken the Platinum Richard Lange you post below as the RL PLM. They both look pretty similar, that's why. Simply wonderful and hope you enjoy them with the best of health *CL

They may look similar, but are highly different, in terms of movement and such. In the coming weeks I hope to do a comparison of them both, and will update the forum on the results. This watch is stunning my friend, i know i own it, but i'm just dying to ... 

I totally believe in it. So sublime and so powerful. The best time only piece in my mind, honestly. *CL

But nothing i believe can and will ever surpass it in terms of time management! Cheers Stephen

"A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread-and Thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness- O, Wilderness were Paradise enow!" -- Omar Khayyam Fine, but I would settle for the Langes, with the PLM on your own special strap at some... 

Paradise in the form of a Platinum timepiece from Lange is magnificant. Tschuss & dANKE! Stephen

You've had a magical last couple days. Truly spectacular timepieces. Enjoy in the best of health! Regards, Jason

I sure will! Stephen

and enjoy them Truly wonderful pieces A great start for your weekend Cheers

Cheers Stephen

OUT OF THIS WORLD! Major congrats and for the lovely piece to your Mum.She should be very proud of you. Hats off to that wonderful, mysterious strap maker of yours with quality and workmanship befitting the King! cheers fernando

I hope my mom is happy, i try to be a better son to her everyday! Thanks for the comments on the strap, i'm sure you'll love it even more if you see and feel it in reality! Cheers Stephen

Wow... enamel dial is understated yet greatly bold, and entire work is truely superb. Movement / finishing is simply the best. So orginal... so perfect. Absoluely stunning. Dee Jai Duay Jing Jing Krab. Enjoy your weekend. Rainy season has come to BKK, and... 

Glad you enjoyed it! I can tell you i'm NOT going to sleep tonight, just staring at that hand made dial through the loupe! Cheers Stephen Enjoy your weekend too!

So I noticed your initial ST on the balance bridge. It is so cool... Very nicely done by the Master Engraver. I bet you can spend hour and hour just gazing at it and proudly smile. Enjoy! It's cloudy and rainy here in Bangkok, but I'm sure this weekend in... 

Yes, it is a beauty, and because it is camouflaged with the surrounding floral patterns, it's very discreet. I even asked Ms Fujimoto to try to spot it but she coulnd't even see it! So the test works even in reality! Tokyo is having weird weather recently... 

Very discerning taste I must say. Your mother must be thrilled as well!

I can only hope so that she loves this one! Cheers Stephen

OMG wicked cool. A simply stunningly beautiful watch with a movement to die for. Thank you for the pics and wear it in the best of health.

I don't want to be the one boasting, but IT IS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! Wish i had you all here with me to celebrate with champagne and caviar! What a piece this is to celebrate with! The movement, i cant say in tongues! Thank you for the wishes! Stephen

Astounding on so many levels. Now hit the gym Stephen, because the lady's piece fits your wrist much better, and we can't have that! LOL, enjoy that incredible watch. This message has been edited by MichaelC on 2009-07-31 09:22:46

wELL, that would be gone soon, onto a more important's Ladies wrist, the wrist of the woman who brought me into this world, my mom! Sure you would approve of that! The PLM is my WOTY for an eternity Michael, for NOTHING could beat this, not for more or le... 

Hey fellow Lange PuristS! Thanks for all the congratulatory messages! Much appreciated! Like i said, wish everyone was here so we could all go out for a Friday night's worth of Champagne and Caviar! & the party would last from now till Sunday evening! Her...  

the finish is really incredible, you have great taste my friend Wear her in health S

LoL, and i think i said this b4, it's a he! haha Cheers Stephen

The pics took my breadth away. I am speechless. Stunned! The PLM is easily the Watch of the Year, and unless we see something more spectacular, perhaps even the Watch of the Decade. Thanks for sharing your journey to the watch. A big congrats! You must we... 

Sorry the timings were off though, as you know when i 1st collect a watch, i never ever touch the crown. It's into it's 1st wind right now, 2 more to go before i can strap it on! The pain, the agony! But, I AM A PERFECTIONIST, SO NO COMPROMISE, NOT especi... 

