Had a break in between and waiting for Shark to come so we had some afternoon tea.
Ended up bump into Davidtth in an AD !
Finally had more time to look at the GS much closer and its back on its bracelet now.
This time we went back and had a nice chat with this young watchmaker.
VERY friendly person and he showed us part by part of a Lange-1 movement
Also the Datagraph.
One thing i found contradicting.
The speaker said a Lange movt is assembled twice, even on the first time the move is already finished and polished.
BUT the watchmaker said the 1st assembly the movement is not finished or polished yet, only when its the 2nd assembly the parts are finished and polished.
At this point each plate, bridge or part he took out, he tells us, this part is not visible through the case back, BUT its still fully hand polished to the highest standard.
We were all amazed, each time i was thinking, ok this might not be polished since its so hidden but damn it was !
RESPECT !
Now you know where your money goes to.
A Lange watch from start to finish? Takes about 7-12 months on average.
His job is to polish, but he reminds me of a Hells Angel biker and was a serious dude, we did not chat with him much
She does the engraving, dare not disturb her as she was concentrating hard on the microscope.
When you order a new Lange you can have your initials engraved at no extra cost.
At this point Shark finishes his guided tour and have hands on
At last i will leave you with this tonight.
I am sleepy now posting so many
