OFFICIAL A. Lange & Söhne Collectors Thread

[CFR]

Originally Posted by Costa Rakaro

here with a girlfriend

Excellent taste! The late 90s were spectacular years for Lange's limited editions, between the Emil Lange 1815 Moonphase models and the Langematik Anniversary.

[Costa Rakaro]

Originally Posted by CFR

Excellent taste! The late 90s were spectacular years for Lange's limited editions, between the Emil Lange 1815 Moonphase models and the Langematik Anniversary.

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It was the time Blümlein, Lange at its best.

[mario1971]

Originally Posted by GreatCircle

I have added a “simple” 1815 small seconds rosegold to my small collection (Rolex, JLC) and wear my watches in rotation. After not wearing the Lange for a couple of days I already start missing it, that’s really something new to me. And I have had many watches...The level of detail on the dial, case and movement finish just gives me so much joy, way more then any other fine watch I have owned. It’s even with JLC quit a big step up and obviously compared with Rolex it’s huge.

One of the main reasons preowned Lange entry models are an absolute bargain must be the fact that they look so different real life. Almost any image on socials and grey dealers websites are just nothing but terrible and make these watches look very dull and boring. IRL they are such ultra fine watches and the warmth is simply impossible to catch on a photograph.

(Must admit that Mario1971 is one of the great exceptions with his gorgeous 1815 U/D images on this forum ;)

GreatCircle, thank you so much for appreciating my photos, taken with a regular Samsung S9.

And the @ edhahn44 and @raclaims collections are fantastic!

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by mario1971

GreatCircle, thank you so much for appreciating my photos, taken with a regular Samsung S9.

And the @ edhahn44 and @raclaims collections are fantastic!

Killer pics and watch

[pech01]

If anyone is interested I saw this 1. gen. Lange 1 ref. 101.001 with a rather low estimate:

https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/7242247/

They also have an early 102.002:

https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/7242250/

[CFR]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

I would love to see a Lange & Sohne open heart or partially skeletonized watch. Something with a similar level of open working to AP's millenary or the open worked double balance RO. I think it's a shame they don't do it given how gorgeous their finishing work is!

I'm sure Lange would do a better job at it than this mod, which I can never unsee.

[mario1971]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Killer pics and watch

Thanks!

[GreatCircle]

Originally Posted by mario1971

GreatCircle, thank you so much for appreciating my photos, taken with a regular Samsung S9.

Superb pictures Mario!
Doubted endless between your reference and mine, finally chose the 233.032 . For a rosegold dresswatch the 40mm seems sort of oversized but I really like that! And these are still crazy cheap in Lange-land , an important detail ;)

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by edhahn44

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Flawless collection.
What do you think of 414.028 ?
I am thinking of acquiring the piece :)

[edhahn44]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Flawless collection.
What do you think of 414.028 ?
I am thinking of acquiring the piece :)

I love it, it’s a killer piece the absolute stealth chrono. As I wrote already, imo the best pure chrono in the market right now. Get one before aftermarket prices fetch retail levels…


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[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by edhahn44

I love it, it’s a killer piece the absolute stealth chrono. As I wrote already, imo the best pure chrono in the market right now. Get one before aftermarket prices fetch retail levels…


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Thanks for info :)

And do you prefer boutique vs aftermarket? I have never bought any of my watches preowned/aftermarket/grey market. Whats your thoughts in regards to Lange.

[fullofboats]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Thanks for info :)

And do you prefer boutique vs aftermarket? I have never bought any of my watches preowned/aftermarket/grey market. Whats your thoughts in regards to Lange.

I think aftermarket prices for the 414.028 have gone up recently. Not sure how much you'd save vs. boutique nowadays. Also, the 414.028 qualifies you for the steel Odysseus waitlist.

[edhahn44]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Thanks for info :)

And do you prefer boutique vs aftermarket? I have never bought any of my watches preowned/aftermarket/grey market. Whats your thoughts in regards to Lange.

Yes, gap is closing quite quickly currently. I still see a delta of approx. € 15k between aftermarket and retail prices for this specific model, at least for mildly used pieces (and in EU).

Depends a bit on your preferences whether you want to have boutique experience or not.

