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...I hadn't considered that option. JLC is one of my favourite manufactures; I have a Grande Reverso Duo and have long-term plans to acquire a few more JLCs, including one of their calendars (Master Ultra Thin Moon or Master Calendar), and the Master Chronograph, too. I suppose because I plan on add

The VC Patrimony Traditionelle (41mm; probably more of a sibling than cousin, given that this one houses the VC-equivalent extra thin automatic calibre): Lange Saxonia Thin (40mm): Similar concept for all 3 watches (i.e. generously sized extra thin case, relatively austere and simple dials, etc.) Th

...that dial is pretty stunning. What were your thoughts/reactions to the case size? Obviously, part of the equation is how the watch scales to one's wrist, but generally did you think the 41mm diameter was too large? It was a few years ago that I handled one, so my memory is a bit hazy. I only reme

In a horological world where very big and complicated watches are extremely popular (like the ROOs, Panerais, Daytonas, Speedies and IWC Pilot watches that many of us love), there is something almost refreshing about an elegant, simple 2 or 3 hand watch. The minimalism and austerity here are what I

I think that size of the case is a concern; the Lange's I've been looking at are all within the 37-40 mm range (e.g. Saxonia hand wound 37mm, Saxonia Thin 40mm, 1815 38.5mm), which I think is a good size for a contemporary dress watch. The potentially dinner-plate like proportions of the Jules Audem

...regarding the watermarked images. I hadn't meant to contravene forum rules; had just been trying to find the best images I could find. Here's an image of the 2013 release with guilloche silvered dial in rose gold (without watermark).

Those of you who read the Lange forum know that I'm on a quest for a 2 or 3 hand watch from one of the top tier manufacturers (AP, VC, PP, AL&S). In my ongoing research, I've come across the AP Jules Audemars Extra Thin again and again. I'm a huge AP fan - I already own a stainless steel RO Dual

...But I came across the Extra Thin in its white gold incarnation recently, but have very rarely seldom seem the rose gold/black dialled combination in the wilds or in wrist shots. Would any of you that have seen it care to share your impressions or real life photos (as opposed to press release glos

....one of the things I've always loved about the Historique collection is the nice balance that VC manage to achieve between classicism and subtle quirkiness. The Toledo is one of my favourites.

...I think it's a mistake to base one's decisions or get hung-up too much about whether what one is buying is the cheapest or best value for money. Of course you want to pay for what you can afford, but within that envelope price I think should be secondary to aesthetics. After all I think if we wan