r/ALangeSohne

Just visited my local store,

few things I am seeing / sharing

first of all they had a very old catalog from 2021 or 2024? I like to browse on paper and felt that was a weird thing

very little inventory with mainly old models/very basic

I got my first lange in 2022 a Grand Lange 1 moonphase Yellow Gold been very happy with it and felt it was time for an upgrade.

Lots of things happening in my life a big move from Dubai to Asia / potentially getting married next year

Decided the time is right to put together a wishlist of some sort I was eyeing getting into FP Journe or Patek but since we have an ALS store here lets try see for a Zeitwerk or else.

Only model available was a 2022 very basic rose gold and honestly nothing exciting..

Looking over the catalog the SA mention about the Zeitwerk Date which seems more interesting but no models in store and two color variations

I am leaning towards the white gold but wouldve prefer a black dial..

the other models that catched my eyes were the datograph or the 1815 rattrapante (nothing available nor can order apparently so skipping)

datograph rose gold or platinum

thats it

I am just feeling a bit disappointed with the selection or even range of what is possible to order / do with the brand

to add I can find the datograph for 40k less on the grey market and the in store experience doesn’t feel nice.

feels like the store is starving compared to my experience in Dubai regardless

I am tempted towards the platinum datograph -> zeitwerk white gold -> datograph rose gold

they let me check a salmon dial richard lange but didn’t really impressed me? format seems better (smaller)

nothing honeygold / nothing lumen / nothing impressive

is this normal? I had a fantastic experience in Seoul a few years ago that stuck with me but now I am almost considering writing the brand off and focusing on something else if thats the state of ALS

Any other models besides the 3 I highlighted you guys would recommend should I make the pilgrimage to Hong Kong / Seoul / Tokyo for a better selection?

Thank you

Hi Group,

I would like to ask if anyone has had their watch case undergo a case restoration by Lange? I’m hesitant as my past experiences with case restoration on other watches haven’t gone smoothly - granted it was not carried out by Lange but still by their respective manufacture.

It would be greatly appreciated if anyone here could provide a before and after or just after photos - where the case has been restored by Lange themselves.

I recently acquired a 1815 ref 206.025, without any service history. This watch was purchased in mind that a service would be required and I’m now at the crossroad of deciding whether to have the case restored by them or not.

Hoping someone here could be gracious enough to put my mind at ease with some photos.

Many thanks in advance!

I am a complete novice looking to buy my first ever watch and I have decided it is going to be a Lange 1. Is HK, China or Singapore good place to look for what I want? Are there any reputable places there assuming I am not buying from the boutique stores?

Would anyone recommend especially since the bracelet is thick?