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Thanks for sharing your journey, and congrats!...
I had a similar reaction when the Langematik Perpetual was introduced back in 2001. I thought both the yellow and platinum models were really beautiful. Ultimately I got the platinum. It was a tough choice, and I still think (and look) twice whenever I see a preowned yellow gold model.
At that time, the newer dials on the platinum models didn't yet exist. I was never thrilled with the old dial's matte finish and pinkish hue. It looked a little off to me. So more than a decade later, when I first saw the newer dial that you described, its brighter finish and more metallic silver color really spoke to me.
The Langematik Perpetual is also quite durable. The one in the pic below (with old dial, in German) very likely went through a clothes washer (and probably a dryer too) before this pic was taken, yet it continued to run fine.
Lastly, as you may know, you can always get Lange to laser-fill the scratch and refinish the case so that you end up with a brand new watch. You might consider that when you next get it serviced, if the scratch still bothers you.
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Thanks!
Thanks for a great story. I’ve been looking for a dressy everyday, for quite sometime. To be honest, I think I like the hunt for that perfect watch, as much as I like the watch once I finally get it. Your story was great!
Thanks for sharing the end result, and the steps to get there.
It's always interesting to hear others perspective. I too have on occasion picked up a watch that was perhaps a little more worn than it would had it been mine from day one. Actually the best example of that is probably my only Lange. It doesn't bother me...
I like both of these a lot
But I'd have to go with the original for a very idiosyncratic reason... I feel that all annuals or perpetuals that have the moon at 6... look like an 'unhappy face' or frowning face. It hit me many years ago with my 3940... And I can't unsee it. So I pref...
It's a nice problem to have...
...and an outstanding way to resolve it by picking a third option. Given the same two original options, I would have gone for the Annual Calendar, but I hear what you are saying regarding the legibility of the date. Congratulations on wise choice, and a r...
Thanks for sharing your journey, and congrats!...
I had a similar reaction when the Langematik Perpetual was introduced back in 2001. I thought both the yellow and platinum models were really beautiful. Ultimately I got the platinum. It was a tough choice, and I still think (and look) twice whenever I se...
Congrats!!!
Congrats! Great story I’m having similar thoughts but eventually I decided to have ...
