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this babe keeps excellent time
using a 18,000 Hz Lemania-based caliber, gives me accuracy of +0.5 sec / 4 days. I think this Lemnia-based chrono caliber is still better than the new in-house PP chrono calibers. Cheers,
The charm of low frequency...
Just want to show you a few pics of two famous handwind chronograph calibers. The Minerva 16.29 used in the Vintage chronograph and the L951 used in the 1815 chronograph. Both are beautiful, both have a low frequency, both share the same excellence but th...
Indeed, FX
2 superb calibers, two different styles, but each of them is really appealing. I'm on the PP way, right now, preparing something which will require a lot of time, I fear. But what a pleasure to (re)dicover these Beauties! Best, Nicolas
this babe keeps excellent time
using a 18,000 Hz Lemania-based caliber, gives me accuracy of +0.5 sec / 4 days. I think this Lemnia-based chrono caliber is still better than the new in-house PP chrono calibers. Cheers,...
What can one say...................
Apart from absolutely two stunning movements and incredible craftmanship.
Thanks for the comparison photos.
I prefer the front of the Montblanc, and the back of the Lange! (Both are beautiful.) Best, CaliforniaJed
Charmful indeed!
Thanks for this post that emphasizes on the hearts of it all, the movement. Stephen
Two of the best chronographs on the market...
The A. Lange & Soehne 1815 Chrono and Datograph are arguably the best chronographs on the market. But personally, I'm mystified by the charm of the Montblanc Villeret chronograph. I think overall, the Villeret factory has a more traditional Swiss approach...
Isn't it ironic that the "pure swiss" movement
is owned by a completely german brand? Thanks for the wonderful comparision shots, Mike
Guess we'll know better in 2011
when the Chronometrie international timing competition opens up to be truly INTERNATIONAL. Let's see where the bragging rights go Cheers, MIke