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Most good things come in pairs.....
To begin with, take a look at these modest Tudors, for example: Heritage Chrono Blue and Black Bay. Pretty good looking pieces but relatively inexpensive. They have become my daily beaters.
Next, the Jaeger LeCoultre Reversos - Bleu et Rouge, elegant timepieces
Followed by a pair of Journes: Octa Chrono and Titanium Tourbillon, both rather pleasing to the eyes
Finally, a pair of Lange & Heynes: Frederick Auguste I and Konig Albert von Sachsen (King Albert of Saxony) Monopusher Central Chronograph
The latter is certainly not new. It was first introduced in Basel 2006 but it took me a while to appreciate its beauty and hunt it down (I was told Marco Lang only makes about 40 watches a year)
At first glance, the watch looks deceptively like a ratrappante. This is because both the chrono second and minute hands stem from the central axis, making the face exceptionally clean
I was attracted by the enamel dial and Roman indices, plus the differently colored hands for easy reading..
I also like the onion-shaped crown
The watch carries the Calibre IV movement, inspired by pocket watches. Note
- the extra-long coloumn wheel on top of the crown wheel
- the curved levers
- the large (200 teeth) wheel
- the two-layered coupling wheels, one for the seconds hand and one for the minutes hand
As usual, I will end this post with a wrist shot, but would add that the 44 mm diameter platinum case makes the watch feel very substantial on the wrist.
One passing note - I understand Lange & Heyne recently introduced a black dial with rose gold hands for this model, which looks very interesting in pictures. I await ernestly to see this version in the flesh.
Hope you enjoyed the post, the mug shots notwithstanding 
Ogygia, where are you?
Ogygia, where are you? Sam
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Most good things come in pairs.....
To begin with, take a look at these modest Tudors, for example: Heritage Chrono Blue and Black Bay. Pretty good looking pieces but relatively inexpensive. They have become my daily beaters. Next, the Jaeger LeCoultre Reversos - Bleu et Rouge, elegant time...
Pairs of things are mostly good...
And you are spot on the Tudors...wonderful inexpensive pieces, with lots of appeal. The JLCs not my cup of tea, but the Lang and Heyes are WOWWWWWW. Thanks for sharing them Best, Horo
Thx Tai Lo
Glad you like the brand too. PS - I am still agonizing over the misfortune of missing your grand function. Best Sam
King Albert of Saxony is just so beautiful ...
and probably the nicest watch from Lang & Heyne. Congrats! L&H: Yes, the total production is about 40 pieces per year and their level of in-house production is amazing, even compared to very well-known big players. Lot´s of nice "pairs" and the Bu...
Thx Oliver....
I thought it might be big but as it turns out, is just about the right size. It is everything I want a watch to be - , platinum case, a fabulous movement, enamel dial, Roman indices, single button and simple layout etc. BTW, the container is a travel case...
Sam, I got one as well as a "present"...
... (the travecase I) by an European dealer as well :-) Best, Oliver
always enjoy a glimpse at your beautiful collection
I have never seen a Lang and Heyne in the metal but clearly this has to change! Best Andreas
thank you Andreas
Marco Lang is one of the few independent watchmakers I truly admire.... Best Sam
Great pairs! :)
Congrats! No surprice, but the Reverso pair really speaks to me...! ;) Best Blomman
Thx Blomman
Somehow I don't wear the reversos as often as I should, but I pledge to make amends Best Sam
Cool collection, Sam.
To me the coolest pair is your Tudor. Almost no money ( or should we rather think that the others are over priced? ) ,and a maximum of pleasure. Think about it: For the price of a Reverso Rouge, which is an extremely cool Watch, you can have this pair of ...