A. Lange & Söhne Anchor Escapement Guide

Clueless_Collector · 2021-07-21T02:41:33Z

Explore the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date with Clueless_Collector. Discover its 72hr PR, improved wearability, and intricate finishing. A must-read for collectors.

Clueless_Collector, a respected member of the WatchProSite community, shares his profound appreciation for the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date. His post highlights the watch's intricate finishing and improved technical specifications, inviting fellow collectors to delve into the nuances that make this reference stand out. This article explores the community's reaction and insights into why this particular Zeitwerk model resonates so strongly.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Zeitwerk Date's improved proportions, specifically its 12.3mm thickness, make it the thinnest Zeitwerk and more wearable compared to the 'base' Zeitwerk model.
There's a desire among collectors for A. Lange & Söhne to produce more partially skeletonized or open-heart watches, allowing the intricate movement finishing to be appreciated from the front, despite the brand's tradition of understated design.
The author's acquisition of the Zeitwerk Date represents a significant 'grail' piece, fulfilling his collecting aspirations despite other highly unattainable watches.
A fellow collector inquired about the specific reasons for choosing the Zeitwerk Date over the 'base' reference, indicating a common point of comparison and decision-making for potential buyers.
The new Zeitwerk Date features an enhanced 72-hour power reserve and an easier hour adjustment mechanism, which are significant technical improvements over previous iterations.

The Discussion

Jul 21, 2021

Seriously gorgeous. I wish Lange would do more partially skeletonized/open heart watches. Just a shame to keep the gorgeous finishing to the backside only...but I get it...it's their thing. Understated and powerful like Porsche.

Clueless_Collector

Jul 21, 2021

A lot of us were wondering what can top your ZW? This ZW family has all the bells and whistles. May I ask what did you replace it with in the end?

Jay (Eire)

Jul 21, 2021

Many congrats, a truly amazing Lange collection which you share with us. So, why this ZW and not the “base” reference? Did you have much debate about which one was for you? Love to hear your thoughts.

Clueless_Collector

Jul 21, 2021

That is also why I don’t prefer the original Dato. Of course there is a newer Dato up/down but I really like my 1815 boutique edition Chrono look and size. The proportion of this new Date is better than the “base” ZW IMO. A 12.3mm, it is the thinnest ZW and more wearable.

Watchonthewrist

Jul 21, 2021

Huge Congrats and posts as much pics as possible 🤗

Clueless_Collector

Jul 21, 2021

The features, capabilities of this watch is really awesome.

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