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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • JDelageJ
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      I thi nk it's just an artifact, a shadow. Check this page of the same model in gold and look at the various pics - no hole.

      https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-a-lange-and-sohne-saxonia-thin

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      • GilesG
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        There is here:

        https://hodinkee.imgix.net/uploads/images/1452893108034-qqf6j6xd1p7dgqfr-12d134e01783e2e5d1b08c6f1678d6e1/2.jpg?ixlib=rails-1.1.0&fit=crop&ch=Width%2CDPR%2CSave-Data&fm=jpg&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&s=c48db6a882ef53e9628c89b20474c575

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • JDelageJ
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          Yes, but if you look at the top pic on the page, which shows the watch seen from its side, it's clear there isn't. I think it's just a bad series of pics.

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          • GilesG
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            A little embarrassing…....

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • GraemeG
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              @Giles:

              What's with the hole at 2?

              It's Lange's new integrated bottle opener. 😃

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              • ChrisC
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                They're transitioning into the new "super premium luxury tool watch" category.

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                • GraemeG
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                  @Chris:

                  They're transitioning into the new "super premium luxury tool watch" category.

                  Expect a hand-polished version of the Leatherman Tread from Lange in white, yellow, or rose gold before too long.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    That thing is the singularly worst doohickey I have ever purchased

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • GraemeG
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                      Jaeger LeCoultre have revived the Polaris line. I particularly like the limited edition Memovox model.

                      There's also an three hander with date and non-date versions, a chronograph, and a world-timer chronograph.

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                      • GilesG
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                        I LOVE that…..

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          The Mont Blanc Chrono is splendid. The 48 Vintage is a bit too Vintage for me, Mark XVIII Edition «Tribute to Mark 11» is my Favorit of the Pilot Series at the Moment.

                          The new Lange Triple Split is an Intense Piece of Watchmaking, a Dress Watch with the Measurements of a Full blown Diver and the most compliacted Clockwork ever.

                          https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/triple-split

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                          • GraemeG
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                            @Giles I wish Jaeger had done a reissue based on the Polaris II from the 1970s, though that loses the super compressor case. It is, however, very blue.

                            @Steffen I agree on the Lange. For those who haven't seen it, Hodinkee have a write-up.

                            If you're into chronographs, the FP Journe Rattrapante is interesting. The titanium version is my favourite, but they all look a bit over-styled for my tastes.

                            Given how obsessed everyone is with vintage, I really like that the Hermès Carré H has gone for a simple, modern design. It's one of my favourite pieces from SIHH.

                            Lastly, there's the H Moser & Cie Endeavour, which has an Urwerk style orbital hours display. (Urwerk are planning a mechanical watch that's regulated by an atomic clock)!

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                            • GilesG
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                              @Graeme:

                              Vomit

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                My Favorit Vintage Watch is already remade by Jaeger, the Deep Sea.

                                http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/de/watches/master-extreme/jaeger-lecoultre-deep-sea-chronograph/207857J.html

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                                • JDelageJ
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                                  I like the JLC Memovox. What is the intent of the compressor case though? Tracking a second time zone?

                                  I like that Carre Hermes. Those French, they have an eye for design!  😉

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    @DougNg:

                                    That thing is the singularly worst doohickey I have ever purchased

                                    You bought that?  Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      Yeah, impulse purchase. Motherfucker caught on everything. Went back to Amazon in a few hours

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        @JDelage:

                                        I like the JLC Memovox. What is the intent of the compressor case though? Tracking a second time zone?

                                        It's basically a rotating bezel, like on a diver's watch, only it's mounted inside the case. It's intended for tracking dive times. The original JLC Polaris was designed for diving.

                                        I suspect that mounting it internally protects it, stops it from being knocked out of position, and makes the watch look cool.

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                                        • louisboscoL
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                                          some good watches at SIHH this year. the AP ultra thin perpetual calendar, platinum and titanium RO and the lange are a few of my favs..

                                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                          • JDelageJ
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                                            What do people think of Limited Edition, and their impact on "collectability"? I see watches that retail for North of $5k with limited editions North of 500 units. Is that really limited? I'm curious.

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