Malaysia Watch Forum
Misc => GTGs, Meetups and Events => Topic started by: takashi78 on March 04, 2013, 08:15:54 PM
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Last min invite by kiamat and didnt have to take leave so off we go to SG. Since a few members from SG is also able to join.
Not too good with official report so let the pics do the talking :P
VERY warm and gracious welcome and service by the Lange team my hats off to them for a job well done. ;D
Off to a good start ;D
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Coats were given, thought would have our name on it but sadly not the case :'(
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Start with some history of the brand
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Now on to a few watchmakers who were flown in for this event only to show us how a Lange watch is made.
He does the assembly of the movements
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Polishing
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Now onto some hands on stuff we get to participate in.
First off we would need to polish a movement part.
Using different grade of sand paper and using figure of "8" direction to polish.
We manage to polish BUT not take out the scratches.
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SIFU !
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Now we move on to assembly.
Basically taking a screw out of the balance wheel and putting it back together.
Sounds easy but needs a steady hand.
I was surprised i could achieve it quite easily :P
But concentrating using a loupe made me kinda dizzy.
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PURE concentration wei :o
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See the screw? Nah too small la wei :P
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Lighting in the display was BAD for photography sorry for the pics quality
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Wonder what is the RRP for that lange 31, super nice.
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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 !
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Finally had more time to look at the GS much closer and its back on its bracelet now.
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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.
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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.
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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 ;D
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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.
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At this point Shark finishes his guided tour and have hands on
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At last i will leave you with this tonight.
I am sleepy now posting so many ;D
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Davidtth,
Sorry didnt took pics of you.
Would you please post the pics you have in this thread also so we can collect everything here?
Thanks ya!
Let the people who attended add on to this thread and so will i tomorrow.
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Awesome!
Just like being there.
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well done peter.
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wow very nice coverage ! i've been real lazy to take photo recently beside group pix :P
no worry takashi, better not to have anyawy ;D
sad that i didn't spend time to view the display box piece by piece since lange mention this is the only chance you can see the full range of lange watch :(
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Great report Peter.
Thanks for sharing.
I must say you guys look really good in the lab coat.
Anyone seriously considering a career change to a watch maker after this interesting experience?
:Cheers:
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Great coverage, as if I also participated in the event. Made my day.
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Thanks to the great hospitality of the SG members in showing us around and taking us for makan makan.
Also some AD & pre owned shop hoping.
Wish more of them were open on Sunday though.
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Peter
Your pictures tell a great story.
Millions before your eyes!
Good read
Rgds
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Btw, any of you guys a Lange convert?
New grail for '13?
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I was a lover way before this event.
Even more so now....to bad still no bullet.
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Pete
Some poison work instantaneously...
Others slowly but surely.....
I think its more of the later.
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Thank you Peter for the effort. :thumbsup: