Personal request: does anyone in our Lange forum own a platinum Sidestep? . . .
. . . if so, please post images. [photo credit: Antiquorum, 2009] The more, the better. Thanks, Art ...
Thanks very much! If you can post photos from other perspectives, please . . .
. . . do so at your convenience. Gratefully, Art
Agreed, and I'm not dismissing the other version . . .
. . . as rose and black does it for me. But with the Sidestep, it's the preference for a balance between matte and polished surfaces that tips my favor towards platinum. Art ...
Yes, along with half a dozen other candidates . . .
. . . for the last soldato of my collection. Definitely not this year and probably not next, as time is required to accumulate funds. But a platinum Sidestep would be at the top of the list. Turo
A collaboration with Wempe for its 125th anniversary in 2003
Limited to 125 pieces (50 platinum), with fully hand engraved 3/4 plate. These types of quirky limited editions from 20 years ago are my favourite Lange watches.
Sidestep
Hi Art, The Sidestep was a contemporary of the Emil Lange 1815 Moonphase. Both were made at about the same time (Sidestep slightly later), both in PT and RG, both limited, both the exact same size and with the same base movement. I don't own one but have ...
As an owner of the RG version
I can only help with a picture in b&w. 1815 sidestep along with it's siblings. ...
Thanks much, Ari. Chances are good . . .
. . . a Lange like your Sidestep will be my exit strategy. Art
For the benefit of those reading this thread who don't know the Sidestep...
You haven't seen a movement pic yet. Here's one that CrookedOak posted in 2022: ...
I recall images from the distant past, C. Thanks for sharing . . .
. . . this recently taken photo. It's the last nail in my coffin.