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@matthewgurlitz35144 жыл бұрын
Your watch photography is second to none. You guys simply set the standard. And the narrative is always elegant, erudite, and intoxicating.
@YinChuRijnaard4 жыл бұрын
I agree. It’s literally to the point that I don’t fancy watching other videos about watches because the quality is ‘low’ compared to Watchfinder
@ArtBorow4 жыл бұрын
Look at Horology House.
@paulwilson34344 жыл бұрын
Artur B I will. Thank you 😊
@paulwilson34344 жыл бұрын
I prefer watches to the news . Completely takes your mind off this crazy world .
@TheSnookerGym4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@colinmurphy22144 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe that’s how they made the dial. That’s genuinely amazing, and goes to show why Lange is my favorite!
@conduit2423 жыл бұрын
There can be only one. And it’s Lange.
@unclewilbur89763 жыл бұрын
@r2l100 It's a shadow, what's wrong with you?
@spizzenergi22924 жыл бұрын
‘If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content”. Well I guess there’s a few people sat contented in Glashutte.
@sv96184 жыл бұрын
The way you articulate words and the videos themselves are so amazing. You’re truly as impressive as the amazing timepieces you display.
@Sh0n04 жыл бұрын
thank you bb u want som lem me hola achu boy
@thomasallen38183 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful dial I’ve ever seen. The artisan who crafted it is amazing.
@WatchGeek4 жыл бұрын
As the video started I was looking at the dial and told myself it looks like the text has been carved out, but that's impossible to even imagine, and there you got and tell me it has...and done BY HAND!!! Just WOW!!!
@takuan6504 жыл бұрын
I wonder how You got Your hands on one of those. That is an achievement in itself and we could have a look at such a masterpiece. Thank You.
@northscylla4 жыл бұрын
A Lange and Watchfinder are both owned by the same group, Richemont. Makes thing easier.
@KaizerBillimoria4 жыл бұрын
Mafia money, perhaps?
@jonnyrotten80954 жыл бұрын
Watchfinder is Richemont and L&S is Richemont. That's wy Rolex-bashing ;)
@ianhiscock94404 жыл бұрын
I think this may just be the most stunning, aesthetically beautiful watch I’ve ever seen. That dial is utterly mind blowing! Thanks for such a wonderful video!
@balesjo3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being the artisan being given a wafer of gold and a chisel and told to "work some magic". I'd be curious to know how long it takes to finish every dial face, it is so time and labor intensive,
@canuckwatchcollector86644 жыл бұрын
8:06 absolutely gorgeous view
@dkkatwa4 жыл бұрын
Like revealing the Saturn 5 rocket...majestic
@Oozywolf4 жыл бұрын
My former grail was a Blancpain Tourbillon. This watch is the reason I just had to use the word "former." Just incredible. I'd pay money just to hold one.
@rayyesrajy4 жыл бұрын
The mere description of the carving process made my eyes water
@on_spikes68674 жыл бұрын
yeah that sounds like a task the devil would put upon you
@citizen1164 жыл бұрын
Mine too! Literally. I somehow felt lacking as a tradesman. This kind of dedication can not be bought. These “artisans” are just “showing off”
@cls63amgwagon344 жыл бұрын
Sameeee wtffffffffff
@jukesr3 жыл бұрын
I think its looks more like laser engraving.
@SpaghettiKillah4 жыл бұрын
That shot at 2:56 👏🏻👏🏻 Damn' 🔥🔥
@carspotter96564 жыл бұрын
I hope WATCHFINDER gets to read this, I just dont get it , you deserve so many subs, the cinematography and the macro shots are just mind boggling and insane, please never stop making such videos, it's so calming, informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you watchfinder. Always delighted to watch such videos , every single time.
@sushimshah28964 жыл бұрын
It's also depressing to know that I might never be able to afford any of the high end watches featured on this channel
@varunu41764 жыл бұрын
Richemont owns Watchfinder, this is excellence in marketing :)
@sushimshah28964 жыл бұрын
@@varunu4176 How? This video is of a Lange
@varunu41764 жыл бұрын
@@sushimshah2896 Richemont owns A.Lange & Sohne, Baume et Mercier, IWC, JLC, Panerai, Roger Dubuis, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, Cartier and few other brands.
