A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

amanico · 2019-12-11T14:14:50Z

A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater (2015): Collectors discuss its unique mechanism, wearability, and the challenges of its size and winding for daily use.

Amanico shares images of the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, unveiled in 2015, inviting the community to discuss their impressions of this complex timepiece. The post highlights the author's personal preference for the movement's backside over the dial, despite acknowledging its originality.

Just two pictures of this Zeitwerk which was unveiled in 2015.

As always with the Zeitwerk, I find the backside more interesting than the dial side.

But I have to say that even if I admit it is an original watch, I am not a big fan of it.

What do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is better suited as a special occasion watch due to its difficulty in winding and its substantial size, which can make it challenging for daily wear or fitting under shirt cuffs.
The watch features a super cool mechanism with an energy-absorbing rotating regulator that accelerates and brakes the discs, showcasing amazing technology.
Despite its fascinating complication and unique design, the short 36-hour power reserve makes the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater less ideal for daily wear compared to the Zeitwerk Date.
The Zeitwerk's creative complication results in a distinctive appearance from both front and back, with the hour changes being particularly satisfying due to the simultaneous movement of all three numeral discs.
While some find the Zeitwerk difficult to wind, others enjoy the process, noting that a deployant buckle can help with weight distribution, and French cuffs accommodate the watch better than barrel sleeves.
The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater's high price and size can be deterrents for collectors with smaller wrists.

The Discussion

Clueless_Collector

Dec 11, 2019

I’m a big fan of a ZW...

It’s a family I wish to own in the ALS collection. I’m not a big fan of the price (especially this MR, lol) or size though but that’s because my wrist is smallish.

amanico

Dec 12, 2019

Hehehe.. Thanks, my friend. [nt]

jleno

Dec 11, 2019

Probably my favorite Lange!

A creative complication that makes the watch look unlike anything else both front and back. The only issue I would have with the Zeitwerk is the size, if considering one for myself. But I think the dial side is great as well. From the videos I've seen of it, the hour changes are very satisfying when all three numeral discs change at once with a subtle click.

amanico

Dec 12, 2019

Yes, a bit big. Thanks, jleno. [nt]

aperna

Dec 11, 2019

I truly appreciate everything that brought this design into fruition however I’m not a fan [nt]

amanico

Dec 12, 2019

Same here, my friend. Thanks, Tony. [nt]

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