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Back to basics.
Less than 3 weeks ago I went with my friend to the ALS boutique to pick up his second Lange within days from acquiring his first. A one-two punch in quick succession: Datograph up/down and the Richard Lange boutique version. Very cool!
I had highly recommended the RL to him to compliment his Dato and this proved to be the right choice as he has grown very fond of it. I have had my eye on the RL for some time but something else always took precedent. The day of reckoning finally arrive when my AD called me a couple of days ago that one was available. I decided to put my money where my mouth is and paid him a fruitful visit the next day.
Why the RL now? It's been around for some time but when it came to pulling the trigger I always got tempted by something else more complicated or with a bit more functionality. However, I now appreciate it for what it is and admire its focused dedication towards chronometric excellence. Maybe I'm getting old as well. 
We go down this horological path like we do in life. We want to experience the gastronomical feasts and fancy concoctions but in time indigestion sets in and we crave for simple fare.
I've arrived at this point where I find the RL's uncluttered dial and unpretentiousness to be a breath of fresh air. Glancing at my wrist no longer involves squinting or trying to decipher information that I usually have no use for. What greets me is the purity of the dial; only disturbed by the smooth rotating blue second hand that gives it charm and character. The weight of platinum also reminds me of its precious nature.
I'm sure I'll think of something more to say in the days ahead when I have given it more wrist time. In the meantime, here are some quick shots.
Thank you all for sharing this with me and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and views if there are any.
NB. Just in case Moritz is looking, yes it comes with an in-house manufactured balance spring!
Cheers and HAGWE!
Fernando
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Back to basics.
Less than 3 weeks ago I went with my friend to the ALS boutique to pick up his second Lange within days from acquiring his first. A one-two punch in quick succession: Datograph up/down and the Richard Lange boutique version. Very cool! I had highly recomm...
Fernando, just after you post your beautiful RD on the Wristscan...
...you post this here!! Surely you know how to make yourself hated! :) Congratulations, my friend. As I also said on the Wristscan thread: you are a man of taste. Of good taste, of course! ;)
LOL Sanro!
I do hope I can make you hate me more! :) :) Thanks for the kind words. You should see some of the dogs I have.;) Best fernando
Back to fundamentals....
Well done, my friend. I much prefer this one to the Boutique Edition, which I find a tad too artificial, with its blue accents ( does that really justify to call it Boutique Edition, couldn't they work a bit harder on that??? ) This " normal " one is the ...
I'm pumped up hearing this from you Nico.
Thank you so much! Luckily, they didn't put a date on it. :) Best fernando
Congratulations Fernando, this is a beautiful.....
Time-Piece, I too fell in love with it the first time I saw it and tried it several times on my trips to Singapore. However every time I found it a wee bit too big for my wrist, to my great sadness because I really like the simplicity of this dial, the Ro...
It's really not ...
so bad at 40.5mm Francois. Being an observatory watch I find the size ideal, giving it the presence it deserves and the movement is well proportioned. Thanks for the kind words. :) Best fernando
I know Fernando, you are absolutely right......
40.5mm is not that big at all, it is just one of those things. I imagined it differently on my wrist:) nevertheless it will probably be on my wrist soon but the priority right now is the VC Pat. Trad. Platinum, small second, manual 38mm :) Cheers Francois...
Well done and congratulations Fernando!
Your wrist shots may persuade me to pull the trigger as after I finally lay my hands on that beautiful Cabaret.... Best Sam
Sam, Sam..
I'm still envious of your Lumen! You are a very patient man with the Cabaret - still hunting? Best mate :) fernando
You're not getting old, Fernando, but wiser. ;)
The RL is slowly but steadily taking the place of the 1 as my favorite Lange and dream watch. :) Best! Marcelo
You are too kind Marcelo
However, my wife may not agree with you on that point. :) Seriously, this watch for me is the antithesis to all the nouveau designs and contraptions that are flooding the market these days. For an (old) man, it's too much to digest. :) I admire your choic...
Wisdom comes in different forms, Fernando.
Maybe your wife does not recognize the horological one. LOL! ;) Best! Marcelo
Simple but sophisticated ...
is hard to beat, most of the time. Congrats, Fernando! Oliver
Beautiful piece
Remind me never to hang out with you or I may well end up homeless. Like you, this one has been on my list but others keep jumping the queue. A great choice and congratulations. Dean
Didn't you know...
I've been homeless for a while? :) The number of watch shops here is mind blowing! I need to move elsewhere. :) Thanks Dean! fernando
Congrats PT RL buddy
I got mine a couple of years ago and agree with everything you said.
Thank you Moses!
Show some pics. I like to see someone else with it on. :) cheers fernando
Congrats and +1 on...
