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Joining the club
To preface this post, I have to mention my sincere gratitude to the Purist forum participants as it is this place which drew me into the Lange world, and has provided the opportunities to meet some truly genuine, welcoming and passionate people.
After posting a thread in June of 2014 detailing my trip to the Lange manufacture in Glashutte, I received a very nice message from a Purist, and thus started a conversation which ultimately lead to a meetup occurring this past weekend.
Besides a great meal and even better conversation, this meetup had another significance to it..I am happy to share today a new addition, one which I am still trying to believe is actually in my hands..
Finally able to say I have joined the Zeitwerk club.
This watch has lived in the 'Someday..' category for me ever since it was announced. Seeing them posted about only added fuel to the fire. So when the opportunity arose, I could not say no!
This is a piece which has been reviewed in depth already, so I will not rehash details, which is probably for the best as I have been at a loss for words every time I look down at my wrist and see it quietly ticking away.
The dial can take on such differing personalities in varying sunlight, here is one with bright natural lighting
Some initial thoughts:
- Wears surprisingly smaller than I would have expected (a good thing!), could be due to the black dial
- I love the audible 'click' as the time changes in quieter settings
- The thickness was an initial surprise, however sits very comfortably on the wrist
- Has been described as a casual piece, although I will do my best to see it well-suited to an office setting 
- When the Zeitwerk was first announced, I was puzzled that the movement and development was so complex; however seeing the jump occur every minute, and realizing the complex interactions required to store and execute the instant jump was mind-boggling
A short video of the jumping discs;
Thank you for reading!
Colton
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Joining the club
To preface this post, I have to mention my sincere gratitude to the Purist forum participants as it is this place which drew me into the Lange world, and has provided the opportunities to meet some truly genuine, welcoming and passionate people. After pos...
This is not any Lange
I'm so happy for you Colton, your words really show your happiness and that's something nice to share here on Pp. The Zeitwerk is really a beautiful and complex movement and very unique kind of hour display. I love it too and for having a small wrist, I'v...
Definitely more pictures
Thank you Mark, I will take some time in the coming weeks to get better pictures, and thank you very much for the kind words. Colton
Congrats, Colton. Welcome to the Lange world.
That is an original first, to say the least! Best, Nicolas
Thank you!
Not quite my first, but definitely one I have lusted after for a long time. Thank you! Colton
Congrats Colton for this great addition!
A great companion for your PG RL! What a superb catch! Fx
Congratulations!
Very happy for you Colton. I know this was a long time in coming to fruition, and I also know that you passed on other possibilities before this presented itself. Well done! Enjoy it in the best of health. Rob
Wow Colton, big congrats
Z is a fantastic watch, take advantage for the better with your so nice RL. Best nino
Colton, it's wonderful to see a ZW owned by someone who truly appreciates its many facets!
I recall how much you talked about wanting one. I hope it continues to bring you tremendous satisfaction for years to come, and hope to see it on your wrist in person someday soon. Congrats!!
Thank you CR
We should make that happen sooner rather than later! I'm planning to make this as much of a daily wear as life will allow, Best, Colton
Very happy for you, Colton.
This is such an incredible piece. I know I stare at mine all the time, manipulating the stem to view the instantaneous time change. Enjoy it.
Very happy for you Colton!
Big congrats! This is one of the legendary Langes that definitely is becoming an icon (or has already become an icon of Lange!) Enjoy in the best of health and thanks for sharing ! Cheers Robin
You chose wisely!
Colton, congrats! As time passes (pardon the pun), you will see all the jewels this piece has. I look at this piece as the bridge between the old Lange and the new. I really enjoy wearing mine as well. Now, if I could only get over the itch that the Phant...
The (constant) force is with you!
Congrats to your new Lange and what a Lange it is. Funny that I felt exactly the same about the proportions when I put it on. Enjoy your latest catch. Best Moritz
Thank you everyone
Happy to be in such good company, and will share more pictures/impressions as I get more wrist-time. Have a great Easter weekend. Colton ...
Absolute fabulous movement pic, thank you
Not only do I hear the crisp and invigorating click when the indicators jump, I heard a strike no???? Was everyone on "Lange Time" ? So cool WIGH. Great dial, movement, case, well, just a great all around f*&^ing watch. Good for you!
Many congratulations! :)
The changing of the digits is truly something :) Very happy for you Best, -- Seeks
Huge congrats Colton
I did not like this watch when I first saw pics of it on the Internet. But I was sold when I saw it on a business partner's wrist a couple of month's ago. Awesome watch Colton! Regards Ian