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vuillaume, hello.
Well, for the new Lange 1 movement, that was clearly a complete redesign and technical uplift. The original was based on a JLC movement - the new (current) one was wholly designed by Lange. Not driven by cost - but by ownership and evolution. Much more efficient going-train too.
The Zeitwerk movement is also undergoing continual technical - and feature - enhancement. The original movement had a hitch 4-seconds before the minute jump, and could be prone to amplitude fluctuations upon changing too. My understanding of the straight bridge is that it is driven simply by technical refinement to the gear train and mechanisms.
Even the venerable L951 chronograph movement undergoes continual refinement. The baseplate in the 1815 Chronograph (L951.5) is now wholly consistent with the Datograph (L951.6) - and this is also for technical reasons, but, sure: would also have a cost efficiency benefit too.
So, in summary, I believe that what we all see in movement evolution at Lange is overwhelmingly driven by the late Walter Lange’s credo: “Never Stand Still”.
Blue dial Lange 1
Both are appealing, but I tend to prefer the second one.
True, both are great.
I might feel the same way as you in real life.
Interesting the difference in weight.
A little bit yeah.
Not identical...
Very cool!
Strong preference for the 1st one.
Great looking A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Blue dial.
New Langes have less gold in the case.
I don’t feel that volume of gold in the case (ie. saving money by using less) is a factor at Lange Uhren.
what is your opinion on
vuillaume, hello.