After admiring this piece for several months, I went in one day to my local AD to kick the "tires" some more. I love the classic simple dial designs. I started looking at the JLC, the VC Patrimony etc. And then, I came back to the Lange. After receiving an offer I couldn't refuse I bought this fabulous watch thinking it could likely replace my first "real" watch, the IWC Portuguese FA Jones in RG.
You know what? After 4 years The Jones is still a keeper. I hope the RL works out the same.