@donkremer60194 жыл бұрын
@@varunu4176 people easily forget to look beyond the surface, specially when it's shiny and blingy.
@saidimlewa47854 жыл бұрын
I must admit I never really liked A. Lange but your videos have changed my perspective on them. This is also now my favourite watch too, thank you for the video
@andrewnibbi4 жыл бұрын
When I first came in to watches, I always thought ALS was too austere, too old for me. Now, though, I’ve realized the true magic, and even though I’d still rather wear an 1815 chronograph dial-side-down, I do love them.
@Redonepunch4 жыл бұрын
I really don’t like their cases. The focus is always on their dials and movements, which of course are always gorgeous , but to me a watch is more than a sum of its parts and the case design is a part of that. As a whole, I just don’t like how they look
@rousseau3274 жыл бұрын
@@Redonepunch Well that's quite alright, but it is pretty classic case design.
@Tullekunstner3 жыл бұрын
I love pretty much every ALS watch that doesn't have a date window.
@alpinepdclimbing91304 жыл бұрын
what!? the numbers are not just stuck on, they are part of a solid piece of gold? wow
@brambled87634 жыл бұрын
I heard that and it blew my mind
@robsondiem4 жыл бұрын
Right!??
@roku_nine4 жыл бұрын
🤯
@enriqueparedespinel16944 жыл бұрын
I have to see one to believe it.
@yossifelder67754 жыл бұрын
@@enriqueparedespinel1694 💯that’s what I was thinking.
@domokun9384 жыл бұрын
your Dornbluth recommendation was a real eye opener!
@tangosierra9114 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Same for me. 👍🏼
@ShahbazKhan-wq4lj4 жыл бұрын
Amazing watch ❤️. That shot from bottom to top was mesmerizing.
@edhalson31544 жыл бұрын
The underside shot looking up through the Tourbillon was astonishing! As always...beautifully crafted and exquisitely presented... and the watch too! That time-piece was stunning and on another level... a grail for mortals like me! The video and narrative though....make me realise the superb masterpiece and its creators are truly the pinnacle of their craft! Thank you!
@davidgay66854 жыл бұрын
Absolutely my favourite watch enthusiast vids. Thank you for sharing that beautiful timepiece with us.
@holgerb.65094 жыл бұрын
1. Awesome watch 2. I love your pronaunciation of the hard german word: Handwerkskunst 🤩 3. Go ahead - you channel is fantastic! Appreciate your videos ..... Best regards from Germany - Holger
@captnagrom81784 жыл бұрын
I quickly Iooked at the dial and in my mind I mulled how they made it ... Textured base plate with applied markers ....easy ... Then you tell me it has been sculptured out and created hammer tap by hammer tap .... and the magnitude of the precision, concentration and touch that has gone into this as a whole washed over me ... I am in awe of the effort and focus that went into this watch ... I'm in awe of the craftsmen who have these skills to make this beauty real. Thank you for reminding me.
@sushimshah28964 жыл бұрын
I'm still wondering how's the dial made with that texture & what is made out of
@captnagrom81784 жыл бұрын
Sushim Shah Go to 7.00 ... Thick Rose gold to start with .... Then the crafts person starts chipping away !!!
@sushimshah28964 жыл бұрын
@@captnagrom8178 Yep, I saw the video, what I was asking about is the black portion left behind with the texture (the actual Dial), it looks amazing; idk if the rainbow effect is due to the crystal or the actual dial!!
@captnagrom81784 жыл бұрын
Richard Nedbalek ....Agreed ... The dial creation process is mind blowing ... Tap tap tap ... No slips or errors permitted ...
@adawg30324 жыл бұрын
We are so lucky to get such high detailed shots of such an expensive rare beautiful timepiece.... this is great plus the narration is the icing on the cake I learn something new every time I watch a Watchfinder video
@BigDutchKingTut4 жыл бұрын
@8:31 that was a dope shot🔥👍! Great job capturing the contrast and depth of the dial. As well as the detail. This is a nice looking piece.🔥👍🔥👍
@db7gta4 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much work in the dial so perfect
@geraldbrienza44743 жыл бұрын
This is the 10th time I’ve watched this; never gets old.
