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31 May 2015, 10:52 AM | #811 |
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Awesome piece Ken. I have seen one of the senior lange executives from Europe wearing this piece as his personal watch.
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31 May 2015, 12:20 PM | #812 |
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Lange the best!!
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31 May 2015, 12:31 PM | #814 |
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Wow! Congrats Ken on another spectacular Lange.
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31 May 2015, 08:01 PM | #815 | |
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Congratulations!
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31 May 2015, 09:29 PM | #818 |
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BOOM.....Ken strikes again.
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31 May 2015, 09:33 PM | #819 |
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Thanks my friend!
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5 June 2015, 08:40 AM | #820 |
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Spent a little time at the AD today and tried on a few of their Lange pieces. All I can say is wow. After spending some time handling these pieces, I can truly understand how one can be drawn to them. Simply amazing. The amount of detail that is put into each watch (no two are exactly alike, from what I have been told) is simply breathtaking.
I am a huge fan of rose gold. I find it pairs perfectly with the brown leather strap. Apologies for the low quality pictures. The questionable lighting in the AD and my I Phone do not make it easy to take pictures.
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5 June 2015, 09:33 AM | #821 |
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Congrats, Ken!
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7 June 2015, 01:43 AM | #822 |
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Enjoy the weekend
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7 June 2015, 02:16 AM | #823 |
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My take on Lange after FINALLY being able to try them on in Geneva. First, the movements and finish are simply sublime. That goes without saying I realize, but seeing it in person gave me a new appreciation.
Second, size is was hit or miss for me. The 41mm Dato up/down I wanted to love, but after trying on it was just too small (I realize in pics it looks fine--but pics are not the same as in person). My RM looks great in person, but it pics looks big--it's not. Then I did tried on Zeitwerk (albeit it was RG as no WG in stock) and I loved it. Size was fine (even though same as Dato techinically), but more importantly it really goes sporty for me. That is the key--can dress it up or down watch (jeans/shorts, etc). Third, many call Lange 'hockey pucks' and it's true to a certain degree (as you can see in pics), but for me it works. Lastly, IF you are thinking about Lange (which most on the trip were thinking about it), I HIGHLY suggest getting to an AD and try them on. You may be very surprised (in a good or bad way). Dato is off my list and WG Zeitwerk has moved to numero uno spot. 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar in Platinum |
7 June 2015, 03:18 AM | #824 |
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7 June 2015, 11:06 PM | #833 |
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Great set of pictures, Eric!
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8 June 2015, 01:32 AM | #834 |
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Hi folks, a photo of my 1815, a simple 3-hander that I enjoy very much, especially since the 36mm size works well for my slim wrists
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Thanks I highly recommend this one to anyone looking to break into Lange
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I'm surprised to hear you felt the Dato up/down was too small, I believe that's the first time I've heard that description. I feel the same way regarding the original version, but even with larger wrists (and frame for that matter) I think it wears quite well. Given your position on the Dato, I'm curious what your thoughts were on the 1815l Rattrapante Perpetual? It certainly offers a little more heft. Great pics btw. |
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Ken I REALLY wanted to love it--and brought along another TRF'er for their opinion...we both agreed too small on my wrist. Now, the Zeitwerk I LOVED--albeit same size technically, it just had more presence. It was also more 'sporty' of course and I can only imagine the black dial on WG is sweet. As to 1815 yes it has the heft, but for that $$ there are many other watches I would rather have. As mentioned the movements are simply jaw dropping under a loupe...just wow. |
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