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Zeitwerk Striking Time…
Now that the Lange hype has cooled, the striking time seems like an amazing deal. You get digital minutes and a cool striking time feature, plus relatively good execution for a pretty reasonable price…
I used to own the OG Zeitwerk and had no problem wearing it daily. Has anyone owned the striking time here? How wearable is it as a daily? Reliability ok?
The gold version with a white dial seems more appealing to me as it seems like it can pair with more straps…
When it was issued, I listened to it, and I was not impressed. Not loud enough, the sound. Now I cannot say about the definitive watch.
There seems to be a noticeable difference between the older and newer version of the watch, according to these videos by Tim Mosso:
Another option could be the L.U.C Strike One, which is
a very beautiful watch and which strikes loud.
Best, Emmanuel
credit: Watchonista
Best, Emmanuel
credit: Watchonista
I have to say I’ve never thought of Lange as being overly subject to hype.
Certainly not like Patek, Rolex, or Journe.
That said, I’ve had the opportunity to handle the Striking Time on two different occasions in the past few months. It seems pretty wearable to me (7 1/4 - 7 1/2 inch wrist), and the instantaneously jumping hours and minutes are a blast to watch. However, I was not impressed at all by the volume of the chime. (Caveat: my hearing is beginning to fail and I’m soon due at the audiologist’s.) I can’t speak to reliability, but I have had good experiences with Lange’s service on my simpler watches.
The Zeitwerk in any guise is certainly distinctive. My favorite version is the model with the peripheral date indicator, even though I find it difficult to read.
That said, I’ve had the opportunity to handle the Striking Time on two different occasions in the past few months. It seems pretty wearable to me (7 1/4 - 7 1/2 inch wrist), and the instantaneously jumping hours and minutes are a blast to watch. However, I was not impressed at all by the volume of the chime. (Caveat: my hearing is beginning to fail and I’m soon due at the audiologist’s.) I can’t speak to reliability, but I have had good experiences with Lange’s service on my simpler watches.
The Zeitwerk in any guise is certainly distinctive. My favorite version is the model with the peripheral date indicator, even though I find it difficult to read.
Hmmm, the volume isn't too big a concern for me I guess. I mainly like the idea of the additional animation on the dial end hah.
It looks way too big on me but wears quite comfortably on my small wrist (6"/154mm).
My hearing is lousy, and both metals do chime softly. The PT version (which I own) sounded softer than the gold version (which I don't own) when I compared them many years ago, soon after they were introduced.
That said, the Striking Time embodies an immensely practical complication for owners who sit in meetings. Its soft chime, every 15 minutes, gently reminds but never disturbs.
The best part is at night. On a quiet night, I can often hear the soft chime from far across the room before falling asleep.
On the reverse side, the unusual movement is compelling. Aesthetically, I like the elements that got removed with the (really fantastic) technical improvements of subsequent ZW movements -- the Maltese cross stopworks atop the barrel, and the asymmetric/shaped remontoir bridge, which fit nicely with the rest of the movement's asymmetry.
I tried one on the wrist a long time ago during a gtg in paris and visiting the local AD .
Its been on my radar since then . And currently a bit more tbh . Like you said there seems to be some good deals out there. 🙏🏻
Certainly a looker - great photo, m2.
No, I've never seen this piece in the metal.
Agree though: if it's for you, some good value prices around on it given the original price and the level of complication and watchmaking you get for the money.