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Lange & Söhne – a visit to the factory helps a lot to understand the products and ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : July 24th, 2014-08:22
... the people behind. I will share some impressions of the trip, some wrist shots of watches together with personal thoughts about and an excursion about value.  The price is what we have to pay. The value is what we get.  Warren Buffett If something i...  

"Learning life with a bigger watch on the wrist."

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : July 24th, 2014-09:10
I am also slowly, slowly coming to the same conclusion as there is a ZW Striking Time in RG, a DS, a Terraluna, ... . Funny enough the named watches could be seen as modern fashion watches for the untrained eyes, comes into my mind right now. Thanks for t... 

You continue to create great reports Oliver. I too

 
 By: timerider : July 24th, 2014-10:36
was on a recent visit to ALS and came away with many of the same "feelings" about the place, people and beautiful watches from that wonderful spot in Germany. ALS has moved way up my personal ladder after the visit and honestly it was due to the people at... 

A beautiful post

 
 By: colton_d : July 24th, 2014-10:40
One which invokes thoughtfulness from the reader while giving great views of some rarely seen Langes.. thank you very much for this! The DS in RG gives a very different impression in the metal than the platinum.. something I have noticed with most Langes ... 

Wonderful post! [nt]

 
 By: Horology75 : July 24th, 2014-11:58

factory visit

 
 By: ED209 : July 24th, 2014-12:30
Thanks for taking us along on your visit. Regards, ED-209

Great post and photos!

 
 By: jp884 : July 24th, 2014-14:32
I especially love how crispy new and shiny all the straps look in your pics:) I was like you a few months ago Oliver, I never really saw myself as a perpetual owner as it seemed like a complication that I really did not need. However, since getting a coup... 

Great post, Oliver!

 
 By: yesjb : July 24th, 2014-14:41
I too was on that visit but not at the same time. It was a wonderful experience and the people were exceptional. The factory was fascinating and it was a wonderful opportunity to speak with people at all levels of the company. It is indeed a beautiful set... 

Tremendous post!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 24th, 2014-14:57
Pictures of pieces are so good that every Lange looked perfect :) ;) Very nice post Thank you Damjan

Oliver, a beautiful post

 
 By: 4Js : July 24th, 2014-15:35
I love those sculptures for one thing. Just beautiful work by the artist Food and wine looks great too But it is amazing how I feel like you. You mentally say no on certain pieces, then time elapses and the heart starts to fall in love. So many of the pie... 

Thank you, Oliver! I had the same comments...

 
 By: CR : July 24th, 2014-21:10
... about the watchmakers and others in the manufacture. They were even more involved, interactive, and talkative this year than previously, and it was wonderful to have the honor of speaking in greater depth with them. We learned a tremendous amount. I'm... 

Wonderful report....

 
 By: KIH : July 24th, 2014-21:39
.. always makes me return to Dresden/ Glashutte.... Nice! Ken

Excellent post Oliver!

 
 By: fernando : July 25th, 2014-00:59
Your on the wrist assessment of each model is exactly how I feel about them. Thanks for reminding us how fantastic the house of ALS is. :) cheers fernando

Great post with so many lovely photos!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 25th, 2014-04:09
ALS eye candies everywhere. Good post for me as I can see so many Lange pieces as I slowly consider my next Lange watch :) I think the RL in platinum is indeed a special Purist kind of watch. Like your comparison to a simple but perfect bespoke suit. Than... 

A most smashing report Oliver.

 
 By: -RWK- : July 25th, 2014-22:14
Thank you! -- Richard.

Thanks to all for your kind replies!

 
 By: small-luxury-world : July 26th, 2014-08:17
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