Thanks for the great posting

Apr 22, 2008,15:02 PM
 

That was great, and it was nice to see Marco again, if only in a picture.

I love his pieces -- they have the utter perfection of taste and tradition that surely deserves the name "purist." Low key, but devastatingly effective. I am lucky enough to have a number of interesting watches, but my King Johann has consistently drawn the most commentary and praise from random passers-by in restaurants, clubs, work etc. And that's before they even see his decorated movement! Utterly beautiful and, in this day and age of outrageous gimmicks in high end watch design, so wonderfully restrained. Feel, balance and weight are just about perfect too. He should be far better known that he is. Best of all, dealing with Lang & Heyne retains that highly personal touch.

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Independents in Basel: Marco Lang

 
 By: DonCorson : April 6th, 2008-10:43
Marco Lang is holding up the long tradition of fine watchmaking in Dresden, a tradition that has been overshadowed by that of Glasshütte in the past. It was watchmakers from Dresden that went to Glasshütte to bring new industry to the region. Then it was ...  

Moritz

 
 By: Gary G : April 6th, 2008-21:46
Don --- Unless I'm sorely mistaken, the Moritz is a complete calendar, not a perpetual. The declination complication is pretty clever, though! Best, Gary G

Right you are,

 
 By: DonCorson : April 7th, 2008-05:10

If it's not a perp.....

 
 By: pplater : April 7th, 2008-09:19
...what's the 'eye' near the hands spindle? It looked as if it might be the leap year indicator. Must agree that the declination window is something striking and out of the ordinary. It's also great to see the Southern Hemisphere (Australasia particularly... 

Marco makes 3 versions...

 
 By: DonCorson : April 7th, 2008-11:11