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Thanks for the excellent reportage...
I was just amazed by the small size of a 5004 when compared with a Lange Double Split. Fact is, 5004 has a full perpetual function in it too whilst being smaller, no wonder it's 3x more expensive than a Lange Double Split.
Precision work is where the value is, on top of the finishing.
Just my 2 censt,
Larry
An interview with the owner of the four Lange Datographs
A few weeks ago I posted photos of a gentleman’s collection of Lange chronographs ( click here to see the thread). The post has since received over 1000 hits, which surely must be a record for one with only two pictures and barely any text. As it turns ou...
An interview with a collector continued
SJX : You also have a mighty impressive Patek collection. Can you tell about some of the highlights of your Patek collection? Patek Ref. 5004 in white gold with less common baton markers dial a la 3970 Owner: I have a few others but would like to single t...
Thanks a lot SJX and...
Of course, thanks to our happy collector ! The Dato Pisa is an amazing watch. Here is a pic I took in Geneva several months ago : Fr.Xavier...
Thanks, JiaXian and the Collector, for sharing...
this very interesting read. Great insight into the thinking & feelings that went into the acquisition of 4 datographs (also my favourite watch) and an enviable collection of Lange's, Patek's and others. I also noted that the Collector wears his watches, i...
Thank you SJX and Anonymous....
collector. You have both made my week, ok my year! What an amazing spread of watches....... Dear anonymous collector..........you have a piece of Heaven on Earth. Please enjoy it in the best of health. I salute you Sir. I enjoyed the honesty of the interv...
Wonderful interview.
Took my breath away - such an amazing collection and collector! I am impressed and humbled by such revelations. Thank you both. fernando
Hat's off !
Thanks for the wonderful interview. Very much enjoyable, and with much admiration.
nice interview jiaXian and nice collection, but.........
would the collection be as interesting if the emotion were the same, but it consisted of 4 identical seiko's a couple of Omega's, and an IWC or 2? i think it would be far less interesting which does show that money makes the hands go round. i would be far...
Dear Graham
beautiful post I couldn't agree more nevertheless the collection of anonymous gentleman is very appealing for us mortals then again happiness have many faces Sincerely Damian
Damian, thankyou. i must...
Damian, thankyou. i must admit that if i had money the buying of beautiful watches probably wouldnt mean as much to me as the thrill of the chase does now. if i won lotto i could spend a mil on watches, but i dont think they would have the same emotional ...
I think money has got nothing to do with passion.
If we own 200 Casios incld. all LEs and there's a fight to get the piece & story for every one of them, it's passion already I remember Jaw said once, "It has got nothing to do with the depth of your wallet..." and I think he nailed it!
Oh, and THANK YOU JiaXian!
Excellent reports...makes me lose my appetite for lunch! LOL
Rei, i agree with you although i think that money dilutes passion
if something is too easy to come by then perhaps there's less passion involved in the ownership of it. the watches that i've strived hard to find, saved hard to buy or finish a collection are the ones that mean more to me. there are a couple of watches, n...
