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S F's original post highlights the Lang & Heyne Friedrich III, a timepiece celebrated for its meticulous manual movement and effective anti-reflective coating. This article delves into the community's appreciation for Lang & Heyne's distinctive craftsmanship, exploring what makes their 'simple' three-hand watches, like the Friedrich III, resonate deeply with collectors and new enthusiasts alike. Readers will gain insight into the brand's unique finishing techniques and its impact on the independent watchmaking landscape.
I played with a couple of them at the AD not long ago, and I was impressed by how solid the movement feels in contrary to the bare minimum looks. Very nice feel when winding. I would love to see them making something more complicated… Congratulations to the III-rd.🥂
But you make a great point. Pre-ML-exit L&H was a formidable manufacture
They also had a unique programmable calendar with birthdays, a true gem, however the case was a bit too big, I believe 44mm but I could be wrong. I like the fact that they decreased the case sizes as of late. Big kudos to that! Also, due to this classic design language they have I think the brand can acomodate a perpetual calendar, a repeater, or something of sorts… Big love for L&H.
The Friedrich II and III are 39.2mm with tapered lugs so the fitting is great.
Yes, when one takes a closer look, you will notice the high level of polishing, bevelling, and frosting (instead of stripes), and the beautiful hand engraved characters at the back. I need to take a better pix of the back....the blue screws all look like black in the pix😅
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