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I did not see any comparison
Sep 11, 2014,15:35 PM
alphabeta81,
I agree; it is a detailed report cramming much information into a small page space.
Perhaps it was a mistake to include a photo of the Richard Lange PLM in a review of the 1815 Tourbillon?
There was nothing in the report to indicate a comparison between the two watches. It was 99% about the 1815 Tourbillon and the Manufacture but a stray photograph of the Richard Lange watch seems to have diverted readers' attention away.
Shall we remove the incongruous photo?
Regards,
MTF
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Wonderful report!
By: TheMadDruid : September 9th, 2014-18:15
A fascinating watch, and thanks for the detailed explanation of it, and of the manufacture. Great!
Meaning of the word Glashuette a philological approach
By: COUNT DE MONET : September 10th, 2014-00:39
Many thanks for this detailed post and enjoyable to read post! I have mentioned years ago before but would like to mention it again at this occasion: The name Glashuette implies that the town did have in its origins a glass industry. Glass back those year...
Different view
By: MTF : September 11th, 2014-15:29
Nico, The current Mrs MTF and I collected A. Lange & Sohne watches....not a drawer-ful like some people here ;) ...but enough to appreciate the different aesthetic of the 1815 Collection compared to the Richard Lange line or the seminal Lange 1 range....
I think the 1815 Tourbillon is also a connoisseur watch.
By: foversta : September 14th, 2014-01:33
Actually, I don't know what is a definitive definition of a TRUE connoisseur watch. Do you mean that there are obvious common criterias to fall into this category? It would be too simple. Each connoisseur has his own criterias... What I can say is that th...
My definition of a Connoisseur watch is a watch with hidden virtues.
By: amanico : September 14th, 2014-01:38
Like, for example, the sophistication of the RL PLM, which doesn't " jump ' to the eyes. Here, we immediately know that there is a Tourbillon, it is impossible to not see it, as it makes a hole in the dial. And an imposing one. But you are right, to each ...
That is actually an excellent point. The sound of the stop and reset
By: 219 : September 14th, 2014-02:20
is exact. Just perfection to execute such a difficult mechanical event: time and time again. They test it around 50000 times (they have a machine that does this by the way) before being satisfied that the mechanism works as conceived. You can witness it a...
Excellent report
By: alphabeta81 : September 11th, 2014-14:47
The tourbillon is stunning, and finish is beyong reproach, but the RL PLM still stands out ?(much like the PP 5078 does for me) as simple refined complexity, which is a rare class of horological mastery
I did not see any comparison
By: MTF : September 11th, 2014-15:35
alphabeta81, I agree; it is a detailed report cramming much information into a small page space. Perhaps it was a mistake to include a photo of the Richard Lange PLM in a review of the 1815 Tourbillon? There was nothing in the report to indicate a compari...
Thanks, but think both the
By: 219 : September 14th, 2014-09:07
1815 tourbillon and the RL PLM are understated watchmaking excellence. The tourbillon is not placed there as a 'shout' to see what you have; more an expression of watchmaking prowess. Andrew H
It's all about air
By: MTF : September 11th, 2014-16:01
An older and I presume wiser collector once told me that the secret to a great tourbillon compared with a good tourbillon is the amount of "air" you get. I think he meant the sense of airiness that a great tourbillon gives. We've all seen the el-cheapo to...
Thanks for your comprehensive article Andrew.
By: foversta : September 14th, 2014-01:23
It is a watch I had the chance to wear during 2 weeks and I wrote an article about it. I postpone the publication for obvious reasons and I will come back to it in several months. Fx