Hi Fernando Many Congrats ! and I like what you said "....uncluttered dial and unpretentiousness to be a breath of fresh air. Glancing at my wrist no longer involves squinting or trying to decipher information that I usually have no use for. " :) Cheers
Congrats and best wishes
Congratulations on pulling the trigger on such a beautiful and elegant watch! The platinum RL is a sight to behold, and it's magnetism only grows with time. The minimalist dial, the indirect driven seconds hand and the weight on the wrist equate to my per...
You are certainly an influencial man Colton!
Seeing all the beautiful WS from you and others here have certainly helped my cause in acquiring the RL.:) Thanks so much for your kind words and wishes. Best fernando
Great choice. I too have the (original) Dato and RL in Pt.
For all the reasons you cited. Congratulations
You are never wrong with such watch.
One of the top 3 hands watches of the high end segment! Huge congrats! Fx
Glad to hear Fx.
Coming from you, that's an honour. Thank you so much. Mind telling me which are the top 3 in your opinion. Just curious. :) Best fernando
Not to go off tangent, and it is something I have thought of for a while....
What would be your top 3 3-hands time only with seconds piece. For me this RL is a killer and number one (outside of the enamel PLM, but that is a different ball game altogether!), and surely that wristshot deserves masthead honours, a very subtle classy ...
Back to the BEST....
Back to the BEAST and the BEST!! I am glad you have moved away from mediocrity to the sublime!! A large chunk of platinum and jumping digits await!
Well Tommy...
you have shown me that 'resistance is futile' and as a partner in crime, you are now playing the devil's role? :) The two you mentioned will have to wait till next year for me I'm afraid. Nice move on your part. I'll leave it to you to make the announceme...
Exquisite Taste !
Best of the Langes outside of Dato ! Congrats and Happy Tnaksgiving ! Nice sweater ... Compliments the RL very well .... LOL
Thanks flamenco..
I have been contemplating this one for a while. Glad I finally made my mind up. :) Best fernando
Fernando, you have exquisitely fine taste!
Your platinum RL is one of my favorite watches of all time. It wears a little big for me when I tried the boutique wg edition but I definitely love the RL still esp your platinum version. Enjoy your RL and may it time happy moments for you always. Cheers ...
You know Robin...
when I first saw it a few years back, I thought it was big too. However, in time my perception of it has changed and now I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you for the kind words. :) Best fernando
After the DS it was the second Lange with an inhouse spring ...
... if I am not wrong. Hence the price tag for a "simple" three hand watch. This one was / is also on and off in my mind when I day dream about watches and I love it for it traditional technical aspects as well as the new technical solutions. Fantastic ad...
You are a good source of information Moritz!
And I was looking forward to you response, never knowing what to expect. :) Thank you again! Best fernando
Congratulations it looks perfect on your wrist
You have impeccable taste. This has been my favourite three handed watch since it was released (2006?). I started with the red gold warmer version, but added the platinum version just this year to compliment it. A bit silly but I couldn't resist having bo...
Thank you but I must congratulate YOU!
Having two shows a real commitment and cements your taste in haute horlogerie. :) Would love to see them both together! Thanks. Best fernando
Major congrats !
Dear Fernando my friend, 1st of all i hasten to send you my deepest congratulations for your purchase! It is a wondrous piece and im sure you know truly well what my feelings are towards the RL family, my absolute favourite amongst Lange's collection. Thi...
Well Danke Stephen!
You are not the first to respond but you do make a very convincing argument and have been very influential regarding the desirability and qualities of the RL, especially the PLM! I am very happy with this regular version and it hasn't left my wrist since ...
Yes i do know that fully well mein Freund ;)
As a toast to your newest acquisition, i give you a medly of all ( with the exception of that rather unpleasant Referenzuhr, which would pardon the need for another discussion) the members of the Richard Lange family! Tschuss Stephen The KING The Twirling...
Belated congrats!!
Enjoy the RL.. I must say i have grown to appreciate its unassuming beauty more day by day.. ym
Dear Fernando
can you adopt me? :) Your collection is really outstanding one Looking it over the years you made it flawless Best regards and congrats on your new piece Damjan
Dear Damjan
You comments are appreciated but I still consider myself to be in the learning stage compared to all the masters here. I am continuously evolving through trial and error and I can now honestly say I more or less know exactly what I want in a timepiece wit...
Fernando, the wrist shot looks really nice!
The platinum case and the dial combination are really superb. It looks better than my rose gold RL. Regards Ling
Richard Lange PT is...
one of my all time favorites. Please post more photos when you can Fernando. Best, -- Richard.
Totally utterly sublime!
Mein Gott in himmel! That lunar lustre, can you comprehend it? Wear it in the very very best of Platinumic health mein Freund ;) Tschuss Stephen