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Cru Jones · 5 November 2013, 07:32 PM

oh wow, this thread......just incredible. thank you to all who post their incredible watches. a real treat!

BeauneCrusher · 9 November 2013, 12:13 AM

I gather that Langhe in its present form has been around for just over 20 years. I find it amazing that they are considered on a par with PP in so short a time. It's one thing to make beautiful watches, another to market their watches so well that they have gotten to this pinnacle so fast. Any thoughts they were able to market themselves so effectively?

JorgeCCW · 9 November 2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BeauneCrusher

I gather that Langhe in its present form has been around for just over 20 years. I find it amazing that they are considered on a par with PP in so short a time. It's one thing to make beautiful watches, another to market their watches so well that they have gotten to this pinnacle so fast. Any thoughts they were able to market themselves so effectively?

I think when market is the biggest part of your success then it takes longer but when quality and beautiful dials are added then you take off like a rocket!

fmc000 · 9 November 2013, 12:48 AM

The company was founded in the 17th century by Fedrinand Adolph Lange.

It was dismissed by the German communist regime in the 1950s and then reopened by the Lange family in 1994. So technically the company exists only for about two decades but in practice it has a great history.

rosspanics · 9 November 2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

The company was founded in the 17th century by Fedrinand Adolph Lange.

Actually, 19th century - founded in 1845.

fmc000 · 9 November 2013, 03:15 PM

Of course you're right! I should pay more attention when I write. BTW, the 1815 Line is named after the founder's birth year.

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QueueCumber · 9 November 2013, 10:36 PM

conkers · 10 November 2013, 12:47 PM

QC, what's that in the background please?

QueueCumber · 10 November 2013, 12:58 PM

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QC, what's that in the background please?

TBH I have no idea. It was in the local mall... LOL!

QueueCumber · 10 November 2013, 12:59 PM

That Pour Le Merite is my one true grail. I haven't seen another watch I like as much. The ALS Perpetual Tourbillon is probably the closest to a second place though...

conkers · 10 November 2013, 01:00 PM

QC, that's disappointing, I thought I was about to find out that you had an awesome car collection as well!

QueueCumber · 10 November 2013, 01:02 PM

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QC, that's disappointing, I thought I was about to find out that you had an awesome car collection as well!

Nope, just my heavily modified AMS Nissan GT-R Alpha 10. Unless you consider off-roading in a Jeep Rubicon exotic....

conkers · 10 November 2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Nope, just my heavily modified AMS Nissan GT-R Alpha 10. Unless you consider off-roading in a Jeep Rubicon exotic....

Cool weapon of choice! Congrats! I left my car collecting days behind me when I moved back to HK. Hence more money for watches!

conkers · 10 November 2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

That Pour Le Merite is my one true grail. I haven't seen another watch I like as much. The ALS Perpetual Tourbillon is probably the closest to a second place though...

Yep, agree re the latter. I don't think you responded to my earlier question of pricing for this model. Any views?

QueueCumber · 10 November 2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Yep, agree re the latter. I don't think you responded to my earlier question of pricing for this model. Any views?

I think it is boutique only. If so, then retail price only.

conkers · 10 November 2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I think it is boutique only. If so, then retail price only.

Thanks, what is sticker price in US please? I am at Eur220 so far from my preliminary investigations.

QueueCumber · 10 November 2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Thanks, what is sticker price in US please? I am at Eur220 so far from my preliminary investigations.

I'm not sure. I was offered one last spring, but I don't recall now.

paverman · 10 November 2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by conkers

Thanks, what is sticker price in US please? I am at Eur220 so far from my preliminary investigations.

The US List for the 720.025 is $341900. I do not believe that it is a Boutique only piece as I was offered one from a non-boutique AD.

I posted a thread earlier regarding a Lange event in NYC this past Thursday. Mr Anthony De Haas of Lange was actually sporting a Lange Toubillion Perpetual at the event. I spent some time looking at it and was quite surprised at how simple and uncluttered the dial was for such a complicated piece. I was "baiting" Mr. de Haas as to when they will be coming out with the non-Tourbillion version of that perpetual model as I told him i thought it would be a big seller, given the obvious cost reduction with the absence of the Tourbillion. He was quite coy and wouldn't give any hint if I was on the right track.

