Perhaps an order by the Richemont-CEO to use "Panerai" instead of "Lange" for the "31"

Mar 17, 2007,00:29 AM
 

could be better for that watch.

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31 days power reserve...

 
By: Spiros : March 15th, 2007-22:45
I'm sure our moderators will be posting photos soon but until then...lets just say it is now official!! A unique Lange complication that has been under research and development for 5 years and now its true. 31 days power reserve!!! - Just two barrels!!! B... 

Unfortunately...

 
By: Spiros : March 16th, 2007-05:32
Its true, 46mm...But there was no other way due to the construction and architecture of the barrels, the size of the springs etc... Best regards, Spiros

I think it would be...

 
By: carl : March 16th, 2007-14:14
I think it would be better with the power reserve indicator on the back. I'm also of the opinion that it's a little on the large side as well. I personally like large watches but I find that the RL, while smaller than some of my other watches, wears quite... 

What exactly is the advantage

 
By: Charles : March 16th, 2007-15:00
of winding only once a month for such an uncomplicated watch, and the advantage using a special instrument? Is the power reserve indicator as important as indicated by his bigness in comparison with the s-hand? Or could you work with a date instead of tha... 

I agree...

 
By: carl : March 16th, 2007-17:58
Quote: "Do you need such a big watch to show the importance of the watch or of yourself, because you're wearing a very fine watch: An ALS?" I think the same can be said for most of the toubillions - there are only a few examples where they do not advertis... 

31 turns

 
By: Sean : March 16th, 2007-16:12
Actually, it's reported to take just 31 turns of the key to wind it completely. I've got watches with much shorter power reserves that can take 100 turns or more to wind fully, so I think the technical achievement behind the Lange 31 is remarkable.

Tendonitis

 
By: autowind : March 16th, 2007-16:12
I enjoy winding a watch every day or every few days but can't imagine how much winding would be necessary to fully power this watch. I suspect it would be tiring and perhaps result in tendonitis.