A. Lange & Söhne

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That’s very nice of you. Thank you 🙏🏻 and yesterday 😊 ...  

“for a Lange.” Not too big, not too small.

You two must be geniuses, since geniuses think alike!

We are not the first ones here to appreciate this version. I do feel though it wa/is a late bloomer wrt to other Langes. I really love the idea of data hierarchy, having the most important piece of data the most prominent and legible.

Still on my radar

Over the beautiful monochromatic L1 of yours!

My daily beater for so many years 😊 ...  

I prefer the look of a well-worn watch like this. Will you keep it that way, or have it polished when it get serviced? I know what I'd (not) do!

lange & sohne adds material back for the deep scratches so you not really losing metal right?

I thought Lange cases were made by a third party.

They do refurbishing up to factory with laser welding

This has been my experience. If the lugs are overpolished (or perhaps dented and require laser welding), Lange's case refurbishment cannot restore the crispness to the chamfers. The lug chamfers will remain noticeably more rounded than "factory-fresh" lug... 

The only reason to not refurbish the case is if you prefer the look of "your" watch, with all of its little markings. This is my preference. I always write "PLEASE DO NOT POLISH OR TOUCH CASE" when getting watches serviced. Just personal preference of cou... 

I would probably polish with laser welding

Starting to look very “worn out”. Plan to drop off with NY boutique next month. I am dreading the time it’s going to be away because they told me it has to go to Germany

As others said, Lange will laser-weld as needed and make the case look good as new.

But don't get me wrong, I'm far from complaining! Please keep the pictures of this amazing Perpetual coming!

Your Dato QP in the metal!