A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Pros & Cons Review
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A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Pros & Cons Review

By christianch · Jan 14, 2025 · 53 replies
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Christianch's enduring fascination with the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk, nearly a decade after his initial encounter, highlights the model's unique appeal in the luxury watch landscape. His query to the WatchProSite community about the Zeitwerk's pros and cons, particularly concerning its wearability and ownership experience, taps into a rich vein of collector wisdom. This discussion offers invaluable insights for anyone considering this horological masterpiece, especially given its distinctive digital display and mechanical complexity.

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Hello Everyone!
Almost 10 years ago I took this photo at the Lange Boutique in Dresden. I did not buy the Zeitwerk as it was a bit outside by budget back then...fast forward to today it is even more money 😄 (at least the new model with black dial in Rose Gold) but.. as many watches came and went I can't get the Zeitwerk totally out of my mind. I love the time display and I think is unlike anything else, at any price range. 

Really in love with it! So I wanted to ask your opinion, especially for owners (present of past), about the Zeitwerk. What are the Pro and Cons ? I will have the chance to try again soon but If I am not mistaken it was pretty biig for my small wrist but I can't recall any other cons.

Thanks for sharing your opinion!
Christian




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M2
m2
Jan 14, 2025
I owned one for about a year…

1. They are quite a bit cheaper “used”. Don’t buy new. 2. Go for the newer reference with the preloading issue fixed. 3. The case really sucks imo. Incredibly boring. 4. It’s fine to wear daily if you want. I had no issues. 5. The finishing, and unique complication are amazing together. 6. If buying again I would cough for the date version or the striking time version. The date gives you a splash of red, which opens up more strap options. The striking version gives you even more dial side animat

CH
christianch
Jan 14, 2025
thank you for your honest assessment !

I usually buy new, not many used from trusted seller. I did find one but the price gets closer to the new which might be better due to the additional power reserver and quick setting. Will consider all your excellent points! Thanks Christian

M2
m2
Jan 14, 2025
Other thing to consider if you go used is the warranty left as Lange service is insanely expensive.

CH
christianch
Jan 14, 2025
Thank you, good advice. I plan to buy the new version due to the incrased power reserve and, apparently

better wearability!

M2
m2
Jan 14, 2025
Yeah the higher PR is probably good for better accuracy too. Mine got VERY inaccurate as the PR wore down.

JA
jack johnson
Jan 14, 2025
I love mine in Platinum! It's not like anything else in my collection.

Its a great combination of an unusual digital time display, the remontoir complication and very fine movement finishing!

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