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I agree with this sentiment completely
May 16, 2020,10:34 AM
While I have read from another member that their promise is only with regards to the movement, I falsely assumed that if the movement was decorated without compromise, so too would every other component. In the grand scheme of things, finishing the underside of the hands adds very little value to the appreciation of the watch. However, the image I had of Lange being absolutely uncompromising is no longer. This reminds me of a patek (a 2499 I believe) that was sold at Phillips, which the original owner had not worn in protest of the broken trust in patek because one of the straps was mounted wrongside up. Of course, patek offered to swap the strap around but nothing could save the trust that was lost. As always in the watch industry, it is the minute details that counts.
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Some introspection.
By: TheWindingStem : May 15th, 2020-12:47
I posted this on my Instagram and I’m posting it here for added discussions. There has been lots of chatter regarding the underside of watch hands: specifically Lange. Lange has an impeccable reputation for finishing every part of their watches, even thos...
They are beautiful
By: shafran : May 15th, 2020-14:22
I wonder if anyone finishes the underside
I am checking something..
By: sc16 : May 15th, 2020-14:38
Based in the various posts about this subject. Initial feedback was sandblasted on the under side of hands, yet pics posted yesterday seemed not to be finished (incl yours). Awaiting confirmation. Kind regards, Sc16
Nope GS doesn't either.
By: TheWindingStem : May 15th, 2020-15:34
in terms of Indies I know Romain Gauthier, Rexhep and Kari do finish both side- same with Moser surprisingly.
Great post!
By: Bek2 : May 15th, 2020-16:16
I could not agree more. I love everything about Lange and was disappointed to read the other day about the underside of the hands. Not because I’ll ever know the difference but because of what it stands for and what Lange says they pride themselves on. I ...
I do think we should call Lange out on it...
By: jleno : May 15th, 2020-17:16
But at the same time, I think it's is a relatively minor issue. Ultimately, what matters is if the total finishing is acceptable for the price given the competition. Lange still offers better finishing than the large majority of brands, and there are only...
I agree with this sentiment completely
By: JTCL : May 16th, 2020-10:34
While I have read from another member that their promise is only with regards to the movement, I falsely assumed that if the movement was decorated without compromise, so too would every other component. In the grand scheme of things, finishing the unders...