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The ZW was the one other in my mind too.
Dec 22, 2020,18:47 PM
The original 1815 PLM Tourbillon seems to be the collector piece at the high end, so clearly people believe it to be important. Perhaps it can never be as significant as the Dato and Lange 1 are it's impact on Lange itself or the broader watch world was (is) relatively limited. The Lange 1 was bold in design and is unquestionably THE identifiable Lange. The Dato spurred others in action and again carries a "signature" design element in the big date. And following this same thought process this is argument one could have for the ZW too maybe.
Re the drift off topic, it is relevant. Is there a chance that ALS fades to mass market oblivion in another 20 years? That would surely impact the historical view in some way.
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Like it or not, the zeitwerk should be the 3rd member of that group.
By: als1678 : December 22nd, 2020-16:39
And why not the original 1815 pour le merite? In the words of sjx himself (article written years after the quote) watchesbysjx.com Of course when it comes to labels like "historical significance", only time will tell. But whereas 20 years ago it was b...
The ZW was the one other in my mind too.
By: Jay (Eire) : December 22nd, 2020-18:47
The original 1815 PLM Tourbillon seems to be the collector piece at the high end, so clearly people believe it to be important. Perhaps it can never be as significant as the Dato and Lange 1 are it's impact on Lange itself or the broader watch world was (...
You are absolutely right about Lange one.
By: als1678 : December 22nd, 2020-19:43
The first in the lineage of many followers. The large date, the off center dial. Elents that are now mainstream. They were the first to do it at that level of execution. Datograph inspired PP, later others, to develop in-house manual chronographs. It is s...
Sax-0-Mat movement...
By: CR : December 22nd, 2020-20:30
I too would pick the original Lange 1 and original Datograph as the two most iconic Langes if widespread notoriety and influence are the criteria, and I'd agree that the Zeitwerk and original Tourbillon PLM are right up there as well. That being said, I f...
Absolutely agreed, CR
By: Langepedia : January 4th, 2021-14:29
Very well said. The more people came to realize the story and the significance behind the Sax-0-Mat, it'll claim its place. And as limited editions; Tourbillon PLM, Langematik Anniversary, Emil Lange for me too!
The Zeitwerk and Lange 1 are distinctive
By: mhz vph : December 22nd, 2020-21:07
But history will remember the Datograph above all others, for the impact it had on the industry. Phillippe Dufour said in an interview earlier this year that he is still waiting for the swiss to respond to the Dato's release