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An X-rated Experience (or: Lust, Longing and Lange)
I've always been attracted to blue hands on a dress watch. Something
about the combination of blued hands against a white/silver dial just
speaks to me.
And I like Langes. Unfortunately, my budget had only allowed me one so far, an 1815 which I love dearly.
Lange 1's with blue hands aren't so common on the market, and the ones more frequently encountered are the YG ones with blued hands.
The WG/blue hands edition was tougher to find as not many were made. I longed for one, but they were out of production, and seldom came up pre-owned.
It seemed my lust for this 101.027X was destined to remain unconsummated...
... until one day in Aug when Ianny messaged me to tell me he had found one in Tokyo!
In a fever of anticipation, I emailed the seller, and after some to-and-fro, I paid for the watch. Coincidentally, we had booked our family holiday to Japan so I was able to collect the watch personally in Nov.
This Lange 101.027X was truly amazing in the metal. On the way back from the shop in Ginza, I could not resist multiple wristshots, no doubt puzzling many Japanese shoppers.
I woke up early the next morning to take more wristshots (my wife muttered sleepily that I was 'totally mad').
And safely back home.
I really love how the blue hands stand out. I don't mind the printed roman numerals , I feel they are in fact a necessary feature to allow the hands to stand boldly at the forefront of the watch. And together wth my 1815, they make a nice pair of Langes with blued hands.
A huge thank you to Ianny for spotting this watch, and thank you to all fellow Lange-lovers for writing up about this model in this forum, and helping (directly or indirectly) to fuel my lust/longing.
Which is now of course happily satisfied ;-)
And I like Langes. Unfortunately, my budget had only allowed me one so far, an 1815 which I love dearly.
Lange 1's with blue hands aren't so common on the market, and the ones more frequently encountered are the YG ones with blued hands.
The WG/blue hands edition was tougher to find as not many were made. I longed for one, but they were out of production, and seldom came up pre-owned.
It seemed my lust for this 101.027X was destined to remain unconsummated...
... until one day in Aug when Ianny messaged me to tell me he had found one in Tokyo!
In a fever of anticipation, I emailed the seller, and after some to-and-fro, I paid for the watch. Coincidentally, we had booked our family holiday to Japan so I was able to collect the watch personally in Nov.
This Lange 101.027X was truly amazing in the metal. On the way back from the shop in Ginza, I could not resist multiple wristshots, no doubt puzzling many Japanese shoppers.
I woke up early the next morning to take more wristshots (my wife muttered sleepily that I was 'totally mad').
And safely back home.
I really love how the blue hands stand out. I don't mind the printed roman numerals , I feel they are in fact a necessary feature to allow the hands to stand boldly at the forefront of the watch. And together wth my 1815, they make a nice pair of Langes with blued hands.
A huge thank you to Ianny for spotting this watch, and thank you to all fellow Lange-lovers for writing up about this model in this forum, and helping (directly or indirectly) to fuel my lust/longing.
Which is now of course happily satisfied ;-)
You are banned!
For the ultimate Watch Porn on our Pure forum lol!! :p
Blue and X-rated??? Hehe
Nice pics bro! Congrats once again. Ian is the Vlad for Lange. He is a dangerous one... :p
Cheers
Robin
Blue and X-rated??? Hehe
Nice pics bro! Congrats once again. Ian is the Vlad for Lange. He is a dangerous one... :p
Cheers
Robin
Heh heh, thanks!
Hmm... If I had made a movie of the second hand moving, would that be a blue movie? ;-)
But in truth, all of you (Ian, you, Dylan61, YM, KFC) have all gradually bewitched me with your various Langes & L1's over the past 1.5 years, so you all take part of the blame for 'poisoning' me so thoroughly.
To more 'poisonings' !
This message has been edited by NT931 on 2015-12-05 02:13:40
But in truth, all of you (Ian, you, Dylan61, YM, KFC) have all gradually bewitched me with your various Langes & L1's over the past 1.5 years, so you all take part of the blame for 'poisoning' me so thoroughly.
To more 'poisonings' !
This message has been edited by NT931 on 2015-12-05 02:13:40
Many congratulations.
That's an exceptional watch. I am a bit confused by that last word you wrote: "...satisfied." Are you sure?
Thank you! and good point Padj... perhaps satisfied til 31 Dec 2015?
After which my horological longings become unpredictable in a new year ;-)
It's been a very satisfying and eclectic year for me - quite varied watches were acquired, both vintage and modern - but thoroughly happy with all of them.
Who knows what 2016 will bring! This message has been edited by NT931 on 2015-12-05 05:13:31
It's been a very satisfying and eclectic year for me - quite varied watches were acquired, both vintage and modern - but thoroughly happy with all of them.
Who knows what 2016 will bring! This message has been edited by NT931 on 2015-12-05 05:13:31
Absolutely gorgeous watch
I can imagine the big smile on your face when you put this watch on. The watch looks fantastic on your wrist. Congrats again!
By the way, hat also makes this L1 interesting is that it doesn't come with lumed hands compared with most L1s. But I am sure you know that already.
Regards,
Ian
By the way, hat also makes this L1 interesting is that it doesn't come with lumed hands compared with most L1s. But I am sure you know that already.
Regards,
Ian
Huge congrats bro..
.. It's a stunner indeed, and your pictures really make the blued hands pop!
Can't wait to see it in the metal!
Congrats Nigel, enjoy your beautiful L1 in good health! It's one of the nicest L1 models. [nt]
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Thanks Craig!
Your Lange database was very helpful for me when I was looking for L1's with blued hands. It really helped winnow down the choices from a bewildering array of L1's (which I initially found confusing as a noob).
Of course searching the database for blued hands also led me to discover your 109.049, which is indeed a grail watch for many. That is a truly sublime L1!
And so our dreams continue...
Of course searching the database for blued hands also led me to discover your 109.049, which is indeed a grail watch for many. That is a truly sublime L1!
And so our dreams continue...
The combination of blue hands on white/silver dial looks really good on your wrist,
as shown in the photos. Both watches are lovely. To be able to collect the Lange 1 in person while on holiday is just sweet!
Big congrats on
acquiring such a lovely and rare piece..
We really need a Lange 1 and 1815 gtg one day..
Congrats again bro !
.. great catch there (thanks to Ianny as well) and I must say the L1 with blue hands looks fantastic on you ! Hope to see it in person some day.
Cheers !
Thanks to the SG bros...
... for your kind words, and of course, for your 'enabling' over the years!
I must have tried on your L1's many times , thinking to myself again and again whether an L1 would be too big on my skinny wrist and whether it would feel right. I can now finally report that it feels damn good on the wrist! (and for once, even the wife approves)
I must have tried on your L1's many times , thinking to myself again and again whether an L1 would be too big on my skinny wrist and whether it would feel right. I can now finally report that it feels damn good on the wrist! (and for once, even the wife approves)