Personally , I think I am.

Time will tell.

conkers · 10 November 2013, 05:08 PM

Good intel Ken thanks. I just bought something else today, so will return to the Lange strategy when I have digested the latest!

rosspanics · 11 November 2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

Of course you're right! I should pay more attention when I write. BTW, the 1815 Line is named after the founder's birth year.

Sent from my SGS using Tapatalk.

In fitting fashion, I bought myself a 1815 a few years ago for my 30th birthday, which yes - was Adolph Lange's age when he started Lange & Sohne.

clarkhardball · 13 December 2013, 12:44 AM

gmlomas · 13 December 2013, 12:47 AM

Something I love, and most likely never own. Simply stunning

paverman · 13 December 2013, 01:26 PM

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Love the MP Jake.

WhatTheDeuce · 13 December 2013, 02:08 PM

Got around to wearing this one...

CWIN · 13 December 2013, 03:06 PM

Love Lange. My favorite timepieces next to Patek. Had the opportunity to try a few on at a local AD. Beautiful. Unfortunately, I will probably never be able to own one. Until I hit the Mega Millions...

eeh100773 · 13 December 2013, 03:40 PM

Great examples guys. These are so damn cool.

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clarkhardball · 15 December 2013, 08:57 AM

Mine had cocktails with his big brother in platinum last night :)

QueueCumber · 15 December 2013, 09:20 AM

Great stuff guys!

JorgeCCW · 16 December 2013, 01:07 AM

16min 40 sec well spent with Lange
http://youtu.be/RCstOjXbW3o

AK797 · 16 December 2013, 09:38 AM

OMG, the MP overload made me write OMG!!!!

9 November 2013, 10:36 PM	#97
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	__________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

10 November 2013, 12:59 PM	#100
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	That Pour Le Merite is my one true grail. I haven't seen another watch I like as much. The ALS Perpetual Tourbillon is probably the closest to a second place though... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

13 December 2013, 02:08 PM	#114
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Got around to wearing this one... __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

13 December 2013, 03:06 PM	#115
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Love Lange. My favorite timepieces next to Patek. Had the opportunity to try a few on at a local AD. Beautiful. Unfortunately, I will probably never be able to own one. Until I hit the Mega Millions... __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

13 December 2013, 03:40 PM	#116
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Great examples guys. These are so damn cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

5 November 2013, 07:32 PM	#91
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,294	oh wow, this thread......just incredible. thank you to all who post their incredible watches. a real treat!

9 November 2013, 12:13 AM	#92
BeauneCrusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 103	I gather that Langhe in its present form has been around for just over 20 years. I find it amazing that they are considered on a par with PP in so short a time. It's one thing to make beautiful watches, another to market their watches so well that they have gotten to this pinnacle so fast. Any thoughts they were able to market themselves so effectively?

9 November 2013, 12:48 AM	#94
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	The company was founded in the 17th century by Fedrinand Adolph Lange. It was dismissed by the German communist regime in the 1950s and then reopened by the Lange family in 1994. So technically the company exists only for about two decades but in practice it has a great history.

9 November 2013, 03:15 PM	#96
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Of course you're right! I should pay more attention when I write. BTW, the 1815 Line is named after the founder's birth year. Sent from my SGS using Tapatalk.

10 November 2013, 12:47 PM	#98
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	QC, what's that in the background please?

10 November 2013, 01:00 PM	#101
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	QC, that's disappointing, I thought I was about to find out that you had an awesome car collection as well!

10 November 2013, 05:08 PM	#109
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Good intel Ken thanks. I just bought something else today, so will return to the Lange strategy when I have digested the latest!

13 December 2013, 12:44 AM	#111
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323

13 December 2013, 12:47 AM	#112
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	Something I love, and most likely never own. Simply stunning

15 December 2013, 08:57 AM	#117
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Mine had cocktails with his big brother in platinum last night :)

15 December 2013, 09:20 AM	#118
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Great stuff guys! __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

16 December 2013, 01:07 AM	#119
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	16min 40 sec well spent with Lange http://youtu.be/RCstOjXbW3o

16 December 2013, 09:38 AM	#120
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	OMG, the MP overload made me write OMG!!!!

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