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Jay (Eire) initiates a compelling discussion by contrasting his A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite with his Urwerk 105-CT, playfully dubbing the Lange his 'Dark Lord.' His post delves into the perennial collector's dilemma: choosing the ultimate Lange among the Richard Lange Pour le Mérite, Datograph, and Zeitwerk. This article explores the community's insights into these horological titans, offering perspectives on their design, technical mastery, and wearability.
I recently shared that, in my opinion, the three best executed time-only pieces in a traditional case shape are RL PLM, Berthoud 2RE.1, and the VC 1921. Excellent wristshot, cheers, Filip
First of all, thanks for the picture and it fits you very well I’m a huge fan of that watch; I have even considered it quite a few times since I love the idea of the “chain” mechanism … and on the other hand have never fell really in love with the big, typical ALS case. I guess my wrist is too small for it and somehow it didn’t “gel” with me 🥲 So it remains a painfully beautiful watch with an amazing movement which looks better on someone’s else wrist. And that’s OK I guess. Definitely up there
Zeitwerk is great too. Theyre back down to precovid levels price wise more or less so a great time to grab one.
I would love to see one for real someday. Best, Emmanuel
It looks very good on you. Could the case be a tad smaller? Yes, but also I guess the strap is a bit stiff which makes your wrist seem smaller than it normally is which creates the illusion of a bigger case. I wouldn’t say no to a smaller case but I also think the case size is just fine as is.
I have the Datograph Up/Down and the standard Richard Lange. The Dato is the Dato - the watch that changed the industry with the incredible Cal. L951 - it never gets old and wears proudly. I take your point about the case size of the Richard Lange - but I certainly enjoy the overall heft of the watch. Like you, I've never owned a Zeitwerk - the Date in rose gold would be my choice. To me, one of the many common threads between these three pieces is the engineering. Three brilliant complications,
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