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Visited the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst ...
Nov 17, 2012,02:55 AM
in Dresden, recently.
Most of you will already have seen the official pictures from ALS.
From that pictures I thought it is a no go with the red part of the
power reserve on the dial.
Somebody (with good taste) told me it is totally different when
you see it in the metal.
Anyway, things like this we hear quite often ... 
So at the end I decided to pay it a visit when I was in Dresden.
Of course
there still is some red on the dial, but it looks totally different. It
is more like a subtle detail and no show stopper at all.
The whole dial is simply gorgeous, to say the least. It is white gold black-rhodié; hand engraved in tremblage technique.
To make it short: I love the dial!
What´s
about the movement? Something special, as well. Plates and bridges made
in untreated German silver (nothing new so far), three quarter plate
with grained surface and hand-engraved lettering ... Especially the
grained surface caught my attention and I had to get used to it.
Sometimes
I thought the regular Zeitwerk movement looks somehow cold and
technical, but with that kind of finishing it is something totally
different.
Not new in general as some other brands like Greubel Forsey come to my mind, but new to me from ALS.
Once you get used to it, it is marvellous.
The whole Zeitwerk family is very nice and I liked it from day one.
First thought when it was introduced to me, it could be the new icon of ALS after the Lange 1.
Especially the WG version was tempting for me ... the PT version is growing on me ...
When they introduced the "Phantom" I was almost speechless, because of the beauty.
It felt like: This is me!
Only somehting ordinary like a limited budget for watches (and maybe availability), kept me away.
Now Lange did it again. They offered a new version and even when it was not love at the first sight ...
... it would be great addition to my humble collection.
To look at it on my wrist, makes me smile - even on the pictures
Really could get used to it!
Is it probably the most beautiful/tempting watch from A. Lange & Söhne? Currently, ever ...
No matter how much I liked it and how difficult it was to give it back, it is sold out - all of the 30 pieces.
Hope we will see lot´s of pictures from lucky owners, in the future. That kind of hope is better than nothing, isn´t it
Oliver This message has been edited by small-luxury-world on 2012-11-17 05:12:52
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Visited the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 17th, 2012-02:55
in Dresden, recently. Most of you will already have seen the official pictures from ALS. From that pictures I thought it is a no go with the red part of the power reserve on the dial. Somebody (with good taste) told me it is totally different when you see...
Thanks a lot Oliver for the live pics and feelings!
By: foversta : November 17th, 2012-03:06
First of all, I think I will never be able to write the name of this watch without mistakes. So let's call it the Zeitwerk H! This Zeitwerk H is in my point of view much more convincing that the LE with the Richard Lange Tourbillon. Your pics clearly show...
"Zeitwerk H"
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-03:52
Hermes comes to my mind, only :-) Handwerkskunst ( Métier?) is not that difficult, compared to some french words ... ;-) Thanks! Oliver
Agree Oliver,,,The Zeiwerk is very very tempting
By: moc : November 17th, 2012-03:47
Just back from Lange really,funny hu? You are right The ZW is so appealing,the 2 lim editions being my favourite(Phantom number 1 for me!) I can really see you with one,but the Zeitwerk is such a good product that gettting our hands on it is very very dif...
I think there are 5 LE so far in the Zeitwerk line
By: tahoeblue : November 17th, 2012-20:44
Platinum (200) Platinum Striking Time (200) Luminous ("Phantom") (100) Handwerkskunst ("Zeitwerk H") (30) Unique Piece for Kidz Horizon Charity Singapore (1) Oliver, thanks so much for sharing these real life pics of the Zeitwerk H. I have to say I am hau...
Thanks for your kind reply ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-03:46
and a nice collection could be: ZW Phantom & ZW Handwerkskunst :-) Both are the cherry on the cake and a superb addition to the standard collection. See you soon, hopefully. Oliver
The problem is that
By: moc : November 18th, 2012-03:57
When you see the cherry , all the others become less appealing..., at least for me... Mo
I get your point ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-04:04
and agree if we talk about the current collection - in general. Oliver
Major congrats to all 30 blessed owners
By: BluNotte : November 17th, 2012-06:27
This is a marvellous piece, as much as it might be deemed as a variation, but despite that, it is a show of the finishing prowess of A. Lange & Sohne. Thanks for showing us this piece, one which i probably will never get to see in reality. Tschuss Stephen...
That is much nicer than...
By: i_am_Sam : November 17th, 2012-08:06
The rendering image in the press photo Really beautiful! Thank you for sharing Sam
OK Oliver...
By: =RWK= : November 17th, 2012-10:14
You keep the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst...And send me the 1815 Chronograph ;-) Great report! Best, -- Richard.
You're going...
By: =RWK= : November 18th, 2012-09:22
to have to sweeten the deal Oliver ;-) Best, -- Richard.
Dial feels like sculpted in stone...
By: Fricks : November 17th, 2012-10:35
...Fantastic! I thought the phantom was my favorite, now i think this one took the 1st place. Your pics speak a lot more than the other pics i saw on the net. Amazing! I think in Rg it will be even more stunning. Thanks for the post
Thanks Oliver
By: Horology75 : November 17th, 2012-11:08
Your report and shots mean a lot to me. Now I really look forward to my piece in Jan. I promise u lovely shots...
Ovi ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-03:57
you are one of the lucky ones? Amazing! I am jealous and very happy for you, at the same time :-) Keep your promise ... we will check ... ;-) Oliver
Looks great on your wrist....
By: Andy : November 17th, 2012-11:18
what do you think of the size..? I'm not a huge fan of the dial finish on this one but I guess it will look much better in the flesh.....for me it's the white gold one all the way with that black face. If only..!! Hope you and your family are well Oliver....
Andy ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-04:02
maybe that kind of finishing is too close for you to some from England ... :-) Family is more than fine ... x-mas is close ... the year is almost finish ... but we (you, me and some other PuristS) don´t have an appointment for our next GTG, so far. We hav...
Are you free next weekend...?
By: Andy : November 18th, 2012-04:50
G has arranged a little GTG to welcome pplater, otherwise there is something in the air next Feb I believe so I'm sure we can arrange something in the near future :-) You can also give me some tips on my Canon EOS M..! Speak soon my friend, Andy.
Not my fault ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-04:07
I only took some pictures in bad light conditions :-) Thanks! Oliver
Just change ...
By: small-luxury-world : November 18th, 2012-09:12
like into love and it will be ok as well :-) Cheers, Oliver
Beautiful LE.
By: Mark in Paris : November 18th, 2012-14:35
These are the best pics I could see from it by far. I thought this version had all to become something great and it deserves being a LE. I like this sandblasted decoration of the back side. It matches very well with the bridges, the other parts of the mov...
Love it Oliver!! And...
By: SteelerFan1965 : November 18th, 2012-15:36
It looks quite good on your wrist. I will have to stick with my plain Platinum one for now and for that I shall stay grateful! The Zeitwerk is truly an amazing break thru in watch making history! Cheers and thanks for sharing!
