A. Lange & Söhne

I went to my AD today to view a watch that she had set aside for me to see. When leaving the house today, I had zero intention of making any purchases. This was to be a longer term hunt for my first ALS.  The reason my AD had set this particular watch aside is that she knew I had fallen in love with the Grand Saxonia (40mm) due to its size and simplicity. She also knew that for my first Lange, the patented date function would be a welcome, if not, required, attribute. In fact, I'm not sure if she would have let me buy my first Lange WITHOUT the signature Lange date ( and I'm not kidding).  At first, I was looking at a RG Grand Lange 1 that she had in stock. This is a terrific watch and I'm sure for many, would be the one. Somehow, I could not get past the overlapping circles on the dial, especially knowing of the newly designed Grand Lange 1 without the overlap. (Of course, the new Grand Lange 1 is a major coup, but alas, no where to be found).  I saw a YG Lange 1, which is a great watch, but also did not speak to me. It is a bit small for my wrist and I would prefer RG or WG in that piece. Again, the newly designed Grand Lange 1 would likely be more my cup of tea.  Enter the Grand Langematik (yg)... 40mm on black strap. I was immediately drawn to the size and symmetry of the watch. In addition, the watch has a black strap, which I find tempers the YG making it much more subtle. The signature Lange Date at 12 OClock is by no means an intrusion and its presence solves my dilemma.... a Grand Saxonia (that I love) without sacrificing the Date Function.  Most important of all, when I saw the watch and placed it on my wrist, it smiled at me in that way that we have all experienced... you just know. My wife was there as well and, if possible, she loved the watch as much as I!    Please welcome an "Ugly Duckling" to the family.  Sorry about the picture quality (phone camera)

First wrist shot



second attempt

This message has been edited by gavey on 2012-01-28 20:57:09

Nothing can beat the real experience.

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-01-29 14:36:22

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I'm very happy for you and you will enjoy a lot the Sax-O-Mat movement and the original dial lay-out!

Fr.Xavier

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Or should I say...the first of your Langes....

Best,

Horo

Lange is my favorite brand right now.  

A Lange I discovered not long ago but that possesses many attributes I like concerning Lange.

Congratulations

Best,

Mark

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Enjoy it from now on in perfect health always!

Stephen

Thanks BluNotte.   I especially like the uniqueness of the design.  

I'm sure you will enjoy your first Lange like all of us here.  Cheers!