Gary G
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Is it Macro Monday yet?
I believe that it is, at least as far West as Nova Scotia! I'm heading out on an overnight flight from California tonight, so I hope you'll excuse me for getting this thread off to a start prior to midnight here. My offerings for this month, of the Lange Mighty Double Split:
One of two column wheels that control the chrono movement:
Three of the gold chatons:
The split minutes bridge and mechanism -- a mechanical marvel that contains two linked but independent, instantaneously jumping, flyback minutes mechanisms, one of which is a rattrapante! A wonder of watchmaking, in my humble view...
An illuminated view of the split seconds mechanism, including the heart shaped cam:
Finally, the two "split" mechanisms that give the watch its name, seen together
Looking forward to others' contributions!
Best,
Gary G
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Is it Macro Monday yet?
I believe that it is, at least as far West as Nova Scotia! I'm heading out on an overnight flight from California tonight, so I hope you'll excuse me for getting this thread off to a start prior to midnight here. My offerings for this month, of the Lange ...
I have a feeling...
it's going to be a slow macro Monday. Who dares follow after such a magnificient display? :) An engineering marvel with incredible finishing: the (mighty) DS. Photographer extraordinaire with superb close-ups: the ( incomparable) GG. Who's next? :) fernan...
You are way too nice, Fernando!
In any case, my intent is to promote participation, not stifle it! I did get lucky with this series of shots, I think -- great subject matter and I just happened to select some friendly angles that led to 3-D views... Best, Gary
Fantastic photo, Gary.
I'm stealing it for my personal private selfish indulgent. LOL The double split is such a monster! Regard Tyler
The DS is the one!
At this point probably my favorite watch to photograph -- so many interesting angles to pursue... Thanks for your note! Best, Gary
Great character, Art!
Love the look of this piece, and your image captures the vintage look perfectly! Best, Gary
Astonishing pictures !!!
I am ashamed to admit that I "used" mine again yesterday to prepare a packaged soup. Well, better than never ... Great thanks for these! amerix
The DS is meant for timing!
Soup or whatever! Glad to hear that you are getting use out of this great piece -- and thanks for your kind note. Best, Gary
Heavy mechanica
Hi Gary, These macros make me speechless. The DS is for me the ultimate chrono, I would put it on a shelf to admire it every day. Thanks also for the subtitles as we often watch them without completly knowing what is this or that part made for. Cheers, Ma...
Love your DeBethune!
I'm a big admirer of their work -- touches like that rotor are futuristic and classic at the same time. Thanks for posting this photo! Also, thanks for the kind remarks -- I have to agree that the Double Split is a real mechanical work of art! Best, Gary
No it is not!
and you are not allowed to post any more macro pics ...there are people with heart conditions out there you know.... :) Just astonishing dear Gary .... better than in Lange official press Truly masterful work Best Damjan
Thank you, Damjan!
I have to confess that I was pretty pleased with this set of photos -- since then I've had a couple of photo sessions that yielded not one usable image... Guess I have to work on consistency! Best, Gary
Love it!
Great effect of the domed crystal, and good use of bokeh on this piece. I need to learn more about the whole vintage world! Best, Gary G
Very cool!
Especially love that ultra-low angle on the first shot. I'm spending so much time these days working on technique that I feel I'm paying less attention to finding interesting angles and crops -- you have certainly done well with these shots! Best, Gary G
Here's some I took a while ago..
but I think you will still enjoy them, no? :) Mech. ...
Incredible shots of an
Incredible movement design. I find the vertical nature of the movement easier to appreciate than the more horizontal, which might be deemed subtlety more sophisticated? I don't know... I might be out of my depth here, and also in those 'deep' photos too! ...
You are a deep fellow, Gary!
Thanks for commenting -- always great to see your name pop up in a thread. Hope you are doing well! Best, Gary