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Lange 1 Timezone – am I ready for it?
...a good friend left his Lange 1 Timezone at my house offering me to buy it. I am wearing it now, and still not certain if I should buy it.
It's a stunning watch. The Timezone function is rather appealing to me as well as super user friendly. Sizewise the 41.9 mm could not sit any better AND the watch is fitted with a folding buckle.
My dilemma is: is it too "classic" for me? My collection so far includes PP Nautilus 5980 and 5712, some AP RO and ROO's, older Panerai's, vintage sports Rolex and Breitlings and a couple of IWC Big Pilots.
Yes, I wear driving gloves. And yes, some of my friends laugh at me, when they realize the (puny) size of my car.
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Lange 1 Timezone – am I ready for it?
...a good friend left his Lange 1 Timezone at my house offering me to buy it. I am wearing it now, and still not certain if I should buy it. It's a stunning watch. The Timezone function is rather appealing to me as well as super user friendly. Sizewise th...
When it comes to World Times, I have only one name: Patek.
And one Reference, 5110P. In my opinion, this Lange is not the most interesting Lange, nor the nicest World Time. You want a dressy watch? Go for Lange One. You want a big and original one? Go for Zeitwerk. Best, my friend, and catch you soon in ... Genev...
Tried on the Zeitwerk (again), but admittedly...it does not sit very well on my wrist.
I love the Zeitwerk, don't get me wrong. But it sits very high on my slender wrist, Nic. Admittedly I have also considered the 5130 PP, but since the Lange 1 Timezone is with me right now, it certainly should be considered as something I could own....
Funny, I had the same feeling with the Zeitwek.
I thought it was my chicken wrist. Best, Nicolas.
The Lange 1 Timezone is not a World Timer...
It has to be compared with other complex dual timezones watches like let's say, the Z5 from Harry Winston. I would not compare it with a Patek World Timer. Fx
Absolutely
Hi Haagen, I love many of the watches you mention and I think the Lange Timezone is one of the finest ever made. I would be thrilled to own one at any age. It is spectacular. Tim
Yes you are
My TZ was my very 1st Lange, and performs marvelously even after years of service. I have confidence you shall enjoy yours to the max. Stephen
Look at your collection, what is missing right now?
You have a nice collection of sports watches, but not really a nice dress watch. Timezone is a classic of its own, and if you don't find the dial too busy, I think it will be an excellent choice. Of course if your friend could offer you an attractive pric...