sorry, mine is a buckle with thorn - a bit topheavy but with a snug fit [nt]

Jan 07, 2018,11:59 AM
 

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Double Split - owners insights welcomed.

 
 By: russell996 : January 7th, 2018-11:07
I’m looking to add a pt Double Split to my collection. It will be my first A. Lange & Söhne. It is very difficult to see the piece in the UK so unfortunately it might have to be a blind purchase. I have looked at and tried on a number of other large Lange... 

It is a brilliant piece and the movement is even more mesmerizing then the Dato, BUT it is huge on the wrist, very high up and dominant.

 
 By: Maltie : January 7th, 2018-11:30
I ordered one in 2012 blind but when it arrived I declined the watch in Pt moreover because my fragile 16.5 wrist just couldn’t take it, and until today the watch has been on my mind, but what you can’t wear you shouldn’t buy. But if your wrist can take i... 

No direct experience with the watch, but wow is it a stunner.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : January 7th, 2018-11:38
From what I have read, and it seems you have read similar, many people recommend the PT deployant to 'balance the weight' as you said. Otherwise it seems to suffer from an exaggerated level of top heaviness on the wrist (similar to the OG Dato, but less s... 

Excellent advice.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 7th, 2018-13:16
It's magnificent; and it's huge.