A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Case Mark Dilemma

Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise · 2017-10-14T02:40:16Z

Collector Speedie74 asks for advice on a minor mark on his A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1. Join the debate on watch preservation vs. wear.

Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise

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Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise presents a common dilemma for passionate collectors: whether to address a minor blemish on a cherished timepiece. His post, featuring his A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, opens a discussion on the philosophy of watch ownership, preservation, and the acceptance of wear. The community offers diverse perspectives on maintaining a watch's original condition versus embracing its 'scars of life.'

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Dear Community, Friends, Members!

This could be happen:

if you make a photo-session and two of the contestants are so close that one touched with her crown the other:

Well, it happened on that way, and although it was a very-very light touch, only a little bump, the crown of the Glashütte caused this tiny patch on the side of my Lange1. Destiny, fate?

Who knows me than knows also very well that I am very keen on my watches, almost in an enormous way.

Of course my question is: should I leave my Lange on her current shape or should I have get the issue resolved with a little satination of the side of the watch??

Until now my Lange1 is untouched, unpolished, was total new when I bought her. I am sceptic: now I am thinking about always what would be the best to do and looking first always the ‘damaged‘

side of the watch when I pick her up from the box.

BUT I know myself also too well: if I make the side of the watch satinated, then would be the watch never be the same: it wouldn’t be anymore untoched and original as she came first out from the factory.. And this fact would be also DISTURB me a lot!

The rational answer would be to leave the watch in her original shape ( especially by gold watches it is important not to loose a single micron material! ) and eventually if happens a really serious issue with the watch, than ‘repair’ this issue also..

But my heart is bleeding if I see the foggy patch as a little imperfection at a perfect watch...

Guys, what is your thoughts??

Yours,

Adam

Key Points from the Discussion

Before considering repair, it's crucial to examine the mark with a loupe to determine if it's a dent, scratch, or merely a surface residue that can be wiped away with a watchmaker's solvent.
Accepting minor imperfections as 'scars of life' can bring relief and relaxation to watch ownership, especially for watches that are regularly worn rather than kept as safe queens.
Some collectors, like sham1, are highly bothered by any marks and would even sell a watch over a significant scratch, prioritizing pristine condition.
It is advisable to leave minor marks until the next full service, which might be several years away, as Lange's polishing treatments are highly advanced and can address imperfections with minimal material loss.
Lange utilizes laser filling before polishing, which minimizes material loss when fixing imperfections, making it a viable option during a service.
Watches are meant to be worn and accumulate character through use; an 'untouched' watch might lose its purpose.

The Discussion

mywrongwrist

Oct 14, 2017

Leave it this way, enjoy your beauty at max...

I can understand your feelings, but I believe that you can also love scratchs and dings if minor as this one seems to me, they will remember good time spent on your wrist But I know the first one hurts more than the following ones... My 2 cents Ciao Luca

Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise

Oct 14, 2017

Mille Grazie, Luca!

Indeed, the first cut is the deepest!

piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1)

Oct 14, 2017

I put the microscope on

The "damage" you're talking about is that one i've red circled? If so, i really suggest you to wear your watches much more, with both care and levity, because tiny scratches always occur.

rnaden

Oct 14, 2017

+10000

Yes, wear them more, enjoy them, and soon, this will blend in with everything else. Any touching the case with polish, as you’ve said, you’ll know that it is now “different”

Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise

Oct 14, 2017

Thank you Richard! [nt]

Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise

Oct 14, 2017

Many thanks for your inputs, Piccolochimico!

Yes, it is on the circle, what we are talking about! Well, actually it is not a damage, therefore I used the ‘ markings! I am wearing always my watches!

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