My first new watch after a pause of over 10 years...

Jan 21, 2020,03:54 AM
 





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Huge Congrats .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 21st, 2020-04:05
Thats a true ALS icon imho

Thank you very much [nt]

 
 By: George Gently : January 21st, 2020-04:10

A beautiful classic.

 
 By: mrds : January 21st, 2020-04:10
Your pic shows why the L1 became such an icon. Congrats, and wear it with joy. Daniel

Thanks Daniel,

 
 By: George Gently : January 21st, 2020-04:17
much appreciated.

Quite a statement...

 
 By: Dunajska : January 21st, 2020-04:15
...after a 10 hiatus! Congratulations!

Thanks a lot [nt]

 
 By: George Gently : January 21st, 2020-04:26

It is certainly...

 
 By: Phuongpham39 : January 21st, 2020-04:55
well worth the wait. Congratulations!

Welcome here. Quite an acquisition after a 10 yr hiatus.

 
 By: vitalsigns : January 21st, 2020-05:06
The L1 white gold is a great piece. Versatile, stealth, and I personally love the luminous hands. Cheers, John

Congrats! [nt]

 
 By: K-Lo : January 21st, 2020-05:28

It is a great choice.

 
 By: jlux : January 21st, 2020-05:32
One of the very few modern icons.

Huge Congrats ! I own the Pink Gold Version, and I love it. Please wear it...

 
 By: kpk : January 21st, 2020-06:42
in thew best of health and may it only time the finest moments.

Congratulations!

 
 By: fourtaelsgold : January 21st, 2020-07:41
What a piece after 10 years

Thank you all for your warm and kind words

 
 By: George Gently : January 21st, 2020-08:14
The contenders: Patek Philippe 5227G (no picture); ...  

Wow: quite a tough contest

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 21st, 2020-09:04
Good choice your L1 WG. Congratulations!

Can you explain us why you choose the L1 over the 1815 Annual?

 
 By: Reuven Malter : January 21st, 2020-13:32
You made a superb choice. I really start to love wg Langes.

Thanks

 
 By: George Gently : January 22nd, 2020-01:37
Good question. First of all, I like the philosophy of the A. Lange & Söhne brand. The concentration on quality, the movements etc. I was looking for a handsome dresswatch, with little to none complications. But I was always interested in the annual calend... 

Thanks for explaining! [nt]

 
 By: Reuven Malter : January 22nd, 2020-12:04

Anytime,

 
 By: George Gently : January 23rd, 2020-00:29
Reuven

Beautiful watch, love it.

 
 By: VMM : January 21st, 2020-10:15
An excellent way to be back in the game. Vte

Very nice watch. And being the

 
 By: Thomas_3 : January 21st, 2020-11:28
high fashion minded guy that I am I like the shirt/sweater combo!!

Very nice point to return at. A classic.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : January 21st, 2020-19:13
I’m curious of what came before, and what happened for the last 10 years.

My first watch

 
 By: George Gently : January 22nd, 2020-02:00
was a gift of my parents. Sort of a diving watch, with darkgreen dial, bezel and a tropical strap. the first watch I bought myself was a Dugena, with lots of darkblue en orange in it. When I got my first job, I bought a Longines Hour Angle Watch (Lindberg... 

You were clearly trending then just stopped, cold turkey. But I guess you had some good stuff to tide you over for the last 10 years.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : January 22nd, 2020-04:13
In some respects sitting out the last 10 years is really interesting as I believe those years have been the most varied and interesting for watches and collecting ever. So much happened, so many trends developed and many great watches came out at all pric... 

@all [nt]

 
 By: George Gently : January 22nd, 2020-01:07
thanks again for all the positive messages...

A most wise choice!

 
 By: Rhyzen : January 22nd, 2020-05:30
The Lange 1 is an icon, and a pure joy to be on the wrist. Enjoy!

The wonderful Glashütte Original

 
 By: George Gently : January 25th, 2020-01:01
with German Chronometer Certificate! Great choice. This one was for a long time number one on my list.