Sometimes the backside gets all the love. No exception for this monster 😉. The contrast between the classic and simple dial with the complexity of the movement makes this a true Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A watch which can be worn without fear of someone tr...
one of the many reasons why I like it. It holds a secret just for the owner to share if the occasion allows. I was and am still after the platinum version with the white enamel dial. Thought I had one in the bag but it did not work out in the end which wa...
The relatively simple dial (in comparison to the Grand Feu enamel dials of the PT and RG versions) can be contrasted with the opulent beauty and technical overachievement observable from the rear. Near perfection! Keep posting more wonderful shots of this...
actually thought I had one lined up but circumstances with COVID-19 made it logistically too difficult so was not meant to be, sigh 😔 😕 Hopefully I will get another opportunity in the future 🤷♂️🤦♂️
well, one of them was a 1st edition of the PLM in platinum. Sadly, it did not work out due to travel restrictions and logistics. If it did work out, I would have posted both of them together and could have done a comparison. Still undecided about this one...
but I find beauty in the understated black galvanised solid silver dial - I love it’s restrained impact - which hides the surprisingly uber complex calibre. For me, it’s ideal just the way it is.
I've been more interested in this fusee + chain complication lately. Lange was the first to do it in a wrist watch, correct? Is it keeping time accurately?
what is interesting is the number of components in this movement, over 900. That is more than some grand complications which is difficult to believe for a simple 3 hander 😉 Just goes to show that you have to look beyond just the pretty face and see the co...