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You guys are definitely in the majority, based upon the secondary market!
For me, a key design feature of the ZW is the crisp, clean, precise way that the ZW shows me the time. I like that the ZW shows me only what's happening on home base, and screens out what's happening in the dugout, in the bullpen, and elsewhere on the field. That's what makes the ZW different from a traditional analog time display. Thus, seeing extra digits scrambled around the "main" digits (i.e., the digits that are in the display window at any given time) kind of ruins that for me, if that makes sense.
Also, the "numbers-only" aesthetic of the ZW Lumen models doesn't offer me any surprises. It doesn't show me anything new. I already know that the ZW displays time digitally, so seeing only digits "below the surface" doesn't add value for me. Rather, I want a semi-transparent dial to show me things that I'd normally never see when looking at that same watch with a standard dial. I want to see gears, perlage, and other features that would otherwise be hidden from my view. That's the value-add of a lumen model for me -- that it gives me a glimpse into the diverse landscape that lies beneath the surface.
That said, the ZW lumen models are still incredibly cool in their own right, and I get why people cherish them!
A. Lange & Söhne 2026 W&W Novelties
Two new watches: 1) LANGE 1 TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR "Lumen". Platinum, limited to 50 pieces. Looks absolutely incredible. ( link ) 2) SAXONIA ANNUAL CALENDAR - Feels like a modern and sleeker version of the Langmatik. Available in pink or white gold...
Boom! Love the new Lumen - what a stonking great Lange!!
Is it just me or - if you squint at the new Saxonia AC's dial - do you also see the JLC ultra thin perpetual calendar? But, oh goodness me: even more gold paint on the same ARCAP rotor...come on guys.
I love the previous AC but this one's sky/moon is too 'sparkly' for me...
..the attraction of the older model was its austerity...very solemn which I like. And I prefer 38.5mm, which is perfect. But they did fix the kerning on the type, which was kind of bad on the previous reference... Credit: Bruno ...
I'm a fan of this year's novelties.
The lumen concept works best with models in the Lange 1 family, for me. Those are much more appealing than lumen models from other families. And as someone with a small wrist, I'm really looking forward to seeing the new Saxonia AC in person. A complicate...
Thats an interesting take
For me, the lumen series works best with the zeitwerks cause I can see all the numbers mixed up around behind the dial
You guys are definitely in the majority, based upon the secondary market!
For me, a key design feature of the ZW is the crisp, clean, precise way that the ZW shows me the time. I like that the ZW shows me only what's happening on home base, and screens out what's happening in the dugout, in the bullpen, and elsewhere on the fie...
I am partial to Lumen's with the Moon Phase complication.
I love seeing the gears and discs below the surface, but the glowing moon phase and stars is what really does it for me. The Lumen treatment seems to be be the prefect compliment to Lange's wonderful moon phase discs.
