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Andad · 6 June 2012, 08:18 PM

It's all just amazing.

HL65 · 6 June 2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

I'm on the wrong slope....

Incredible...simply stunning Ken. Sometimes design defies belief

It is indeed!

HL65 · 6 June 2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

It's all just amazing.

No doubt Eddie!

kilyung · 6 June 2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Here is the back--magnificent and highly complicated movement with patented barrel that can supply the energy needed to move all 3 discs. It is never fair to just show a Lange dial!!

It's amazing. Think about what it would take to provide enough torque to flip a disk every minute, two disks every ten minutes, and three disks every 60 minutes. A regular watch can transfer torque constantly from the barrel to the pinions and move the hands immediately. The ZW has the mechanical equivalent of a capacitor - stored energy - and it's not constant. In other words, every 60 minutes it's got to have enough stored energy to flip three disks vs 1 or 2 disks every min or ten min. In my mind this is one of the hardest complications to do right.

HL65 · 6 June 2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's amazing. Think about what it would take to provide enough torque to flip a disk every minute, two disks every ten minutes, and three disks every 60 minutes. A regular watch can transfer torque constantly from the barrel to the pinions and move the hands immediately. The ZW has the mechanical equivalent of a capacitor - stored energy - and it's not constant. In other words, every 60 minutes it's got to have enough stored energy to flip three disks vs 1 or 2 disks every min or ten min. In my mind this is one of the hardest complications to do right.

You are 100% spot on Mike which is what makes this piece amazing in my mind! Simple look of the dial can be quite deceiving!

Lange spent 5 plus years on this and the DS--both extremely complicated and first of their kind!
The reason so few made are so few are capable of making!

capote · 6 June 2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by caryyee

If you want Lange watch porn, you HAVE to read this, an interview with a collector with the most amazing collection of Lange's (and Patek's) in the world ...

http://alang.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-567991/s-0/

Thanks for sharing, that is the most epic collection I have seen.

Cru Jones · 6 June 2012, 11:56 PM

speechless...............

kilyung · 7 June 2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by caryyee

If you want Lange watch porn, you HAVE to read this, an interview with a collector with the most amazing collection of Lange's (and Patek's) in the world ...

http://alang.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-567991/s-0/

The gentleman in question is a REALLY nice guy, very down to earth. This interview is old... he's added a few more amazing pieces to his collection since then.

TSW · 7 June 2012, 12:35 AM

This thread is pure porn for a WIS!

FremStar · 7 June 2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

All I can say is, I wish I had one.

Who wouldn't want that!

Mike your Dato is just crazy!

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Me too Mike!!

Hmmmmmmmmm!!! ;-)

dddrees · 7 June 2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's amazing. Think about what it would take to provide enough torque to flip a disk every minute, two disks every ten minutes, and three disks every 60 minutes. A regular watch can transfer torque constantly from the barrel to the pinions and move the hands immediately. The ZW has the mechanical equivalent of a capacitor - stored energy - and it's not constant. In other words, every 60 minutes it's got to have enough stored energy to flip three disks vs 1 or 2 disks every min or ten min. In my mind this is one of the hardest complications to do right.

Amazing description Mike.

FeelingTheBlues · 7 June 2012, 01:18 AM

Would anybody care for one of those?

FeelingTheBlues · 7 June 2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's amazing. Think about what it would take to provide enough torque to flip a disk every minute, two disks every ten minutes, and three disks every 60 minutes. A regular watch can transfer torque constantly from the barrel to the pinions and move the hands immediately. The ZW has the mechanical equivalent of a capacitor - stored energy - and it's not constant. In other words, every 60 minutes it's got to have enough stored energy to flip three disks vs 1 or 2 disks every min or ten min. In my mind this is one of the hardest complications to do right.

Must be very hard indeed, I've always found it amazing to have a watch who would have a date change (or time change in that case) in a fraction of a second but I never quite thought about the fact that it must take quite a lot of energy. It is amazing indeed and especially when you think that all this energy comes from such small pieces.

dddrees · 7 June 2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Would anybody care for one of those?

go ahead and send it to me.

I would.

You can go ahead and send it to me Carl.

FeelingTheBlues · 7 June 2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

go ahead and send it to me.

I would.

You can go ahead and send it to me Carl.

Watch sent! You should have it pretty soon!

onkyo · 7 June 2012, 02:09 AM

The back of that ZW sends chills down my spine! And plat is the best!!!

HL65 · 7 June 2012, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

The back of that ZW sends chills down my spine! And plat is the best!!!

Me too Pav--agree 100%!

S`` · 7 June 2012, 05:26 AM

So is this going to be a Lange group buy or a Patek group buy??

rosspanics · 7 June 2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

The gentleman in question is a REALLY nice guy, very down to earth. This interview is old... he's added a few more amazing pieces to his collection since then.

Dang Mike, you roll with ALL the cool kids!

Can you get us some updated pics and scoop from the mystery collector?

P.S.: Less than 2 weeks til NYC, you reconsider yet?

Monte Cristo · 7 June 2012, 07:13 PM

OK Carl, so you know what's gonna happen now that you posted a pic of this ALS ?

....Ken's going to buy one

...unless he already has this one as well? (gulp)

Ken ?

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Would anybody care for one of those?

HL65 · 7 June 2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

OK Carl, so you know what's gonna happen now that you posted a pic of this ALS ?

....Ken's going to buy one

...unless he already has this one as well? (gulp)

Ken ?

Actually--that wouldn't be the tourbillon I would ever get if I ever did get one which is unlikely! It would be the PLM for me!

Monte Cristo · 7 June 2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Actually--that wouldn't be the tourbillon I would ever get if I ever did get one which is unlikely! It would be the PLM for me!

PLM ?

HL65 · 7 June 2012, 07:46 PM

Pour Le Merite:

http://www.alange-soehne.com/cms/en/...our-le-merite/

Monte Cristo · 7 June 2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Pour Le Merite:

http://www.alange-soehne.com/cms/en/...our-le-merite/

Andad · 7 June 2012, 07:52 PM

Regarding the PLM.

You have moved out of 'watchmaking' when you see the engineering of this model Kenneth.

HL65 · 7 June 2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Regarding the PLM.

You have moved out of 'watchmaking' when you see the engineering of this model Kenneth.

Eddie--it is a truly amazing piece and one that would be quite hard to entertain so I will simply enjoy the pics!!

texex91 · 7 June 2012, 09:44 PM

I will NEVER open this thread again...I'm serious...no really I won't

These Lange are just heaven--a WIS wonderland

2th Dr · 18 July 2012, 03:30 AM

Good Lord! Why, oh why, do I look at these threads???

eric23 · 18 July 2012, 04:17 AM

There is too many nice movement photos in this thread!

Now I want one!

HL65 · 18 July 2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Good Lord! Why, oh why, do I look at these threads???

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Originally Posted by eric23

There is too many nice movement photos in this thread!

Now I want one!

You both need one now!

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FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Would anybody care for one of those? __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I will NEVER open this thread again...I'm serious...no really I won't These Lange are just heaven--a WIS wonderland

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