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Hi Stephen,

I must admit that it has been your shots of the RL in PT that initially brought the RL to my attention a couple years ago. Both the RG and PT versions have so much soul and elegance to them while retaining the Lange DNA. Aside from your 'King' in the PLM, I would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful 3-hand watch.

Oliver posted a detailed write-up comparing the models in the RL family as well a while back and this gave a lot of insight into the subtle complexities of the Richard Lange family. Clearly there is a large amount of interest in the chronometric line as you said Stephen.

As I mentioned previously, I have only had encounters with the RG in my AD and can only rely on yours and other photos of the PT version. Maybe a weekend trip to NY when the weather warms a bit.

One question to you however, in your pictures the dial sometimes appears almost slate - grey or beige. Is this a trick of the light, or is the dial a different material in the RG vs the PT?

Thank you for your wonderful pictures, your PT collection is a marvel (especially that new twirling Meister)

Best,

Colton

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Theses Richard Lange are really beautiful.

 
By: Mark in Paris : February 4th, 2013-08:12
Hi everyone, I tried it not long ago as I'm very attracted by it, like many on the forum. I was wearing a 44mm watch for more than 2 months and this 40.5 RL looked perfect though I thought it was a little bit too wide in the past. Nothing is better than a...  

Agree in full

 
By: colton_d : February 4th, 2013-09:44
As it happens, I was in my local AD yesterday getting a strap change on a JLC and spent time with the Lange offerings they have there. I had on the Richard Lange in RG and the 40.5mm feels just about perfect on my wrist. The warmth of the RG mixed with th... 

Indeed we agree,

 
By: Mark in Paris : February 4th, 2013-14:21
I'm surprised I may say too that if I had to get a Lange, the RL may be competing with much more complicated ones. The Pt is a great choice too and I frankly don't know which one I would prefer. Thanks for your input and let us know if something happen Co... 

Austere, no futility, here, but how class. A True Lange.

 
By: amanico : February 4th, 2013-11:17
With an interesting movement. Yes, to be considered, seriously. Best, Nicolas.

No futility, but I wouldn't say austere really,

 
By: Mark in Paris : February 4th, 2013-14:32
It's a discreet watch but with quite a uniquness of character, even charming I would say. But yes, this movement is really appealing even if it seems simple at first sight. Another one in the never-ending shopping list.... Cheers, Mark

Did you shoot the pics at the place I'm thinking about?

 
By: foversta : February 4th, 2013-12:38
About the RL, what can we say? This line has a big potential being the chronometric collection of Lange. So I still expect some interesting additions. The simple RL is a beauty, I would love to see it in WG with a dark dial. Fx

Yes you're thinking about the right place :)

 
By: Mark in Paris : February 4th, 2013-14:42
But it was a quick visit, I'll plan another one soon I think. I hope they receive the new Dato too, as it is something I didn't really explored well yet. And I agree with you, there is plenty of potential in this RL; especially since they added the RL Tou... 

I envy you guys for having a generously-sized wrist....

 
By: Rhyzen : February 4th, 2013-15:23
.... Simply adore the RL, but it looks way out of sorts on my puny wrist. Now if only they can produce one that is sub 40mm....

Width

 
By: somethingpositive : February 4th, 2013-17:16
I agree that the piece is a little big for me. The problem I think is the width... it is just a bit too thick. I know this is Lange's style, but their thinner lines are superb.

I have a small wrist,

 
By: Mark in Paris : February 5th, 2013-01:47
around 16mm, but I think that for this kind of marvelous watch I pay less attention on the overall sitting on my wrist than the watch itself. It's really a matter of getting used to it. Not a problem for me. Cheers.

The Richard Lange family from Lange is my MOST beloved family

 
By: BluNotte : February 4th, 2013-16:56
Guten tag Mark, You take nice wristshots and the RG looks great on you. With regards to you and Colton's dilemma on whether to decide on the Pt or the RG, well coming from me it would unbiasly be the Pt without a doubt. The beautiful roman face, that excu...  

It's great to see the love your have for this watch

 
By: Mark in Paris : February 5th, 2013-01:36
Hi Stephen, Thanks for you deep and lovely reply. One thing you emphasize here is the need to try the Pt to feel its weight. It is something I guess we indeed should feel. And I know your love for precision and accuracy when considering watches, this RL i... 

Honoured Mark!

 
By: BluNotte : February 5th, 2013-16:50
Guten tag Mark! The RL is stupendous, superlative really in virtually all aspects when you really look at it. Of course! Holding the Pt version gives you this "oomph" feeling that makes you just want to flip out your card and swipe it, and bring home just... 

Your Photos

 
By: colton_d : February 5th, 2013-05:20
Hi Stephen, I must admit that it has been your shots of the RL in PT that initially brought the RL to my attention a couple years ago. Both the RG and PT versions have so much soul and elegance to them while retaining the Lange DNA. Aside from your 'King'... 

Danke Colton!

 
By: BluNotte : February 5th, 2013-16:56
Hi Colton, It is such a pleasure to hear that my photos do assist others in helping them when they are looking for new models, and to make them aware of the possibilities out there! The RL family is one to look at, and the more you concentrate on it, the ... 

100% Agreed

 
By: Quan : February 10th, 2013-22:44
The RG one is very warm I would have chosen it if not because I am a white metal guy. Me too have a small wrist 6.25" this RL fit perfect on my wrist, aside it simple humble design, I really like the winding fell, this is the beauty of manual wind watch. ...