LOL... you're a true perfectionist. I can't wait for the result of your watch accuracy test on this one. By the way, what's that grayish thing that Kosugi san was holding on his right hand when he's changing the strap? Warm regards, iAn

I'm catching a +1 sec in 12 hours right now, which is NOT a good thing for me, LoL! i KNOW I'M too strict, but hey it wouldn't be fun right if you ain't a perfectionist who is totemo urusai! The bulb looking thing you referring to? That is an air blower, ... 

But +1 over 12 hours is good. But I totally understand your expectations. I'd have the same expectations too if I blew so much money on a watch! That's the first time I'm seeing the blower thingy. If AD's here were more professional. I have had several st... 

Like Duh! Yea will reveal the results once testing is over. I expect to wear my RL PLM by Thursday, the 1815 probably later next weekend, and mom's soiree will be done in like 2 weeks time, because it's PR is hell long. LoL, GUESS someone isn't sleeping y... 

Stephen, Your post has moved me to the point that I had to join the forum just to respond!! All too often do I witness the marriage of wherewithall and bad taste (IMHO) - a terrible and unjust combination But of course taste is personal and personally I l... 

Always a pleasure to welcome a new member in our " small " Community! Don't be shy, we all have weird tastes! Looing forward to hear more from you, Best! Nicolas

Thanks for sharing the photos of you picking up such a nice watch. Look forward to hearing about your owner's experience. Stefano

Grazie as always! Stephen

You dreamt about it, and you did it! Awesome catch... And even the number is excellent. Huge congrats on this latest catch. Enjoy it...Admire it, Feel it, Live with it, Love it.... Best, Nicolas

J'taime cest Montre! Stephen

Congrats Stephen. Hope mine will come soon.

This piece, you won't regret ever! Cheers Stephen

Congrats on both watches. May both you and your mother wear them in the best of health!

I'm sure we will! Stephen

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It could not have come to someone appreciating it more. Many thanks for being taken along for the ride, best Andreas

You're most welcome! Stephen

Hello Stephen, I´d just like to join in with all those who said thanks for your luxuriously pictured post! This way, this marvellous watch, which will be an extremely rare bird to spot in "real life", could be treasured by all of us! Alles Gute und viel F... 

Glad you enjoyed the photos! Cheers and have a great weekend! Stephen

Congratulations on your new watch. I agree it is such a perfect watch to own but there will only be 50 owners. You are the lucky one. Wear it in good health. Regards Ling

Thanks, you'r one of the 1st to know that time when i ordered this baby, and now you'V come to see me collecting it! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the kind words, Stephen

baru baca post ini...wow....Selamat ya, when will u bring to Jkt/Sin to show us ...LOL

Heheh Cheers Stephen

You are a True Purists! Enjoy and Best Wishes again! sh

Glad you liked it! Stephen

Stephen, Congratulations on such a milestone! You are one of the lucky few, and I cannot but say thanks for having us taken along with you since the moment you were considering jumping on it or not. After the pics and ceremony, I am glad you did! I wish y... 

It is indeed a stupendous watch, and right now i'V just wound it till the max for the 1st time, and seeing the chain pay out is simply awesomE! I'm glad to hear from you again after so long, trust things are well there? LoL, There wasn'T any celebration, ... 

A world GTG can be arranged. I am sure it would be a great event! As for things down here, yes, all things are well, thank you for asking. Read you soon, and please keep us posted on when you intend to offer your mom her present. On my side, I'm headed ba... 

Seeing the number of nationalities we have here! I'm glad to hear your side is well. My business end isnt doing too well, thanks all in part to this bastard economy! I'll probably give it to mom over a quiet mother and son dinner, as it's past her birthda... 

I raise my flute of champagne to you Stephen; congratulations upon your acquisition of your new Richard Lange Pour le Mérite in platinum. I believe these are the first photos of a non-prototype Richard Lange Pour le Mérite I've ever seen. The final produc... 

Firstly, thank you for the very many kind words! It's been a long journey indeed, beginning last November when I 1st came to the knowledge of it's existence. From the moment I laid eyes on it, even on paper, I knew THIS WAS ONE FOR ME. If i only ever got ... 

Congratulations, Stephen. That really is an awesome watch. You are very fortunate to be able to own such perfection.

