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1815 "200th Anniversary F A Lange"

I acquired my first Lange some 10 years ago. It was a 1815 in white gold, with a black dial and a case diameter of 36/37mm which was rather small by today's standards, so I rather foolishly parted with it

Fortunately, I had the chance to make amends when Lange launched a new model to celebrate the 200th birthday of Ferdinand A Lange, founder of Saxon precision watchmaking.

This time, the watch is made in a limited edition of 200 pieces, with a 40mm platinum case.

After a wait of two months (which seemed like eternity), my piece (bearing a lucky number) finally arrived.

The dial is in solid silver style, with Arabic numerals, a recessed central segment and a railway-track minute scale:

The movement is Caliber L051.1, with 188 parts and 23 jewels. It has a power reserve of 55 hours and a stop-seconds function, and beats at a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour:

Getting acquainted with its Lange brothers in white metals:

Here is an obligatory wrist-shot. I should add because of the weight, it sits comfortably on the wrist. The watch is also rather dressy, and goes well with a suit.

Finally, resting in a box with other "time only" watches:

Thanks for looking.

Sam