I don't think there was a discussion, not at all. For a discussion you need educated and well informed people.
What I recognize in internet are manly opinions, more often sliding into hate speak if you don't agree with the ultra limited point of view of the counterparts. They even could not got a glimpse of insight, that their settled view might be shortsighted or even completely wrong.
So there are not the independents on the list, not Rolex, not Jaeger-LeCoultre - wonder there was nobody who asking for A. Lange & Söhne. But the article is much more than this list. It is very well done consumer info about wrist watches of that time. The list is the last thing mentioned in the article.
But the reaction shows very well the mood of our time. You can see it anywhere. Look at Banksy's painting (link), it's not only the parliament it's every were. If I give a comment about the list or vintage watches, then I would be able to underpin any statement with facts. But it is a good question if there is any audience left which would justify that effort at all.
Thank you very much for your response Jurry.