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power reserve really distracts from the watch. In practice the watch will barely run a day without winding which means we are constantly resetting the time on a weekend away if the watch is not worn or we are gone overnight during the week. I agree 60 hours should be the minimum for this type of watch especially with such a low cadence. having said all that the watch is stunning.
SIHH 2015: Lange Report
There are different ways to analyse the 2015 collection. From my own perspective, I would call this collection as a " musical pause ". Music, I don't need to explain why with the introduction of the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater. Pause because this collection ...
Part 1: Zeitwerk Minute Repeater
The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is not a surprise because it was expected since the Striking Time was unveiled. Pure logic... but there is a main difference between the Striking Time and the Minute Repeater if we forget the notes which are played: the first ...
Part 2: Lange One
I wrote about the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater that the watch was expected. It is not the same with this new Lange One at least for me. I was honestly surprised to discover a new version of the "classic" Lange One with its usual case diameter: 38,5mm. Of cour...
Buy the Datograph Up and Down! ;-)
More seriously, I think it would be nice to see again the combo slate dial / PG case. Thanks for your comments! Fx
The new and old Lange 1 L901.0 & L121.1
Remembered reading SJX write up about the design and secret of the Lange 1. The gear train of the older Lange 1 (L901.0), and also the other two older models of 1815 and Saxonia is actually that of the JLC cal. 822. My question is the new Lange 1 (L121.1)...
Part 3: the 3 redesigned Saxonia
Actually, the LE of the Saxonia Outsize date introduced at Watches & Wonders two years ago was the kick-off, if I may say so, of the redesign of some watches of the Saxonia line. It is not the first time that watches of this line are changed. But this...
Part 4: PG Datograph Up & Down
If you remember well, the nickname of the Datograph PG & Black Dial was the "Philippe Dufour" because the famous independant watchmaker is a proud owner of this watch. So here is... the Datograph "Philippe Dufour" 2015! More seriously, it was expected...
Part 5: WG Datograph Perpetual
The Datograph Perpetual in WG comes back with a redesigned dial. I'm happy with the decision to see it back because I find the combo WG & grey dial absolutely gorgeous. To be consistent with the Datograph Up & Down, the Roman numerals were removed...
the short
power reserve really distracts from the watch. In practice the watch will barely run a day without winding which means we are constantly resetting the time on a weekend away if the watch is not worn or we are gone overnight during the week. I agree 60 hou...
Frankly speaking...
I think that it would be possible to increase the power reserve. After all, with the Datograph it was the removal of the maltese cross which allowed to increase it. And I think it is more important with this watch than with the Datograph. Thanks for your ...
An Owner's View
I own the original wg/gray dial Dato Perpetual. It is a stunning watch. I disagree with the statement that it "barely" runs for a day. That is not my experience. What's so hard about winding one's watch when putting it on in the morning????? Besides, this...
I also own a watch with a 36 hours power reserve
A 1815 chronograph to be more precise. And of course, I don't have any issue with such poser reserve. But for me, a larger power reserve would be nice for a handwind PC watch. If you leave it two days, the watch stops. That's all. And the question I have ...
Great report Fx!
When I got my 2 PG Langes in 2014, I asked them why the PG cased is all mirror polished instead of brushed polish in the middle section like in the white metals. Lange boutique told me because PG may turn red in some parts (due to the higher copper conten...
Thanks Robin for your experience!
I'm happy with this decision. It brings a refined touch to the PG case. Fx
Thanks fx for the great report..
I very much enjoyed the awesome pictures of the zeitwerk minute rep and Dato rg I hope the sound of the chime will come up top notch.. But I do think the zeitwerk striking time has a nicer design And the Lange 1, what a surprise! Lange is really living up...
Thanks Ym.
Actually, it is like a reflex for me, I wind the watch then I use the crown! ;) Fx
Great comprehensive report Fx as usual.
I was waiting for your opinion about this year. For me it is a very nice Millesime. I think a brand like Lange needs to have watches such as the Grand Complication or the Split-QP and it is very nice to make unusual watches like the Terraluna: it really r...
The Saxonia 35 mm is my favourite, this year.
Very smart and nice offer. The new Lange One is interesting, too, but why oh why didn't they house a black dial on the Pt? Or better, an enamel dial... As for the Zeitwerk MR, it is Under probation till we hear the definitve Watch. But even if it sounds g...
yes it is a lovely watch.
Even if I still prefer the 36mm 1815. But it remains a balanced and elegant watch. About the black dial or let's say the darker one, I'm sure it will come later with the WG version. About the enamel dial, why not but in a LE. The concept of the Enamel dia...