@garrett35794 жыл бұрын
WOW what a well filmed video! those shots!!
@balesjo3 жыл бұрын
Exquisite! Everything about the watch is a work of art. Given a choice between a Patek and a Lange, I'd go with the Lange watches hands down.
@ericweis97714 жыл бұрын
Great macro-videography. Well done!
@bikemike11184 жыл бұрын
Craftmanship at its absolute best!
@adebayo2214 жыл бұрын
I have been following Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin watches since 1990. Today in your review, I was astounded by the beauty and horological work in especially A.Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon and Zeitwerk I watched on KZbin. Wow 🤩.
@jayebirdjb71433 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised they made 30, the craftsmanship is remarkable.
@herbhandyman89334 жыл бұрын
I was drawn to that dial face immediately. To think that surface and details are handcrafted is 'wanzig' (crazy)! Thanks for for your oh so smooth presentation and I'll make an offering to the gods to get that Triple split on your table.
@zpmody6644 жыл бұрын
Your videos are even better than the horological masterpieces you review. I do hope they have a museum somewhere between Germany and Switzerland where all your masterpieces will be kept safe for viewing and listening. You are nothing short of the David Attenborough of the “horological” jungle.
@gryfandjane4 жыл бұрын
My goodness, the detail... there’s even beveling on the wheel spokes. Magnificent.
@mikec34544 жыл бұрын
Hands down the most beautiful watch ever built - wow.
@thm46434 жыл бұрын
This almost brings tears to my eyes. As usual, your video is excellent.
@Daavi854 жыл бұрын
Wow! Lange never ceases to simply amaze me with such incredibly beautiful detail.
@ipeds.4 жыл бұрын
This is just such a beautiful watch. i am usually into sport watches, like the TAG Heuer Chronograph Carrera CBN2A1A.BA0643, but this watch really got me. there is something magic going on, if you are so fascinated by an object, that you want to speak out every detail it makes it so fascinating, that you are nearly speechless and only able to bring out one sentence: It is such a beautiful watch.
@bentleygt37164 жыл бұрын
outstanding. great engineering of a work of art.. thank you for the review..
@garyggarner77384 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful! I note the Diamond in the balance assembly! The Engineering and Attention to Details - Makes this an Awesome Timepiece! I wish I could own one of the 30 Pieces! Outstanding Presentation and Video!! I thoroughly enjoy Your Videos!
@Ricky.9134 жыл бұрын
To state that timepiece is a beautiful masterpiece... just doesn't do it enough justice. "I ain't got the words." . Your camerawork and narrative does give it justice, thank you Watchfinder and Co.
@mattroach45544 жыл бұрын
I am surprised that you didn't mention that polishing on "12" index is vertical, for "3" and "9" is horizontal and for the rest its like 45 degrees angled so they all match beautifully. Gorgeous watch, fantastic video - nothing less than expected from Watchfinder. Cheers :)
@IHWKR3 жыл бұрын
A. Lange & Söhne is what happens when divinity gives humanity a gift. This company embodies the slogan "When standards aren't enough".
@dominickcolasanto65823 жыл бұрын
If it's worth doing it's worth doing like this. A true demonstration of the highest form of watch making.
@matthewwatson60754 жыл бұрын
you can tell just by the direction of the brushed metal in how it follows the dial of the watch that they've paid great attention to detail
@daytonarol3x3 жыл бұрын
Possibly the best watch ⌚ I have seen recently 👌
@pickledorange90754 жыл бұрын
Your narration is as elegant as the watch itself. Marvellous work! Would love to see your take on Akivia, perhaps their REXHEP REXHEPI watch.
@Dongorgon7774 жыл бұрын
cmon, bring the triple split. Also every time I see A. Lange and Sohne, I'm reminded about Moritz Grossman. I'd be interested to see those watches under your macro photography.
@stevem8634 жыл бұрын
What a great review. Your camera work is awesome, can’t take my eyes off this watch. The dial is amazing with so much detail. Does Lange make anything that doesn’t look incredible? I would say that for the money Lange would be my top choice out of the big 3.
@stevefox86054 жыл бұрын
That's exquisite. Really another level... Look forward to the triple split. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
@livedeliciously4 жыл бұрын
If I could afford one of these, I could probably afford a Singer 911 as well. These two would pair very well. Any of those A. Lange Tourbillion's are dream watches.
