samwan
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Excellent review FX
BTW, as I read the situation, this model is launched in response to popular dealer requests (who are complaining about too many boutique editions over the last few years). This limited edition is available only to the 218 dealers (each gets one piece) and cannot be ordered through ALS boutiques.
The use of silver as opposed to enamel for the dial is justification of the lower price point (about 30% less expensive than the rose gold version).
But I could be wrong with my reading ....
Sam
Hands on review of the Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite in WG (2016)
I must admit I was very surprised to discover a new version, in white gold, of the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite at the end of 2016. I was not expecting it at all because I considered that the platinum and rose gold versions presented in 2009 as final. How...
Your two cons are very important.
No enamel dial is a pain. And anther version kills the exclusivity of the first RL PLM. Two serious issues, for me, at least. Best, Nicolas
Agree that exclusivity and the concept of intrinsic value of the product should always be important factors for Lange to consider. [nt]
Retention of value is definitely a factor to consider at this price point.
Your criticisms, and the criticisms of those above, are legitimate, and noted.
But I would answer that enamel is an expensive luxury and unnecessary-just like a tourbillon is unnecessary. They add to the charm-perhaps the exclusivity-but how many watches have either or both of these features? And we do not complain about their lack....
I totally agree with your cons
This kinda kills the charm of the PLM concept as this opens the door for more and most likely cheaper iterations of any PLM of ALS in the future which is a very BIG issue for me. For me it feels that ALS is milking the cow to an extend. This release and a...
Excellent review FX
BTW, as I read the situation, this model is launched in response to popular dealer requests (who are complaining about too many boutique editions over the last few years). This limited edition is available only to the 218 dealers (each gets one piece) and...
Pros cons for me
Thanks FX for the thorough and well-illustrated review. I\'ve been eagerly waiting for live pics of these and I really think it looks sensational. I need to see it in person, but I think the black dial really works with the design and proportions of this ...
For argument sake, what if ALS released this one first, then the enamel later?
Or say, if ALS suddenly releases a Datograph with enamel dial tomorrow at +30% msrp? Regards, skyeriding
Great point, and order DOES matter in my mind
Those who support a first series usually do not mind if the second is better and more exclusive. But those who get an original series and an exclusive club can be, and have a right to be, upset when that club has a "lower price of entry". That said, for t...
I think that would be ok.
Or at the very least let people know there is a regular series or variant coming later on. The datograph example will be ok, as it enhances the value of all parties.
Great review, as always. [nt]
For me the only serious con is the lack of enamel dial. When you're ready to give such an amount for a three hand watch, you want the best. Aris
Lange has released alterations of limited editions before and they (all) "worked"
Thank you for the review and pictures. I do not think that this piece will be an issue to sell.
It's simply business!
Same thing happened with the caliber from Montblanc/Minerva. In the past it was reserved only to 1858 Villeret Collection: 1 PT, 8 WG, 58 RG (exquisite gold/platinum case, enamel dial, etc). Now every year 100 timepieces with the same caliber are release...
Not appealing to me at least.
I us d to take a close look on the dial, which seems to be rougher than ordinary dial. The consequence of the rough dial is that the letters and numbers printed on it tend to spread, resulting in a blurred painting. Similar issue comes with Richard Lange ...
Excellent review as usual my friend....
.... And we do miss your reviews! The two cons you highlighted obviously touched a chord with many of us here as shown by the responses, and I am not an exception. The release of any limited editions must be weighed extremely carefully for top tier brands...
I think the current Lange...
is no longer the same Lange when it started. Just look at the amount different rendition of 'PLM' out there... they are having exhaustion. Nothing new from this brand excites me anymore.
I was really looking forward to this review
Thank you Fx. I like the watch a lot. I wanted to love it, but there is no comparison to the enamel dial versions. Although I generally prefer white metals for some reason in the Richard Lange collection the rose gold versions appeal to me. The PLM Rose G...
I like it...
... at least from the pictures - didn\'t see it in flesh yet. And the lack of enamel dial is logical for me: That is the only way to not bother the owners of the "original" one too much. I would understand the complaint if this model was issued with ename...