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In a world increasingly focused on overt displays of wealth, cfn's exploration of 'quiet luxury' in A. Lange & Söhne watches offers a refreshing perspective. Claus delves into how certain Lange models, particularly his own 1815 Thin and Lange 1, embody an understated elegance that resonates with the 'if you know, you know' ethos of high-end fashion. His insights prompt a deeper consideration of what true luxury signifies in horology.
To me quiet luxury maximizes the relationship between owner and object, rather than noisy luxury, which muddles that relationship by bringing in the outside world/observers. So quiet luxury=owner and cherished object Noisy luxury=owner, object, outside world/observers The latter brings in a "third wheel," if you will, on, say, a romantic date. Noisy luxury is ok, but it is a different relationship between the owner and object than quiet luxury. Cheers, John
Dress watches generally are a genre that I would wish more of - hopefully someday again 🤞🏻
But I totally agree on this. Like the difference between a tourbillon watch with the word tourbillon on the dial above a cut-out and a watch with no wording and the tourbillon only visible through the case back.
The first one is my favorite among them, but all three have a great appeal. Best, Emmanuel
The first and third are my favourites as the exude class and the less is more aesthetic. Marc
At the end of the day, the key thing is elegance and being true to oneself. Put a crazy rock star in a Savile Row tuxedo, and it may look slightly out of place with the personality - put the same rock star in a Neapolitan tuxedo, and it might "jive" well. Elegance is almost always "done right."
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