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Ode to the Saxonia 35mm
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NT931
·The Lange engraved balance cock is just exquisite. 👍
I really like how they turn their movements into such works of horological art that one is tempted to wear them backwards. Your Lange is still new, but over time, the 3/4 plate will develop a golden patina of its own (my 19y old one can be seen here for comparison). Just one of the many things that will persuade you to keep it, not that you'll need much persuasion 😀
I really like how they turn their movements into such works of horological art that one is tempted to wear them backwards. Your Lange is still new, but over time, the 3/4 plate will develop a golden patina of its own (my 19y old one can be seen here for comparison). Just one of the many things that will persuade you to keep it, not that you'll need much persuasion 😀
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adam78
··Adam @ ΩFPeter, those new photos are just -- ridiculously lovely.
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pcdubc
·@NT931 thanks for sharing that! I will definitely savor the time it takes for the movement to Patina =) It seems that you had a rather glorious recent acquisition - perhaps of the blue hands, silver dial, big date, asymmetric dial variety 😉
@adam78 thank you my friend! I tried very hard with these shots, that for sure! =) Happy to shoot your watches when I come over again, though preferably in the day time so that we have good natural light!
@adam78 thank you my friend! I tried very hard with these shots, that for sure! =) Happy to shoot your watches when I come over again, though preferably in the day time so that we have good natural light!
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jcs2000
·Great post. The pictures are exceptional. Thank you for articulating your connection to the brand. I am like u in that sometimes a watch design or a particular theme speaks to you. There is many a watch that looks sharp, is interesting, or perhaps holds some other type of prestige value, but it is the rare watch that needs no thought except to know that it is for u.
For me, my first emotional watch was the Aventurine Speedmaster. I remember seeing it in the case and thinking this is perfect. I did not care if it had a co-axial calibre, if it was a special edition, or the specifics of the power reserve or water proof depth. It was the combination of Aventurine stars and the moonphase that in retrospect was likely tapping into my childhood fascination with astronomy.
I had a similar experience in viewing the Langer 1 Grand moonphase. But as I knew nothing (and I mean this literally) about ALS prior to seeing this piece, this attraction was not rooted in a name or other marketing novelty, but simply the way the time piece spoke to me. I am still wrestling with the price tag so this is an unfilled aspiration for now.
But your central message of buying what u truly like rather than what is expected to be liked is very much spot on. Again thanks for sharing this with everyone.
For me, my first emotional watch was the Aventurine Speedmaster. I remember seeing it in the case and thinking this is perfect. I did not care if it had a co-axial calibre, if it was a special edition, or the specifics of the power reserve or water proof depth. It was the combination of Aventurine stars and the moonphase that in retrospect was likely tapping into my childhood fascination with astronomy.
I had a similar experience in viewing the Langer 1 Grand moonphase. But as I knew nothing (and I mean this literally) about ALS prior to seeing this piece, this attraction was not rooted in a name or other marketing novelty, but simply the way the time piece spoke to me. I am still wrestling with the price tag so this is an unfilled aspiration for now.
But your central message of buying what u truly like rather than what is expected to be liked is very much spot on. Again thanks for sharing this with everyone.
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pcdubc
·Great post. The pictures are exceptional. Thank you for articulating your connection to the brand. I am like u in that sometimes a watch design or a particular theme speaks to you. There is many a watch that looks sharp, is interesting, or perhaps holds some other type of prestige value, but it is the rare watch that needs no thought except to know that it is for u.
For me, my first emotional watch was the Aventurine Speedmaster. I remember seeing it in the case and thinking this is perfect. I did not care if it had a co-axial calibre, if it was a special edition, or the specifics of the power reserve or water proof depth. It was the combination of Aventurine stars and the moonphase that in retrospect was likely tapping into my childhood fascination with astronomy.
I had a similar experience in viewing the Langer 1 Grand moonphase. But as I knew nothing (and I mean this literally) about ALS prior to seeing this piece, this attraction has not rooted in a name or other marketing novelty, but simply the way the time piece spoke to me. I am still wrestling with the price tag so this is an unfilled aspiration for now.
But your central message of buying what u truly like rather than what is expected to be liked is very much spot on. Again thanks for sharing this with everyone.
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Kobus
·Wow............. thanks for that.
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mozartman
·Thank you, Pete, that is a superb watch. I remember when the Saxonia was first introduced, I thought the Patek Calatrava had finally been surpassed. Yours is an especially fine example, and the white gold case is a great idea. A. Lange watches will be collectible for our grandchildren's generation, but no reason to worry about that -- if you can afford to buy a new one now!
