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Blancpain: love the X71!!

16Y
By: docjohn
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Blancpain: It is still a very nice movement!

Although I have never had my 6263 open to look at, I have seen pics that show a rather nice column wheel movement! Bravo to rolex and valjoux. Your point is correct and I believe that at the time, Valjoux was considered a pretty "high-end" ebauche manufacturer and only had "close ties" with eta (sup
16Y
By: docjohn
1

A. Lange & Söhne: it is stainless steel and has a blue face with orange markers...

Because it is steel, it weighs a ton! It feels good on the wrist, but I always fear banging it into things.The angle of the strap helps it fit the wrist nicely. Sometimes, I even have trouble getting my shirt sleeve over it. The deployent clasp would be nice because it could even out the weight a bi
16Y
By: docjohn
1

A. Lange & Söhne: truly an excellent watch!

The IWC has always been a favorite of mine! I admire the modification to the deployent clasp. A few years ago, I purchased one of the cousteau divers editions and suffered from what I would call, "enhanced self image". What I mean from this is that when I tried the watch on at the dealer, I felt qui
16Y
By: docjohn
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A. Lange & Söhne: it probably makes sense since I would ruin the leather bands if they got wet.

I was hoping to put a water resistant band on one, so I could wash up and not worry! Maybe it is time for me to grow up and start treating my watches properly! Thanks for your courteous reply.
16Y
By: docjohn
1

A. Lange & Söhne: Is any one familiar with a Lange that is water resistant??

I know that Lange does not make any sports watches, but do they have one that can stand up to the occasional submersion?
16Y
By: docjohn
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