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Langnam · 5 November 2006, 07:13 AM

See, going to the Lange presentation was bad, but in a good sorta way. I'll let the photos do the talking.

The GO Pilot's watch is 44.2 mm in diameter and imo doesn't look too large. I never thought I would believe that! I bought my wife the Lange Arkade in the ladies size with a black strap. It has to be ordered from the factory, but hopefully, it's here for the holidays. I like to call it the Lady Lange.

Oh, yes, both watches purchased at an AD. 25% off on the GO and 32% off the Lange. Don't ask me where I bought them; I've been sworn to secrecy.

BruceS · 5 November 2006, 07:20 AM

I love that one

Congrats!!

Goodwatch · 5 November 2006, 07:23 AM

So they're entering IWC territory now! Very nice watch but I'm puzzled by two things: the wooden ring in the case and the button at 8 o clock??????

Langnam · 5 November 2006, 08:00 AM

Hi Frans,
the wooden ring is a loupe to admire the fine Teutonic craftsmanship, I presume.

The button at 8:00 is the second hand reset to zero function button. It's used for synchronizing the watch to a reference signal, or I suppose one could use it as a 60 second chrono without the ability to stop the watch. Maybe for checking your pulse.

mailman · 5 November 2006, 08:01 AM

They're both beauties.

I hope your wife likes hers when she gets it.

Langnam · 5 November 2006, 08:08 AM

My wife was with me and isn't a WIS. In fact, she could never imagine paying the list price for the watch and wouldn't let me buy it unless I could save a lot of money.
It wasn't too hard to drive the hard bargain. In fact, I wish I got 32% off the other 2 Langes. The best I could do with either of them was 25% off from the same AD.

Anyway, she's tickled pink as they say.

C.J. · 5 November 2006, 08:10 AM

Beautiful

Congrats

Goodwatch · 5 November 2006, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langnam

My wife was with me and isn't a WIS. In fact, she could never imagine paying the list price for the watch and wouldn't let me buy it unless I could save a lot of money.
It wasn't too hard to drive the hard bargain. In fact, I wish I got 32% off the other 2 Langes. The best I could do with either of them was 25% off from the same AD.

Anyway, she's tickled pink as they say.

You could have even saved more by not buying the watches

Otis · 5 November 2006, 10:32 AM

Sehr gut! As Zee Germans would say.
The GO looks just perfect in size, and well-made to boot. congrats!

JJ Irani · 5 November 2006, 10:58 AM

Congrats, Langnam....wear it in good health.

padi56 · 5 November 2006, 08:06 PM

Very nice watches German precision at its best.

mamas · 5 November 2006, 11:09 PM

2 beauties for sure! really like the GO

Langnam · 5 November 2006, 11:21 PM

Thanks guys! The GO is on my wrist now as I slobber over the Montreal hot chicks forum kindly supplied by The Dude.

7 November 2006, 05:02 AM

Congrats Marc - that GO is nice. We saw the version with date this weekend.....I prefer it without the date myself.

7 November 2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Congrats Marc - that GO is nice. We saw the version with date this weekend.....I prefer it without the date myself.

I was going to post the same thing. Very nice indeed. Congrats!

Langnam · 19 December 2006, 03:07 AM

Sorry guys, I'm dredging up this old thread as I've found some photos on the net of the Caliber 100 which drives the Senator Navigator. The Cal. 100 is a new design built for the Senator line. With the exclusion of the Navigator models, I believe the case size runs at 40 mm, so I'd guess there's a spacer ring for the Senator Navigator as it's 44.2 mm in diameter. I'm not sure I approve of the spacer, but for the price, one gets a hand made, hand finished movement, so why should I worry?
The model is designed with the traditional 3/4 plate, but you'll notice that GO split the plate into two pieces. I suppose it's for ease of installation and take down during a repair, all of which should lower costs to the end user. IMO, the Cal. 100 is nice to look at and quite yeoman, too.
The Senator Navigator line uses a solid case back, so I never knew until now what the movement looked like. I almost think that the solid case back is there to hide a movement that may have a scratch or two and therefore not pass the QC test for the display back, but that may be just my paranoic thinking.

JJ Irani · 19 December 2006, 03:10 AM

Great pics, Lang. Love that rotor!!

padi56 · 19 December 2006, 03:19 AM

Now thats one superb looking movement ,and talking about GO.Had a parcel this morning,sometime ago sent off for a DVD on recommendation of Al Now all I had then was a catalogue and DVD,but today a very nice hard cover Glashutte Original book.Plus the Momentum magazine for contemporaries must say a lot better that many other manufactures give away.

JJ Irani · 19 December 2006, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Now thats one superb looking movement ,and talking about GO.Had a parcel this morning,sometime ago sent off for a DVD on recommendation of Al Now all I had then was a catalogue and DVD,but today a very nice hard cover Glashutte Original book.Plus the Momentum magazine for contemporaries must say a lot better that many other manufactures give away.

Agreed, I received the GO hard cover book too. Superb!! Watched the DVD three times already. Excellent!!

Uncle-AJ · 19 December 2006, 03:24 AM

That is a nice looking movement.

19 December 2006, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langnam

Sorry guys, I'm dredging up this old thread as I've found some photos on the net of the Caliber 100 which drives the Senator Navigator. The Cal. 100 is a new design built for the Senator line. With the exclusion of the Navigator models, I believe the case size runs at 40 mm, so I'd guess there's a spacer ring for the Senator Navigator as it's 44.2 mm in diameter. I'm not sure I approve of the spacer, but for the price, one gets a hand made, hand finished movement, so why should I worry?
The model is designed with the traditional 3/4 plate, but you'll notice that GO split the plate into two pieces. I suppose it's for ease of installation and take down during a repair, all of which should lower costs to the end user. IMO, the Cal. 100 is nice to look at and quite yeoman, too.
The Senator Navigator line uses a solid case back, so I never knew until now what the movement looked like. I almost think that the solid case back is there to hide a movement that may have a scratch or two and therefore not pass the QC test for the display back, but that may be just my paranoic thinking.

