A. Lange & Söhne

1) Size and weight - Despite numerous comments the watch wears very well on the wrist and I normally prefer a sub 40mm watch. Very comfortable and with its rounded bezel slips easily under a cuff. 10/10

2) The Dial in Daylight - This dial catches your eye whatever your angle to it or the quality of light. In sunlight at an angle the dial acts like a slightly opaque silvered mirror with the hands and markers standing proud. I had to slow down in the car when I checked the car as I found myself entranced by the beauty of the dial and the numerous shades of silver - wow! Face on, the blue/grey tachymeter frames the darkened opaque dial creating a very sporty look which in a darker room begins to glow green. So almost 3 faces in the same watch - intriguing - yes - stunning - yes - elegant - yes - gimmicky - I don't think so. If I had a doubt its the clarity of the minute hand which with the lumen coating can be confused with the hours hand or become lost behind the chronograph hand - minor issue though and overall very legible and very modern! The sub-dials - seconds and chronograph minutes are very clear. I like the Ab/Auf time reserve as it helps ensure you keep it wound. As always the Large Date is a big tick for me on any Lange watch - 9/10

3) The Dial at night - The lumen starts to glow as soon as you move to a semi-darkened area and green becomes the dominant colour. The time remains clear. As yet I haven't been out at night so cannot comment further. ?/10

4) The movement - Acknowledged as a classic chronograph movement I agree it is a wonder to examine and its traditional style with hand-engraving and the beautiful soft colour of the silver provides a dramatic 

 contrast to the modern-sporty face. Which way up to wear the watch - maybe upside down on Sundays and holidays! 10/10

Overall having worn the watch for a short time I have immediately felt comfortable, the dial makes you smile like a 5 year old with a new toy. The movement is simply stunning and the watch works as a watch. My opinion is the doubters are all 100% wrong - this is a work of art. 

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