@phillipmeacham2 жыл бұрын
I’ve become obsessed with you videos so good
@edwinkhalil3 жыл бұрын
This is now my new favorite watch as well.
@scottlalonde28784 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you Watchfinder
@Robert_Browne4 жыл бұрын
The return of the diamond end stone has to be my favorite part of the watch. Then again I start with the movement when looking at any watch. The dial is absolutely gorgeous.
@ThatGuyBW4 жыл бұрын
@3:37 Is that dust or a nick on the zero reset lever head??
@Soandnb2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore this watch. It's absolutely gorgeous and exquisite, yet it's amazingly pragmatic looking, with a clean, simple, almost field-watch-style dial and hands and good contrasting colors. I'm more snobbish about "artsy" watches on this channel than I have any right to be (my only watch is a $60 quartz beater) and generally tend to turn my nose up at watches that sacrifice their purpose as watches for fanciful designs or complicated, unreadable dials. I have tremendous appreciation for anyone who can perfectly blend the pride of the craft with the practicality of the instrument.
@tracephoto18234 жыл бұрын
This is already an exceptional watch to behold, but as you described the painstaking process, this video suddenly became quite literally breathtaking. Thanks for creating a video that does this piece justice.
@soundknight4 жыл бұрын
That texture on the dial is amazing!
@timecheckwatch-channel54214 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I am in love with the finishing 😍.. The brushed Satin finishing as well as the textured dial was really great. Thank you brother for this awesome review! Totally made my day..
@Warrrenjstephens4 жыл бұрын
The Crooked screw beside the number four really captures my eye.
@DienekesShade4 жыл бұрын
It does indeed. All this effort in making such a beautiful watch and at the end it is all bogged down by that misaligned screws...
@nerychristian4 жыл бұрын
It's not crooked. It's our minds that are crooked.
@colinmurphy22144 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, I wonder why
@A-FrameWedge4 жыл бұрын
Maybe it needs to be tightened.
@Shawn-in-da-Canyon3 жыл бұрын
It’s very easy to make screws that are aligned. But, that’s part of the watch industry rip off. Just look at the definition of what a Swiss watch is. It’s a complete joke. It’s one of humanities biggest rip offs. Right behind the media and religion. They make you think it can’t be done. And, people still pay an absurd amount of money for them.
@hambone988ubet4 жыл бұрын
I love the “warm” colors of the rose gold. Oh my.......
@ashoat23884 жыл бұрын
As soon as you said “most dials achieve depth by adding layers...”, I thought no. No, that would be crazy. That is some gorgeous engraving.
@nixie24624 жыл бұрын
When is the second part of the "thinnest watch" coming? please?
@AtheistOrphan4 жыл бұрын
Nixie - Yes. Really looking forward to that.
@andystuart46674 жыл бұрын
With all this build up, he should make a Piaget prequel first. Tease it
@Leidernes4 жыл бұрын
How nice is this watch? -yes.
@LeeviMarkkula4 жыл бұрын
That diamond bearing really caught my eye. All in all a true unicorn of watches 😍
@Peter_WongVI4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent presentation!
@LlyleHunter4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love it!
@bryantrowbridge48124 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful work of art i love the watches you show on here appreciate it guys
@erikv19744 жыл бұрын
The Handwerkskunst Langes are simply in a league of their own. Bravo, Lange.
@peterbradshaw80183 жыл бұрын
Just got my copy of their collection book. Looking forward to having one.
@backflipp994 жыл бұрын
I can't believe a human being made this with their hands. Absolutely insane dedication.
@Pike7373 жыл бұрын
Lol, we operate rovers on mars. This just a "look good" piece of old technology.
@markbumagat72654 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. That's why Lange is so expensive. It's an art with all those hand work in engineering and aesthetics. It's inefficient to create these watches, but so are other works of art like paintings.
@AjitSingh-km4jt3 жыл бұрын
Watchfinder! Your narrative and photography on watches is so exquisite and powerful, that it is compelling one to acquire the item you talk about. I wish I had plenty of money and free trade.
@brianmort67772 жыл бұрын
Absolute master class of a watch
@aviaterred4 жыл бұрын
Next level awesome, what a magnificent timepiece.
