A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date Review

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MTR shares his growing fascination with the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date, highlighting its practical 72-hour power reserve and unique date display. He seeks community insights and hands-on experiences, particularly regarding its 42mm size and comparison to other Zeitwerk models. MTR's inquiry provides a platform for collectors to discuss the nuances of this innovative digital display timepiece.

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The more I follow up with the Zeitwerk Date the more this watch starts to fascinate (haunt??) me.

The longer PR (72 hours) is very practical for me since I like to change watches after one or two days. The solution for the date is very appealing and gives to the dial a certain „twist“ which I appreciate very much.
The 42 mm don’t disturb me at least. I am Panerai proven. 😎

It would be my first ALS. And at the moment I am very excited about this piece. But until now I just have made research on the internet and have no personal experience.

What do you think? Does anybody have personal experience / hands-on experience with the Zeitwerk Date?

Thanks in advance 🙏

Best
Thomas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Zeitwerk Date, while beautiful and well-executed, is noticeably larger than the original Zeitwerk but thinner than the Striking Time, making its wearability a key consideration.
The new movement in the Zeitwerk Date offers a practical 72-hour power reserve and an added button to advance the hour, which are significant improvements for daily wearers.
Some collectors prefer the Striking Time or Decimal Strike versions over the Zeitwerk Date, especially if a chiming complication is desired, finding the date ring on the Zeitwerk Date can make the dial appear busy.
The hour button on the Zeitwerk Date is a point of contention; while convenient for fast-forwarding dates, some prefer a cleaner, button-less design for a watch that is already easy to adjust.
The integration of the date functionality on the Zeitwerk Date is praised for not disturbing the basic Zeitwerk design language, making it an appealing option for those who appreciate the complication.
For collectors who prioritize a longer power reserve, the Zeitwerk Date's 72-hour PR is a significant advantage over the standard Zeitwerk's 36 hours, influencing purchasing decisions.

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recoveringwatchaholic

Oct 19, 2019

If you got the wrist for it...

It wears pretty much the same as the larger Zeitwerk models, which I prefer. Only handled the locked movement/dummy piece, but the functions seem to be pretty intuitive and easy to use. Solid choice for your first Lange.

MTR

Oct 19, 2019

Thank you,

that is a very helpful answer. Are you tempted to pull the trigger? Cheers Thomas

recoveringwatchaholic

Oct 19, 2019

Tempted for sure...

...but I'll see if they introduce any new dial color options in the future. Anyway, letting the funds recover since my last Lange purchase first. Lol.

amanico

Oct 19, 2019

Welcome here, by the way! [nt]

recoveringwatchaholic

Oct 20, 2019

if that was meant for me...

thanks! lol just an extension of the instagram handle. Been lurking for a while now.

MTR

Oct 20, 2019

LOL!

Now I understand your name better! 😁 My name should be „Wantstoreducehiscolletionsignifiantlybuthasalreadyfivenewwatchesinfocuswhichhavetobesiftedoutorfunded“ 😬 Best Thomas

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