Lange lugs....separate pieces from the case?

[stockjock1975]

Hello everyone! I recently had heard that on every Lange & Sohne watch, the lugs are attached to the case body via screws. Just by looking at a Lange I had always assumed the the entire head of the watch was made from one piece of precious metal. But perhaps not? Anyone heard this same claim?

Along those same lines, assuming it is true and Lange does in fact attach the lugs separately to the case body, wouldn't this theoretically create another potential point of entry for water or humidity? I.e. If water were to somehow seep between the lug and the case?

Anyway, I would appreciate any thought or comments on the topic. Thanks in advance!

[lapince]

Interesting... In any case Lange watches don't have a very good water resistance, it's not the swimmable type of water resistance so don't think it changes anything, I didn't think the lugs and case were made from one piece, but didn't think they were screwed, more that they were welded...

[waspy1]

Yes, the lugs are separate from the case and screwed on. Quite a nice touch I think. If you ding a lug you can just get a new one. Makes case refinishing easier.

I'm not sure how they are screwed, depending on how this is done it may or may not create a leak path. I don't worry about it personally and generally avoid mine getting wet.


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[stockjock1975]

Thanks Waspy1. I hadn't thought of the benefit to it being that a lug could be replaced if damaged. Kind of makes sense now.

[KarlS]

Sounds like a cheap option to soldering. Would think replacing a PM lug is more than just having it fixed but guess someone will know for certain

[malarky_hk]

Also read somewhere that the lugs are indeed screwed in. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing.

For Lange watches, I doubt water resistance would be of any great concern to its owners since these watches were not meant for any type of water sports.

[T. Ferguson]

WR wouldn't be an issue for me anyway seeing as most of them are on leather they don't figure to get much bottom time.

[topcat30093]

Originally Posted by waspy1

Yes, the lugs are separate from the case and screwed on. Quite a nice touch I think. If you ding a lug you can just get a new one. Makes case refinishing easier.

I'm not sure how they are screwed, depending on how this is done it may or may not create a leak path. I don't worry about it personally and generally avoid mine getting wet.


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Thanks for the info, I learnt something today

[Mersaul4]

I kind of suspected this based on the photos and wanted to find out. So not a solid piece of metal at all.

Isn’t that bad?

Seems like a cheap solution to me, even just visually. Essential parts of the watch are screwed on from the outside!? For the price of a family car? What’s going on.

[bobernet]

Talk about the blind leading the blind. No, ALS lugs are not screwed on.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2018/03/und...e-experts.html

http://en.worldtempus.com/article/in...ses-23419.html

[Justindo]

https://monochrome-watches.com/lange...s-price-specs/

The article above says the lugs are indeed screwed on and I've heard and read that before but I don't know for sure. Whether it's better or worse I can't say but I like the idea that if a lug is substantially damaged it can be easily replaced. Considering Lange's quality, I doubt it's due to cost and it may in fact be more expensive than soldering. Regardless, Langes should not be near water.

[bobernet]

That article is wrong. Here’s a pic of a Lange mid case.



The lugs are soldered/welded on.

[bobernet]

Created an account just to post the “conformation“ from a “super-high-profile” collector, huh? Thanks for dropping by.

Anyone that's passionate to know can call Alkis in NYC to talk about the watches they’ve had in for repair before with broken lugs.

See below, pics of the visible welds on my personally owned Langematik Perpetual Calendar.