@ewhyte80594 жыл бұрын
It smacks me in the eye every time. At this level the two screws (Four upon closer inspection)that hold down the top bridge across the Tourbillon surely should be in symmetry with the rest of the dial. With all the painstaking attention to detail to arrive at the zenith of masterpiece creations it’s almost Chinese in oversight,Post -Mao’s Great leap forward that is.🤷🏽
@nashespiritu3 жыл бұрын
This watch is intoxicating, this is my new grail piece
@Moncru4 жыл бұрын
@ 0:19 is it me or could that 4 be finished better?
@koochie884 жыл бұрын
An elegant video both in how you present the watch visually and the story as well. One thing that was missing is addressing the Elephant in the Room - How much does such a Masterful creation cost??? I dont want to stain the çonversation by talking about money/value....... but i am curious! Would €500,000 be a good starting point??
@watch_drives_you3 жыл бұрын
In fact it's not even that expensive... at least from the view of people who can afford such a piece. It's 186.000€ or 222.400$ Not that I could even dream about owning one... but for what you get one could even call it a bargain 😅
@daddymo73874 жыл бұрын
You can't name a watch with better finish than this one. It just doesn't exist
@watchguy794 жыл бұрын
This is such an amazing piece, I absolutely love it.
@donwolf94903 жыл бұрын
I love this brand so much. I need to buy myself a birthday gift of this standard
@shakstar4 жыл бұрын
Omg. This would have to be the best video to date. Bravo 👌👌👌👌👌
@robertreynolds92284 жыл бұрын
ALS has always been one of my favorite watches. This watch is absolutely amazing. Fair play mate.
@jeckit18553 жыл бұрын
I'd probably translate "Handwerkskunst" with perfected craftmanship.
@mathewazzopard81004 жыл бұрын
Amazing watch, simply amazing ! To me, Lange along with 3 more brands are at the very top of the watch pyramid. Not only for their exquisite movements but also for their finishing, whether in platinum, white/pink/yellow gold. Their straps might be the best I have seen and of course their buckles. Many thanks for sharing this truly amazing piece.
@Player-gx1eo2 жыл бұрын
What are your other top 3 brands? Just curious
@mathewazzopard81002 жыл бұрын
@@Player-gx1eo actually I enjoy more than 3, Blancpain, AP, Breguet are a few.
@janmykelcorotan48644 жыл бұрын
A. Lange & Söhne is the best, hands down. Triple split!!!!
@alrazi98404 жыл бұрын
That dial is the most beautiful dial I've ever seen in a watch
@impexRQ4 жыл бұрын
A Lange & Sohne is easily the best watch manufacturer of the world ... Patek Philippe is not even close
@Sr.D4 жыл бұрын
That hacking seconds reset to 0 should be the next step in movements for the masses, mechanical and quartz, very handy function
@phillipcorbin89284 жыл бұрын
if you look at the middle gear at 4:41 there looks to be some chipping.
@savariaxa4 жыл бұрын
Lange & Söhne simple elegant and the best movements they are in their own league for me the best ever watches !
@thecommenter5784 жыл бұрын
Mr. Watchfinder: this is the top combination of art and engineering! Brain: 3:11 lol. Tourbillion goes bbrrrrrb
@FirestormAA4 жыл бұрын
ALS set the standard of hand crafted timepiece way too high..... What a beauty!!!!!
@JLchevz4 жыл бұрын
the proportions are sublime
@slashusr4 жыл бұрын
Just when I've reseated my jaw in its hinge, you post this and it hits the floor again. What a masterpiece! I'm a lowly woodcarver, but even I know what removing all the material that does not resemble a lily, for example, means when the chisel slips!
@Ruubinnn4 жыл бұрын
Love the watch but can't get over the screws on the tourbillion bridge aren't both horizontal
@citizen1164 жыл бұрын
With each watch reviewed here I think “well they have reached the top. It doesn’t get any better than this”. And each time I am wrong. What you find that can unseat this at the top of the heap I am not sure I can bear to view. My eyes may explode. This watch is exquisite. However, knowing the process to create it makes it far more enjoyable to examine. Thanks. Now read me a bedtime story Mr.voice.