A. Lange & Söhne

Hello Lange Fans,
I was on the phone a moment ago with Alkis, Lange's watchmaker in NYC. He is a real gentleman and always takes time to answer calls personally. For me, Alkis is one part of the reason I love the Lange brand so much.

Well, I started thinking... shall we  get together somehow, electronically---and send Lange a thank you letter--for Alkis excellent work?

I don't know exactly how to go about it--but perhaps we could attach our names to an email or a letter of some kind?

I think this would really touch Alkis' heart.

I suppose I could write a simple email, and then anyone who would like to attach their name could simply email me, and I will attach their name to the email.

I could also send the letter, snail-mail, on actual paper, to Alkis and Lange...

Just a thought...

/M/

I'm a big fan of Alkis.

I, too, think he is the asset or treasure of Lange and it is exactly the reason why I collect Lange, only Lange.  I don't know much about other brands but when something is wrong with my watches, I don't like my watches to be looked at or serviced at some undisclosed location by someone without a face for unspecified period of time.
Fortunately, I live in NYC and work a few blocks from his workshop and I drop by occasionally and chat with him and stacy.  Whenever I notice something - say, this one runs too fast - I bring it in, he takes a look at it and diagnoses.  Knowing who touches my watch is very assuring, at least to me. 
Alkis and Stacy are like my family in NY, since I don't have anyone here.  Anyway, I have several Lange and many of them were pre-owned and taken care of by Alkis to the perfect new condition in a reasonable amount of time.  Whenever I register those new acquisitions, I contact Lange USA and have Michelle register for me (web site registration is not always in a good mood), and tell her how nice Alkis is, that he is the reason why I keep collecting Lange, and ask her to convery my gratitude to Marcia (President of Lange USA) as well.  Group thing is also a good idea, but each one of us can do the same whenever we feel that.  Either way, it will be good for Alkis. 

Best,

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2008-05-30 12:55:52

Alkis' skill is equalled only by his (and Stacy's) personality.

Regards,

Tom

Alkis is a true gentleman,and the whole Lange team in NewYork is really incredible.
They are indeed a great asset to the company they represent.
We are lucky to have them in the big apple.
I am with you on that one.
Also thank you Rainer,Michelle,Marcia.
Hats off to you.
James Alain Johnson

I noticed the same than you when I visited the Lange Stand in Geneva...The Lange People was very nice with us, took a lot of time to present to us the new watches, but also the old ones, and they warmly welcomed us...

I'm not surprised at all, I'm just pleased!

Count in me!

Best.

Nicolas

Alkis is a true gentleman and I simply love this guy
He and Stacy make great partner.
Lovesss*CL

Alkis is A. Lange & Sohne to me. He keeps all of mine going and is a great guy too. Stacy is a real sweet heart as well. I live in the boondocks of Charlotte , N.C. A Lange Dealer- less waste land. With out Alkis support, I would be lost.

Count me in!

BUCKO

including a Dato. But he is even a better person, and Stacy !

I'll write a short letter and post it here--then I will add all of your names and send it to Lange as well as Alkis. I know he will very touched. Letter coming shortly.

No message body

He is simply amazing!!! He has worked on 2 out of 3 of my Langes and kept them up to the level of perfection we have all come to expect!