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by edhahn44

Yes, gap is closing quite quickly currently. I still see a delta of approx. € 15k between aftermarket and retail prices for this specific model, at least for mildly used pieces (and in EU).

Depends a bit on your preferences whether you want to have boutique experience or not.

Boutique 100% :)
I have placed an order for 414.028 (over 414.031). I went with black dial and white gold case. I think its classic. Your thoughts?

Also I will be changing strap to white, green or orange. I will wait to see what looks good.

Estimate time of arrival 2-4 months. Hopefully both 414.028 and 363.038 will arrive by Aug/Sep!!!

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[ansharma]

My one and only….




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[Langepedia]

Originally Posted by CFR

I'm sure Lange would do a better job at it than this mod, which I can never unsee.

Ah, what a crime that is!

[anselm]

Here is our current collection. They are really incredible watches to own and the movement finishing on all pieces are amazing.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by anselm

Here is our current collection. They are really incredible watches to own and the movement finishing on all pieces are amazing.

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by anselm

Here is our current collection. They are really incredible watches to own and the movement finishing on all pieces are amazing.

Perfect !!!

[vinniebabarooch]

Originally Posted by anselm

Here is our current collection. They are really incredible watches to own and the movement finishing on all pieces are amazing.

Beautiful line up!
If you don’t mind me asking what is the reference on the third from the left with the purple dial?
Thanks

[anselm]

Originally Posted by vinniebabarooch

Beautiful line up!
If you don’t mind me asking what is the reference on the third from the left with the purple dial?
Thanks

It’s the little Lange 1 boutique edition.

[CFR]

Originally Posted by anselm

Here is our current collection. They are really incredible watches to own and the movement finishing on all pieces are amazing.

Very nice! Can you tell me, which Lange 1 references are 4th from left and 2nd from right -- the ones that look similar? It's hard to tell from the pic.

Also, some of these watches have tang buckles but most have deployants. I can't tell from the angle -- are those Lange single-fold (common) deployants, Lange double-fold/butterfly deployants, or some other brand of buckle? It looks like you have some butterflies but I'm not sure.

Thanks!

[anselm]

Originally Posted by CFR

Very nice! Can you tell me, which Lange 1 references are 4th from left and 2nd from right -- the ones that look similar? It's hard to tell from the pic.

Also, some of these watches have tang buckles but most have deployants. I can't tell from the angle -- are those Lange single-fold (common) deployants, Lange double-fold/butterfly deployants, or some other brand of buckle? It looks like you have some butterflies but I'm not sure.

Thanks!

All the deployants are the double fold butterfly. The left is the Little Lange 1 25th anniversary. The right one is the Lange 1 25th. My wife and I wanted matching watches and these were perfect for that.

In case other questions there is the honey gold enamel dial 2nd from left that was released last year.

On order is the diamond bezel LL1 aventurine dial moonphase will make it ten when it gets here!

[Costa Rakaro]

Z and Pisa* are not mine

*special dedication to Alp.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Costa Rakaro

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Z and Pisa* are not mine

*special dedication to Alp.

Beautiful selection, Pisa and Handwerkkunst are special but plenty of other beauties as well. PLM, Langematik Anniversary and an Emil Lange. The RG and WG pair look amazing, which model?

[anselm]

Originally Posted by Costa Rakaro

Attachment 1229227

Z and Pisa* are not mine

*special dedication to Alp.

👏👏👏. Plenty to love here! Damn the Z dial!

[Costa Rakaro]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Beautiful selection, Pisa and Handwerkkunst are special but plenty of other beauties as well. PLM, Langematik Anniversary and an Emil Lange. The RG and WG pair look amazing, which model?

Quite simply Luna Mundi.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Costa Rakaro

Quite simply Luna Mundi.

Yes of course, couldn’t remember. Came as a pair?

[edhahn44]

Originally Posted by Costa Rakaro

Attachment 1229227

Z and Pisa* are not mine

*special dedication to Alp.

Amazing collection. As said before, Anniversary and Emil Lange are some of my favourites as well.


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[Costa Rakaro]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Yes of course, couldn’t remember. Came as a pair?

Introduced as a limited edition of 101 pairs in 2003