The calibre 100 is certainly a step up in design from the calibre 39 (not that there is anything wrong with the Cal. 39, but the 100 is a bit nicer IMO). The finishing that GO does is quite good, and I doubt very much that they use solid casebacks to hide scratches, so yes I think you are being a bit paranoid there Marc.

And the small movement in the big case - I've seen much worse examples than from GO, that's for sure!

19 December 2006, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

And the small movement in the big case - I've seen much worse examples than from GO, that's for sure!

Yeah I read about someone being unhappy with the spacer ring in his PAM190 last week. LOL you know life is good when...

BTW, the finish of the GO movements never ceases to amaze. Just stunning watches! I'm still jonesing for that Sport Evo I had on my wrist in TO.

montecristo · 19 December 2006, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langnam

Thanks guys! The GO is on my wrist now as I slobber over the Montreal hot chicks forum kindly supplied by The Dude.

Whats that montreal hot chicks forum you speak of?

Langnam · 19 December 2006, 04:25 AM

Count,
Here ya go. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9826

I haven't seen The Dude posting much lately, but he sure had a knack for finding the women on the street.

5 November 2006, 07:13 AM	#1
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Felt a little Germanic today..... See, going to the Lange presentation was bad, but in a good sorta way. I'll let the photos do the talking. The GO Pilot's watch is 44.2 mm in diameter and imo doesn't look too large. I never thought I would believe that! I bought my wife the Lange Arkade in the ladies size with a black strap. It has to be ordered from the factory, but hopefully, it's here for the holidays. I like to call it the Lady Lange. Oh, yes, both watches purchased at an AD. 25% off on the GO and 32% off the Lange. Don't ask me where I bought them; I've been sworn to secrecy. Attached Images

5 November 2006, 07:23 AM	#3
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	So they're entering IWC territory now! Very nice watch but I'm puzzled by two things: the wooden ring in the case and the button at 8 o clock?????? __________________ Member# 127

5 November 2006, 08:01 AM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,556	They're both beauties. I hope your wife likes hers when she gets it. __________________ JJ

5 November 2006, 08:10 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Beautiful Congrats __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

5 November 2006, 10:32 AM	#9
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Sehr gut! As Zee Germans would say. The GO looks just perfect in size, and well-made to boot. congrats! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

5 November 2006, 07:20 AM	#2
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I love that one Congrats!!

5 November 2006, 08:00 AM	#4
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Hi Frans, the wooden ring is a loupe to admire the fine Teutonic craftsmanship, I presume. The button at 8:00 is the second hand reset to zero function button. It's used for synchronizing the watch to a reference signal, or I suppose one could use it as a 60 second chrono without the ability to stop the watch. Maybe for checking your pulse.

5 November 2006, 08:08 AM	#6
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	My wife was with me and isn't a WIS. In fact, she could never imagine paying the list price for the watch and wouldn't let me buy it unless I could save a lot of money. It wasn't too hard to drive the hard bargain. In fact, I wish I got 32% off the other 2 Langes. The best I could do with either of them was 25% off from the same AD. Anyway, she's tickled pink as they say.

5 November 2006, 10:58 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Congrats, Langnam....wear it in good health. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 November 2006, 08:06 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,221	Very nice watches German precision at its best. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 November 2006, 11:09 PM	#12
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	2 beauties for sure! really like the GO

5 November 2006, 11:21 PM	#13
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Thanks guys! The GO is on my wrist now as I slobber over the Montreal hot chicks forum kindly supplied by The Dude.

7 November 2006, 05:02 AM	#14
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats Marc - that GO is nice. We saw the version with date this weekend.....I prefer it without the date myself.

19 December 2006, 03:07 AM	#16
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Sorry guys, I'm dredging up this old thread as I've found some photos on the net of the Caliber 100 which drives the Senator Navigator. The Cal. 100 is a new design built for the Senator line. With the exclusion of the Navigator models, I believe the case size runs at 40 mm, so I'd guess there's a spacer ring for the Senator Navigator as it's 44.2 mm in diameter. I'm not sure I approve of the spacer, but for the price, one gets a hand made, hand finished movement, so why should I worry? The model is designed with the traditional 3/4 plate, but you'll notice that GO split the plate into two pieces. I suppose it's for ease of installation and take down during a repair, all of which should lower costs to the end user. IMO, the Cal. 100 is nice to look at and quite yeoman, too. The Senator Navigator line uses a solid case back, so I never knew until now what the movement looked like. I almost think that the solid case back is there to hide a movement that may have a scratch or two and therefore not pass the QC test for the display back, but that may be just my paranoic thinking. Attached Images

19 December 2006, 03:10 AM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Great pics, Lang. Love that rotor!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 December 2006, 03:19 AM	#18
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,221	Now thats one superb looking movement ,and talking about GO.Had a parcel this morning,sometime ago sent off for a DVD on recommendation of Al Now all I had then was a catalogue and DVD,but today a very nice hard cover Glashutte Original book.Plus the Momentum magazine for contemporaries must say a lot better that many other manufactures give away. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 December 2006, 03:24 AM	#20
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	That is a nice looking movement. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

19 December 2006, 04:25 AM	#24
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	Count, Here ya go. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9826 I haven't seen The Dude posting much lately, but he sure had a knack for finding the women on the street.

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