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Interesting stack of watches...

 
 By: amanico : October 18th, 2015-06:36
The Lange 31 looks ( and is ) enormous! 

That was the big con for me, when I tried it several times. 

But I love the concept. 

As for the Datograph / Langematik perpetual pair, this is such a killing duo. Two champions in their respective category. 

Thanks for the post, Sascha. 

Nicolas


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Well, for me, it is the concept which is the most difficult to understand

 
 By: foversta : October 18th, 2015-10:53
The watch was very important for Lange technically speaking to prepare the Zeitwerk with the constant force constraints but I don't see the point to achieve such power reserve, I mean I don't see what it brings to clients. As a wise man said, so you want an unlimited power reserve? Buy an automatic watch. LOL
A very rare bird in the Lange collection what makes it so special.
Fx
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It is a bit like a car with 1000 HP. You almost never use them.

 
 By: amanico : October 18th, 2015-11:26
But it stays in your mind.
Best,
Nicolas
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I remember discussing with the young watchmaker at the dinner in Apicius

 
 By: Mark in Paris : October 18th, 2015-12:02
He told me it was really to prove they could do it and go that way i.e. the very long power reserve while remaining constant in the acccuracy.
So, I imagine the longer the power reserve with keeping accuracy is and the better was the work of the watchmakers team.
More a Showcase than a real watch made to sell. Me think )
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It is a very interesting pick-up

 
 By: Mark in Paris : October 18th, 2015-06:47
Very different layout, though the same DNA.

But what is the most interesting is the movements diversity.

The Lange 31 article will be very interesting to read.

Cheers, Mark
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"But what is the most interesting is the movements diversity." Voila!

 
 By: ik2000 : October 18th, 2015-08:50
The movement picture Sascha showed is a really superb example of the values of Lange that I love.
What I would be interested to see, is the number of models in a range vs the number of different movements used across the range.
Lange don't have a HUGE stable of watches, like many other brands. But what I find is that they don't seem to take the easy road, i.e. using just one or two movements across their range. There isn't a weak movement at all at Lange.
Thanks for the pics, a great collection. Imran
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Datograph vs. Lange 31

 
 By: Sascha : October 18th, 2015-09:39
The following picture shows how huge the Lange 31 is:

Datograph Flyback vs. Lange 31


Kind regards!

Sascha
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The Dato seems ultra thin, in comparison. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 18th, 2015-09:48
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How thick is it??

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : October 18th, 2015-10:47
2 cm?!?
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Naah, 16 mm, if I remember well. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 18th, 2015-11:30
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I'd love to see a pic of a 35mm Saxonia on top of that stack, to compare sizes!

 
 By: CR : October 18th, 2015-13:59
Sascha, thanks for the photos of some models we don't see too often -- the PT Perpetual with the older dial color, and the Lange 31.
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You inspired us to take this pic tonight...

 
 By: CR : October 21st, 2015-20:42
35mm Saxonia with 44.2mm Zeitwerk Striking Time.









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What an enjoyable Sunday Summit Meeting.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : October 18th, 2015-10:21
And so nice of Lange to let you participate ;-))
You are the doctor who went to school near there, correct? You have a wonderful collection of watches which I am sure have special meaning for you. Cheers!
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Yes, i am the doctor who went to the medical school in Dresden when the brands rebirth was happening. That ist one of the reasons for my Lange passion. [nt]

 
 By: Sascha : October 18th, 2015-10:59
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it is really a fab four! Thanks a lot Sasha for this impressive gathering! [nt]

 
 By: foversta : October 18th, 2015-10:47
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Can you tell us more about ....

 
 By: beejo : October 23rd, 2015-11:07
the strap on the datograph?is it a hybrid?

Best,
Ahmed
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The strap is not Lange

 
 By: Sascha : October 23rd, 2015-11:25
I am using a Hirsch-strap with an upper side made of leather and an under side made of rubber.
The strap is completely water resistant an very very durable.
Regards,
Sascha This message has been edited by Sascha on 2015-10-23 11:26:12
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