The contrast between the dial's reposed purity and the seductive depth of movement details is particularly striking. At a time when most brands were still fumbling in high-complication darkness, Lange launched Blumlein's masterpiece: thetourbillon with chain-and-fusee, afirst in wristwatches andunderstatedlynamedthe PourLeMerite.

He was so moved when he saw the Lange Datograph, that Philippe Dufour, Bell & Ross best replica watches who is considered the greatest living master of watchmaking and the first to create a petite and grande sonnerie wristwatch, reached into his pocket to purchase one. He was awestruck when asked about his watch.

The A. Lange & Sohne Datograph has a flyback chronograph

Richard Lange "Pour le Merite", in platinum with enamel dial

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We walked together through Munich's park, reminiscing about Lange's past and discussing the Concorso d'Eleganza's origins. He chuckled and said, "Well, my predecessor sponsored the Salzburg Music Festival. But it quickly dawned upon me that there was another way to reach an audience that better matched the identity of Lange." I laughed as he replied, "I understand what you're saying Wilhelm. The idea of having to go to the Salzburg Music Festival fills with fear.Cartier Pasha Replica I would rather be beaten in the face by a ball-peen Hammer than to attend the operatic rarities and symphonies it contains.

It turns out that Schmid's extraordinary knowledge of vintage cars, along with his enthusiasm for collecting (he brought his own AC Bristol) and driving, is another reason for Concorso's association. I get it. Lange is all about substance. It's all about innovation. It's about authenticity, and there is no beauty contest that combines these values better than the Concorso. The assembled guests were the idealaudience to convey Lange's extraordinary authenticity.

(From left) Wei Koh, Philip Rathgen, Wilhelm Schmid and Andrew Hildreth

Andrew Hildreth and Wilhelm Schmid

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