It is indeed perfection! Cheers Stephen

On your new timepiecs, I have lost count how many Lange & Sohne you now have? If my memory serves me correctly, you are now awaiting the safe arrival of your Zeitwerk? I shall follow your test reports on this beautiful timepiece with much interest.

I always appreciate your comments very much! LoL, I humbly own only 4 Langes my friend. You are correct, I am indeed awaiting my Zeitwerk at the present. Thank you, and I will post my results when they emerge. Cheers Stephen

It's a most beautiful piece. The staff at Ishida really know how to see you out the door. Just awesome. Wear it in the best of health.

Indeed, their service is IMHO the best of any watch shops in the whole world, which is why i mainly buy only from them! Cheers Stephen

You are a very lucky man! - SJX

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I am thinking to get hold of one, but seem like not a very good chance! Cheers! Nien

Have you tried the Lange boutique in Shanghai? Hopefully they can get you yours! Stephen

Anda adalah satu lucky dude and one with taste pesolek! Wonderful writeup, always a pleasure to rejoice with a fellow purist on such journey! You made my day! Wear it in good heath my friend! Mech.

Btw, since you know my bahasa isnt that good, may i ask what does pesolek mean? LoL Cheers, glad you enjoyed the writeup! Stephen

Actually it's safe to assume my behasa is worse than yours because I'm not even Indonesian and I have no idea what pesolek mean, I simply did a online english to indonesian translation, copied and pasted, all I can assure is the stuff I meant to say were ... 

Ok then! Sure i trust you man! Stephen

like to dress up, I think this is Mech meant Mech you are translating to melayu not bahasa Indo...that may cause problem ...LOL

Makashi John, pantes gw nga begitu ngerti!

Interesting that the (first?) PLM was delivered through your AD and not through the Ginza boutique...nice to see that AL&S supporting their most enthusiastic collectors! Congrats again!

Yes apparently my PLM is the 1st here in Japan, and i heard that the PLM is being manufactured according to the limited number, from bottom up. So my piece is the lowest number, and thus gets completed 1st! Cheers Stephen

Congrats Stephen! So I see you settled for the cursive font for the engraving of your initials, it looks great. Ciao! Lionel

yEA, IT finally came!!!!!!! Yup, the camouflage font as they called it is really great! Even some staff could not catch it out, which is good! Ciao buddy! Stephen

The RL PLM is a fascinating watch, the caliber is beautiful and the chain so thin... I love it ! Thanks for the report ! Fr.Xavier

YOu are most welcome! A bientot Stephen

Your new RL PLM is amazing, but you already know that. I'm very happy for you. I can tell from your posts how passionate you are about Lange and their timepieces, so I know this will be a great year for you! Enjoy your new watches, and wear them in the be... 

I was wondering where my best lady PuristS friend went to! Thanks! I sure had a good day last week in collecting my PLM! It is amazing, yes its cliched but i'll say it again! Lange is indeed the one and only brand for a true perfectionist, and there is de... 

. .. a man with taste. Wear it in good health and shoot more pic for us! Congratulation!!

Will shoot more wrist shots after i start wearing it! Cheers for your kind words! Stephen

Or, as the Germans say, holding my thumbs for you - Stephen! Except that it becomes even MORE difficult to wind a watch while holding one‘s thumbs. This is where the Suspense begins: the PLM against the RL - and some others as well. We want to hear about ... 

"ich drucke Dir die Daumen" which means I press my thumbs for you, as a wish for Good Luck! Amery

Now you know i would never compromise, not especially for a piece such as this! I am doing the 3 times test as per normal, none faster, none slower. I have so far counted 26 winds of the crown. And while letting it wind down, close to the stop point, it h... 

Stephen, I admire your perfection stand so my honest questions, though I've less stringent criteria than yours generally, the dial design is particularly important to me. I was mesmorised by PLM's movement, that's why I have my dato because I like beautif... 

1stly, apologies for the late reply! Didn't see people was still replying to my post this late! For some, such as yourself, I understand that the dial design is paramount. Afterall, even though a movement maybe A+++, isnt it true that the face of the watc... 

I admire your response to this otherwise sensitve question. To me there's no wrong decision when one acquires his beloved pieces, the most important is the 'feel good' feeling when one acquires/wears his. WiSdom is driven by emotion/passion, who can fault... 

And I can see it too that you are a true WIS, and PuristS too in that. Cheers Stephen